The Power of Touch in Conscious Parenting: Nurturing Connection Through Safe Skincare

As a parent, I knew from the start that I wanted to do things differently. Growing up, I learned so much about skincare from my family’s work in the field, and it became important to me in ways beyond just product knowledge. When I became a mother, my journey took a deeper turn as I discovered how touch and connection play essential roles in raising children with intentionality and compassion. Conscious parenting is a path that centers around deep, meaningful interactions, trusting intuition, and supporting each child’s unique journey. For me, touch has been at the heart of this approach.

In the world today, touch is something that many people are missing. We’ve moved to a place of personal distance—separate rooms, devices, even meals. But it’s touch that connects us to one another in profound ways, grounding us, bringing us back to the present, and helping us communicate care without words. As conscious parents, I believe that creating a daily practice of connecting through safe, nurturing touch can be transformative, both for our children and for ourselves.

The Importance of Touch for Growing Babies and Children

Intentional Conscious Parenting: Inspiring And Nurturing Emotional Intelligence

 

Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand, manage, and express one's emotions in a healthy and constructive way. It's a crucial skill that impacts a child's self-esteem, relationships, and overall well-being. 

As parents, we can encourage emotional intelligence by validating our child's emotions. Instead of dismissing their feelings, acknowledge them. Let your child know that it's okay to feel what they're feeling. 

For example, Carol was recently at a homeschooling movie day event with her granddaughter and a group of other homeschoolers. Some of the scenes were emotional invoking strong feelings for some of the children. The children already had an emotional connection to this movie, as they had previously read The Wild Robot together. There were tears shed. All the parents were very supportive allowing the children to continue watching the movie and expressing their feelings. This is how they learn, process, and become in touch with their emotions. 

Intentional Conscious Parenting: Inspiring And Nurturing Trust

Trust is the bedrock of any relationship and is especially crucial in a parent-child relationship. 

A child who trusts their parent feels safe and secure, knowing they have someone who will always be there for them. 

To foster trust, be consistent in your actions and words. If you make a promise to your child, make sure you keep it. This teaches them that they can rely on you. Don’t make empty promises or threaten unrealistic punishments. 

An important aspect of building trust is creating a safe and nurturing home environment. This means ensuring that your child feels loved, accepted, and secure at home. 

Encourage positive behaviors, reinforce good habits, and provide a reliable routine. 

Avoid harsh criticism or punishment, as these can damage your child's sense of security and trust.

Intentional Conscious Parenting: Inspiring And Nurturing Connection

Imagine taking a walk down a path with your child. It's a beautiful sunny day, the flowers are blooming and the sky is blue. 

Every few steps, your child stops to inspect a bug, pick up a leaf, or ask a question, looking to you for guidance. 

How you respond, your attentiveness and your engagement truly matters. It's in those precious moments we get to demonstrate our connectedness. 

Here Are A Few Questions To Ask Yourself Before Making Your Next Purchase

I'm constantly purging old clothes, unwanted items and making sure my homes energy can flow. When I'm amidst of too much clutter I feel flustered, stuck, and irritable. 

My wish is that if your are feeling the same way you'll ponder why and ask yourself these questions before your next shopping trip.