I have been struggling a bit with what kind of journey I want to take you all on with my blog.  After speaking with my husband last night I realized I am trying too hard.  What can I say?  Old habits die hard!  In my efforts to give you all some practical and thought provoking blogs, I have been straying a bit from who I am and my purpose.  I also realize it is because of my own fears.

I'm a homeschooling mom who prefers close relationships with my kids as opposed to detached ones.  But most importantly, I am psychic.  I blogged about this before in The Psychic Housewife - Yep, that's what she called me!  It has been so interwoven into my life that it is hard for me to remember that not everyone knows how to tune into their intuition, especially when it comes to parenting.  My abilities help me choose close friends that support me; when I really choose to listen to it!!  They help me figure out exactly how to integrate something I would like the kids to learn about into our lives in fun ways.  They help me figure out what is going on with my kids on a daily basis. 

I know there are skeptics out there, even among my current friends reading this.  All I have to say is start reading about the lives of the most successful people on the planet.  One of the things all of them talk about is using your intuition.  I believe that in order to be a successful parent you must learn to tune into your intuition in your home life as well.

Just as any skill is easier for some people than others, it doesn't mean that it can't be learned if someone really wants to.  The same thing applies to fine tuning your intuition.  What really challenges most parents, and I have been one of them, is being able to distinguish between pre-programmed reactions from your own past and the current situation with your kids.  It is only through constant practice and awareness that you can learn to start separating the two.  When you do, you can begin to not only become a better parent but can also start to heal negative influences from your own past and current situations.  What more could a parent ask for?!? 

How do you start the process?  It's pretty simple and requires absolutely no money out of pocket.  Get rid of all of your parenting books and magazines and be present with your kids.  Really get to know them!  Once you can do this you will start to pay more attention to how you are feeling and most importantly why.  Are your feelings based on fear that stems from external influences, past or present?  Or are they authentically in the present moment closely connected to who your child is?  If you can start making a constant habit of paying attention to that one question, you are well on your way to being the parent your child needs.