MOTHER LOVE with Antoinette Ensbey

The Power of Parental Influence on Realising a Dream

In Episode 17 we'll look at how parents' attitudes may influence a child's dream. Some parents are overly enthusiastic and praise their kids for anything they do. Our focus for this episode, however, is the parent that disapproves of the things their children want to do or wish to pursue. Parents have the power to talk their children out of it, and influence not only the choices but may instill the notion of incompetency. "I am not good enough", is not a desired statement you want to hear from your child or teenager, and parents better watch how their negative judgement can affect the self-image of the child. 

The fitting music score "Dreamer" is by Chat Noir.

Is there a Secret Formula to Bonding?

In Episode 16 we ask is there a secret formula to bonding with your child? Bonding is an essential part of parenting. While it seems that bonding should be effortless and natural, it is not always easy to maintain. In a culture where we partly outsource the care for our children it is hard to re-establish the deep and lasting bond that underpins our attachment.

Portraying Self

In Episode 15 we are Portraying Self. Garrison Keillor's quote begins with "You taught me to be nice..." and that's the essence of our search for identity. It isn't easy to portray self and to remain self in our Influence Culture that rather suppresses self-awareness than bringing out your true self. It is crucial for a healthy outlook in life to cultivate your inner identity and not look outside for confirmation of self. Identity is one of the things our children can lose so quickly when being taught "to be nice..."

Placement of Responsibility

Episode 14 deals with Placement of Responsibility and how taking responsibility and participating in life helps children to develop the adjustment necessary to feel being an active part of life. We are looking critically at the current method of education which leaves not much room for forming responsible attitudes. 

Time Out

In Episode 13 we will discuss the practice of Time Out for children who presumably misbehave, and offer an alternative method that leads to the desired result of better emotional control without "Time Out".

The Informed Mind

Episode 12 discusses the importance of experience for the growing mind of your child, and how experience activates the Mind Instinct. There is an emphasis on observing the real needs of the child, in order to support the uninhibited development of the intelligence of the mind.

Recovering Worthiness

In Episode 11 we will seek to recover self-worth. Self-worth is inborn but fragile and easily lost when parenting agendas fail to regard children's own personalities and when parents are not responsive to inherent needs.

Regulated Emotions

In Episode 10 we will be looking at Regulated Emotions and under which conditions children best regulate their emotions.

Completeness

In Episode 9 we'll talk about Completeness. To feel complete is the base for lasting happiness that is able to withstand trials. A state of completeness can only be achieved if our expectations as infants and children have been fulfilled. It's a fulfillment that is closely connected to our inborn ability to know what our kids needs are.

Teach Them How

Episode 8 is about the learning experience and how children and teenagers can be keen learners if encouraged to explore and learn by themselves rather then being taught.