Love Centered Parenting
Contributing to Your Child's Wellness by Living From The Heart and Cultivating Your Inner Wisdom
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Ten years ago, when I first began my journey to parenthood, I had no idea what kind of mother I would be, nor what lay before me. I didn’t know that the journey would lead me to question everything I knew about myself, my health, parenting, and our family’s way of life. Along the way, I discovered ways to reclaim my health that allowed me to conceive, and found the courage to forge my own path to a natural way of parenting.
Since then, my children have transformed my life. They have helped me grow to understand who I truly am and to trust myself, my family, and God. I’ve realized that I am simply their guide, and that their paths should be respected. In realizing this responsibility, I owe it to myself, to them, and to the world to heal myself on all levels so that I can guide and parent lovingly and honestly. This experience ultimately grants me the opportunity to continue learning from their presence and grow as a person.
I have come to know that parenting is one of the most important roles we have in life: raising another human being, guiding them, teaching them all we have come to know about the world. In years from now when I look back, I sincerely hope that I’ve done this well, so that my young apprentices can go forth on their journeys with as much ease, growth, and delight as possible.
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Our modern culture has lowered the volume on our inner voice. We, as parents, are often left disempowered and unclear about our parenting choices. What exactly has been muffling that inner voice, and where do we go from here? Love Centered Parenting offers friendly guidance to help you find your own inner wisdom, so that you hear it loudly and clearly during your parenting journey. It is an intimate share about fertility challenges, pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, sleep issues, diet, natural healing, and healthy choices—encouraging you to tune into your own intuition, while reaching out to community to support you. As you read through this book, you will be reminded to tap into your innate intelligence so that you are left feeling empowered with your conscious parenting choices. “The book is both a personal story and an insightful journey into holistic living and parenting. Perhaps the most powerful thread weaving through both Maria’s personal story and her advice on traveling a holistic path, is the message that women must rediscover their mothering intuition and learn to trust their gut instincts. Listening to one’s inner voice is one of the greatest skills any parent can cultivate, whether they choose to follow holistic parenting, or a more conventional route.” — Nancy Peplinsky, founder and executive director, Holistic Moms Network “Maria’s path of discovery has achieved something very rare and precious. That she has been willing to share her wisdom with us is a priceless gift.” — Kim John Payne, M.Ed., author of Simplicity Parenting, Beyond Winning, and The Soul of Discipline. “This book reflects the intuitive and practical experiences of Maria on her path of conscious parenting. Through her experiences, readers are able to expand their awareness for their own journey as well. Kudos, Maria for an authentic, insightful book.” — Jeanne Ohm, DC, executive editor and publisher, Pathway to Wellness Magazine
About the Author
Maria Gavriel is a holistic mom, writer, and healthcare educator with a passion to create positive change. Born in Canada to Greek parents, she says that on frequent visits to Greece, “Mother Earth was forever imprinted in my cells, giving me a deep connection to nature.” Her decision to have children and attempts to conceive first led her to explore a healthy lifestyle, and she quickly educated herself on all aspects of natural healthcare. She is a member of the Holistic Moms Network and Waldorf Education parents’ groups. Maria believes in the power of moms supporting each other, and encourages mothers to trust their own intuition in caring for their children. She envisions a future where families are empowered and confident in following their inner wisdom, to raise their children in a conscious world. Maria’s website is www.lovecenteredparenting.com, where she blogs regularly about family life, and shares information about green products, links to useful articles, and weekly tips and meditations. For the past six years she has presented workshops to the community on topics including GMOs in our food, the commercialization of childhood, therapeutic essential oils, and tips for dealing with common health issues. During her outreach, she has been invited to share about her events by NPR News and other forms of media. Maria participated in a workshop with Dr. Michael Gaeta on vaccine awareness, has assisted in healing workshops, and has written for Wise Mom magazine. She lives on Long Island, where she practices independently as a paralegal. She loves to share all that she has gathered on her parenting journey, and finds her greatest fulfillment in simple moments spent with her family, especially in nature. She can be reached at lovecenteredparenting@gmail.com.