“The traditional paradigm of parenting has been very hierarchical, the parent knows best and very top down. Conscious parenting topples [this paradigm] on its head and creates this mutuality, this circularity where both parent and child serve each other and where in fact, perhaps, the child could be even more of a guru for the parent … teaching the parent how the parent needs to grow, teaching the parent how to enter the present moment like only children know how to do.”
![“The traditional paradigm of parenting has been very hierarchical, the parent knows best and very top down. Conscious parenting topples [this paradigm] on its head and creates this mutuality, this circularity where both parent and child serve each other and where in fact, perhaps, the child could…” quote by Shefali Tsabary](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/353/shefali-tsabary-20212_children_the-traditional-paradigm-of-parenting-ha_3145827.jpg)
![“Parents who engage in this kind of [conscious] parenting understand the power of being present being mindful to take the time to build connection understanding that this foundation is the bedrock of all later self-worth, self-esteem and self-actualization.” quote by Shefali Tsabary](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fe1/shefali-tsabary-20212_actualization_parents-who-engage-in-this-kind-of-consc_2265499.jpg)
![“[I'm a conscious parent when I] believe that my child is here to teach me as much about myself and how I need to grow, as I am here to teach them.” quote by Shefali Tsabary](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/016/shefali-tsabary-20212_believe_i-m-a-conscious-parent-when-i-believe-th_470317.jpg)
![“[I'm a conscious parent] when I stay away from fear-based control tactics - punishment, yelling and threats and I'm seeking more enlightened ways to create boundries with my child.” quote by Shefali Tsabary](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/88f/shefali-tsabary-20212_children_i-m-a-conscious-parent-when-i-stay-away_510315.jpg)
