Author Archives: Ashley Arnold

The Conscience Parent

imageOne of the ways our children’s inner voice is developed is through the communication in which we create with them. If we speak from a place of love, worthiness, belief, acknowledgment, peace and positivity, our children will take the seeds of this language, plant them into their minds, absorb them over time and blossom into their fullest being and potential and share it with others.

However, if we speak from a place of disapproval, unworthiness, rejection, frustration and negativity, our children will plant these tainted seeds into their minds and never have a chance of really tapping into their true essence. Instead these will be the “recordings” that play over and over in their heads for years ahead that begin to define their emptiness, “not enough” sense of self.

As we learn to tap more into our inner voice, we can and will continue to lay the foundation for trust, self-belief and fulfillment in our children’s lives and generations to follow. This change begins with one parent, one child, one day at a time.

Dr. Shefali Tsabary, author of The Conscious Parent, shares some additional and very insightful thoughts as it pertains to bettering understanding and honoring our children’s inner voice.

“When you are able to respect the unfolding of your child’s particular journey, you teach them to nurture their own inner voice and simultaneously honor the voice of others.”

“As our children see that their presence is both meaningful and important to us, they learn to trust inner voice.”

“At every opportunity, encourage your children to listen to their inner voice, love the process of learning, enjoy the mastery of a skill, revel in taking a risk, and laugh at themselves when they fail. This is how you teach them to manifest their true creative potential.”

The Conscious Parent

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Dr. Shefali shares in her book, The Conscious Parent, “when our children see us place the needs of others before our own, they learn that they are to value others more than themselves. When we please others to gain their approval, we may also begin to please our children. Seeking their approval, we cater inordinately to their needs instead of teaching them to take care of their own needs. When we are unable to create healthy boundaries for ourselves, our children learn to disrespect the boundaries of others. Because we constantly give to them without saying “no” when appropriate, they fail to learn the importance of accepting that life itself sometimes says ‘no’ to us.”

Juicing A Kidz Way

2012042611364462105_medI have a hard time getting everything I need nutritionally in a day.  So my mom makes me take Kidz Superfood.  I mix it into my almond milk and it tastes like chocolate milk.  I can’t believe it has 31 different rainbow fruits and veggies with only 1g of sugar and tastes so good!  Also, it’s made with organic wheat grass, gluten free and vegan.  We buy ours at Whole Foods but you can definitely order it online.  Click the link below to learn more about this superfood.  I know my buddies will be thanking me.

http://amazinggrass.com/product/32/Kidz-SuperFood-Chocolate-30-servings.html

My Favorite Cookies

Another one of my favorites from Weelicious…..

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Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies  (Makes 30 Cookies)

  • Prep Time: 15 mins,
  • Cook Time: 25 mins,
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    Is it really possible to have a cookie recipe that doesn’t call for any sugar or butter but still produces cookies just as sweet and delicious as the ones you’re normally used to eating? Well, not only are these treats incredibly easy to make — even…

    Ingredients

Is it really possible to have a cookie recipe that doesn’t call for any sugar or butter but still produces cookies just as sweet and delicious as the ones you’re normally used to eating? Well, not only are these treats incredibly easy to make — even…Ingredients
  • 3 bananas (preferably ripe or spotty bananas)
  • 2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup pitted and chopped dried dates
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips, walnuts or raisins
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. 2. Mash bananas in a bowl, and mix in the remaining ingredients.
  3. 3. Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
  4. 4. Using a mini ice cream scoop or tablespoon, place the batter onto a Silpat or parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. 4. Bake for 25 Minutes.
  6. 5. Cool and serve.
  7. ** To make into bars – place dough in a greased 7×11 dish, bake for 35-40 minutes then allow to cool. Cut into bars or squares.
  8. To Freeze: allow cookies to cool after baking then place in a Ziploc bag, label and freeze for up to 3 months.