Cathy and Todd discuss why children like to have something of their own to feel “special”, and why it helps to normalize these feelings rather than shame them into thinking differently. They also discuss why normalizing feelings is reliant on the parent’s self understanding, and why it’s important to frame the world, experiences, and opportunities as abundant rather than limited.

“Let there be spaces in your togetherness, And let the winds of the heavens dance between you. Love one another but make not a bond of love: Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls. Fill each other’s cup but drink not from one cup. Give one another of your bread but eat not from the same loaf. Sing and dance together and be joyous, but let each one of you be alone, Even as the strings of a lute are alone though they quiver with the same music. Give your hearts, but not into each other’s keeping. For only the hand of Life can contain your hearts. And stand together, yet not too near together: For the pillars of the temple stand apart, And the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each other’s shadow.”

Kahlil Gibran- The Prophet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6kLbDHu0yc

Zen Gets Real 2016 Conference tickets are now on sale.

Zen Gets Real Attendee And Sponsorship Information

An opportunity to listen and ask questions about the things that really matter in a safe and enjoyable environment. Make it a date night with your spouse or your friends and go home feeling inspired.

$20 per person. If you come as a couple, use coupon code lgrcouple for a 10% discount.

The Let’s Get Real Series will be every month until the Zen Parenting “Let’s Get Real” Conference March, 2016.

Fitz’s Spare Keys, 7-8:30pm – Facilitated by Cathy Cassani Adams & Todd Adams

Zen Parenting Radio believes that a great movie can entertain, generate discussion, and open hearts and minds. We are committed to bringing relevant and thought-provoking documentaries to our community to create awareness and greater empathy. We have screened Girl Rising, Race to Nowhere, The Mask You Live In, The Empowerment Project, and now The Hunting Ground.

Kirby Dick, Writer/Director & Amy Ziering, Producer

The statistics are staggering. One in five women in college are sexually assaulted, yet only a fraction of these crimes are reported, and even fewer result in punishment for the perpetrators. From the intrepid team behind Academy Award Nominated The Invisible War, comes The Hunting Ground, a piercing, monumental exposé of rape culture on campuses, poised to light a fire under a national debate. 

This screening is for women and men. The intention is not to divide, but to come together to discuss sexual assualt, why and how it happens, and what can be done. It’s recommended for parents of girls and boys, high school students, and college students. 

The movie begins at 7 pm and it’s 103 minutes. We will facilitate a short discussion following the film and the night will end by or before 9 pm. This is a one-night, one-time showing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmWBrN7QV6Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBNHGi36nlM

Cathy’s 3rd book, Living What You Want Your Kids To Learn won the National Indie Excellence Award!Go here to order your book.

Click the following links to purchase Cathy’s books The Self-Aware Parent Part 1  & and Part 2

Todd has a few spots opening for The Tribe Men’s Group.  Email me @ [email protected]

Tree of Life Chiropractic Care have some interesting workshops planned.

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