The Power of Perception enables you to see unwanted behavior as a missing skill and then teach that skill. Learn more in this free webinar, "Tools for your Parenting Toolbox," with Certified Instructor Abbi Kruse: https://consciousdiscipline.com/e-learning/webinars/tools-for-your-parenting-tool-box/ | Conscious Discipline®

The skill that connects to the Power of Perception is Composure, and the heart of Composure is Active Calming. Active Calming allows us to begin to put a pause between the stimulus (triggers from misbehaving children) and our response. Belly breathe along with us as you watch this video and keep up your practice this week by being a S.T.A.R., using a calming mantra, and wishing well. You got this!  Want to watch the full video? This clip is from our 10-Session Online Course, Conscious Disci

Perfection doesn’t exist. And I’m not just talking about self image. I’m talking about public perception too. When my body became my billboard (as more eyes fell upon my YouTube channel), the narrative around it changed to match the story people wanted to tell. A short timeline: 1. 2009: Started posting workout videos. 2. Early 2010s: “She’s too fat to be a trainer.” 3. Body positive movement. 4. “So inspirational that someone with a body like hers can be a trainer.” 5. 2019: Went on my 90 Day J