Conscious Parenting Evolves! – Part Two
Last week I talked about what went on at Evolve 2016, Dr. Shefali’s three-day conference in New York. But I also want to mention the wonderful “conscious sponsors,” who brought their own value to the audience. If you’re looking for some unique holiday gift ideas, get ready to fall in love with their great offerings.
Dignity University . The founder of this transformational program, JD Mitra, was back for a second year, offering four-week challenges that can transform and elevate the quality of life—in health, wealth, business, relationships, or family. The most popular course is Accelerate: Transform the relationship with your teen in 4 weeks. Dr. Shefali calls this program “taking the therapist home.” Last year a friend of mine bought this program as a holiday gift for her family and said that it really opened up communication and connection at home with her teenagers. Now that’s worth every penny! Buy THE ACCELERATE CHALLENGE for $100 off (normal price is $297) using code: SHEFALI.
Conscious Stories by Andrew Newman. This talented writer has changed the face of storytelling by bringing mindfulness practices into children’s sleep-time stories. His clever titles and brilliant art enhance his message. I have given his books to many families over the last year, and he is at the top of the list for holiday gifts. He’s also launching a new Kickstarter effort for his new book, cleverly titled The Hug Who Got Stuck. I am honored to have been asked to endorse this book and support his campaign. Click here to check out his campaign. I’m sure you will be inspired to support him. Use the code SHEFALI to get a discount off 3 books.
GoZen by Renee Jain. This line of well-thought-out products to help young children identify and manage stress and anxiety early on is a by-product of Jain’s personal childhood experiences. Her anxiety-relief programs are designed for children, parents, professionals, and schools and offer support to the child from every direction. Go Zen has been featured on The Huffington Post, Edutopia, Psych Central, and The Scary Mommy Blog – just to name a few. GoZen are offering 10% off any program. CODE: SHEFALI
The Daily Greatness company donated 300 journals for parents at last year’s summit and was back to fill up the Evolve swag bags again this year. I’ve used the journal all year long, and it has inspired me and kept me organized. I highly recommend buying the Daily Greatness Parents’ Journal—my fave—as a great way to record your parenting journey. It will serve as a valuable keepsake for years to come. With its vibrant covers and inspiring quotes, every page is an invitation to write. Order them as gifts with a 20% off coupon using code: SHEFALI.
I had a lot of fun savoring the aromatic scents of the organic body oils and soaps at the Batch Organics . The lavender oil was an absolute favorite and sold out quickly. From body sprays to organic mommy- and baby-care products, this beautiful line was a hit with everyone. Use the discount code of SHEFALI15.
Building Connected Communities . This start-up is turning heads. Co-founders Erin Taylor and Sue De Carro are doing a stellar job of connecting parents with parenting experts. Their well-thought-out organization serves as a valuable hub and resource center for conscious professionals to speak, educate, coach, and counsel, extending their reach not just into families but also to schools, individuals, communities, and sports groups. Join this amazing community for $1.
Inner Rhythm . I absolutely love the contribution that Rekha Magon is making to the school community. Her school mindfulness initiatives have raised the bar in education. In a nutshell, Inner Rhythm’s mindfulness philosophy and products lay the foundation for emotional resilience and enable children to identify and follow their own authentic inner rhythm. These programs empower children by nurturing concentration skills, social-emotional learning, and creativity.
Other fantastic items presented at the conference were:
Torch – The best online safety router. Lets parents pause the internet, set bedtimes, block out bad content, and see browsing history. Get $50 off your purchase of a router with code: SHEFALI.
Andrea N Dedrick – This hand-drawn portrait of Dr. Shefali says it all! Want to gift your family or friends the most amazing family portraits? Get 25% off when you mention SHEFALI in a message to Andrea on any of her social media channels or email.
Mar Oscategui – Having trouble putting your kids to sleep? The best sleep specialist, Mar Oscategui, is offering $50 off her sessions for a limited time if you mention SHEFALI. Email her at maternityinstitute@gmail.com.
Spoon Fed – The tastiest organic baby food ever! Shipped overnight, their clear, attractive and practical packaging put a big smile on my face. Get 20% off when you use the discount code FRESH20.
And the icing on the cake…
Dr. Shefali invited Kate Curran, founder of School the World, to share the stage with her, and this awe-inspiring video absolutely captivated the audience. Little do we realize how fortunate we are to raise our children here in the US, where children and parents have easy access to the best schools. Kate shared her mission of building schools to fight extreme poverty at its roots by bringing education to the world’s poorest children—at a cost of $10,000 per school. A member in our audience did the math and invited each of us to donate just $35, so that we could collectively contribute to building a school. Within a couple of hours, we did it! In appreciation of our enthusiasm, Kate promised to name this school The Evolve School! Another couple volunteered to match the amount collected, and before we knew it, #EVOLVE 2016 had contributed to building two schools!
So besides inspiring and awakening parents to their true selves and benefiting their children at home, Dr. Shefali’s revolution in parenting inspired parents to contribute to the betterment of the children of the world. By the end of the conference, all 350 of us walked away feeling rejuvenated, fulfilled, inspired, and ready to bring our conference takeaways into our own homes. They say that happiness is the by-product of doing what makes us feel fulfilled. It is no accident, then, that we all walked away feeling both fulfilled and happy.
Check out Dr. Shefali’s Facebook page. The pictures and the experiences shared will touch your hearts as they have mine. Here are some of my favorite pictures…
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