Intuitive Parents wanted to take a moment of your Mothers Day to wish you a wonderful day and send you a moment true appreciation for the mothers who start their day with coffee and end their day with prayers. We thank you for every moment of dedication you spend in the pursuit of raising wonderful children.

A Mothers Love by Helen Steiner Rice

A Mother’s love is something
that no on can explain,
It is made of deep devotion
and of sacrifice and pain,

It is endless and unselfish
and enduring come what may
For nothing can destroy it
or take that love away…

It is patient and forgiving
when all others are forsaking,
And it never fails or falters
even though the heart is breaking…

It believes beyond believing
when the world around condemns,
And it glows with all the beauty
of the rarest, brightest gems…

It is far beyond defining,
it defies all explanation,
And it still remains a secret
like the mysteries of creation…

A many splendored miracle
man cannot understand
And another wondrous evidence
of God’s tender guiding hand.

Join ACP Certified Coach for Parents of Intuitives, Tara Paterson on a live, interactive tele-class where you will have gain valuable insight into what it means to be an intuitive parent.

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• Intuition is and how to identify the way it shows up for you
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• Tools and techniques you can use with your child to build a strong connection
• Ways you can help your child manage their emotions and intuit what each child’s specific needs may be.

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Dr. Tom Goode – excerpted with permission from Breathe and Grow Rich

Review the ten types of intuition below. The more you can identify, the higher your awareness of your intuition is—and the better your opportunity to harness intuition for your success.

•Dreams: Do you sometimes get information or answers to questions in your dreams?
•Images: Do you allow your mind to access images from a stream of consciousness that provides deeper awareness?
•Symbols: Do you identify symbols that click for you or provide an understanding that you need?
•Synchronicity: Do you hear a song on the radio that means something to you, and do you find that you get exactly what you need at the time you least expect it?
•Flashes of perception: Do you get hunches when your mind is otherwise engaged such as when you are driving, cooking or taking a shower?
•Daydreams: When you need to solve a problem or get inspired, do you find your mind wandering to an altered state of awareness, checking out options and possibilities?
•Knowing: Do you get an internal “hint” telling you that something is either right-on or out-of-whack? You just know it immediately and don’t question what you know?
•An Inner Voice: Do you hear a voice sometimes that seems to guide you to the right place or tells you what action to take in a situation or relationship?
•Sensations: Do you get chills, hair standing up, and ripples of energy at the back of your neck when you need to pay attention to something?
•Gut level feelings: Do you ever feel those butterflies, chills, tightening or knowing in your gut?

Does your gut ever rumble, constrict or try to get your attention is some way? (Assuming, of course, that you’re not just hungry!)

“Life is a series of experiences, each one of which makes us bigger, even though sometimes it is hard to realize this.” –Henry Ford

As a parent of three spiritually intuitive children, I often marvel at the differences in each of my children’s personalities.  I recognize for my oldest son who is now almost eleven, his definite need for structure and boundaries.  He often pushes the envelope (with just about everything) and requires ample supervision when it comes to how much sweet stuff he can eat, how late he can stay up, or how much time he can spend playing video games or watching T.V.  All and all, he needs to be firmly guided when it comes to what is acceptable for his age (or health) in many areas.  However, when it comes to something he is deeply passionate about, I have observed that he needs minimal guidance.  As an athlete, he has the discipline of a focused yogi and the same holds true for him with most aspects of school and homework.  He exhibits amazing self- direction when it involves something he excels at or is deeply passionate about.  The intuitive style I observe in my oldest child is amazingly different however, than that of his younger brother.

Caden, age six, has exhibited amazing self- direction from a very early age.  Several years ago, I became aware that I was a parent to what some have referred to in more recent years as a- crystal or crystalline child.  From infancy, there was a very strong pull on my intuition when it came to how I would parent this child. It also became apparent when he was around the age of three, that he had the ability to self- direct his actions in ways most children his age weren’t capable of doing.  It began with little things like his ability to limit how many sugary snacks he would eat; the types of food he would naturally reject that would later be called into question by scientists or health related experts; his ability to recognize his need for rest and his several requests to go to bed before he needed to be told; in later years he had keen awareness for conserving his energy demonstrated by his ability to limit or self- regulate his activities when he was tired or had had enough.  Furthermore, if something is bothering him, he also has a profound knack for self- directing his emotions or managing his energy.  He will intuitively go out into the backyard in his bare feet and play in the dirt or ask to take a bath or play in some other body of water, to ease any tension or emotion he is feeling; his ability to naturally ground himself is amazing. The most remarkable example I have witnessed however, of self- direction in a spiritually aware child came recently in an experience with my two year old daughter.

There is no mistaking the energy and consciousness of Kaylee.  She came into the world determined, and self- assured of her place in it.  We’ve observed many times in the past year her ability to accomplish or “make happen” whatever scenario she sets out to create.  Recently, she exhibited yet again her determination, but along with the confidence she exuded in getting her own way, she also demonstrated an amazing ability to self- direct her behavior.  Let’s say she’s been “flexing” her muscles lately in an attempt to find her place as the third child in our family (of course it could also be that she knows she’s the only girl).  With her sparkly eyes and angelic face, she has mastered the ability to push her brothers around or persuade them to give into her tantrumish ways.  This particular night, she started with her desire to have the ball her oldest brother was playing with.  She repeatedly attempted to grab a hold of the ball and when her attempts did not produce the results she was hoping for, she started whining.  The whining turned to crocodile tears and eventually a mild temper tantrum.  In frustration, Adam gave her the ball and sat down on the fire place hearth to watch T.V. with the rest of us. Moments later, Kaylee decided she wanted to sit in the exact spot he had chosen to sit down on.  Again, she applied the same technique in an effort to achieve her goal (hey it worked the first time).  After a few minutes of her whining and carrying on, my husband finally asked Adam if he would slide down a little.  This upset Adam greatly, because he was aware that she already managed to get her way with the ball and he refused to give into her antics a second time.  The scenario eventually escalated into an argument between my husband and son, and eventually Adam left the room out of frustration.  In the midst of the argument, Kaylee attentively observed the interaction between her dad and brother.  I noticed her assessing the situation, followed by her awareness of the role she played in it.  She sat down next to me and hung her head with a sad look on her face.  I could see in the shift of her demeanor she was absolutely present to the chaos she created.  She sat pondering what happened for a few minutes and completed the experience with an apology to her brother in the form of a hug and kiss (which she rarely gives to her brother’s voluntarily).  I was amazed at what I observed in a child of just two. 

Like my six year old son Caden, Kaylee is also a highly intuitive, spiritually gifted child.  I have known this, but what I have come to understand through my commitment to being an intuitive parent with them, is their ability, if given the space, to self- direct their energy and behavior.  As parents, we often jump in to influence the outcome we most hope to see from our children.  What this experience taught me was how some children, if left to assess their own role in a situation, can self- direct their behavior or attitude without the added shame we as parents sometimes mistakenly add to their experience.  This is not to say we shouldn’t intervene in some situations or even communicate with our children about the reason their behavior could have been inappropriate, but if spiritually intuitive children are given time to process how they made someone feel or are given the space to become aware of what they created, they will most definitely self- correct without our emotional drama and expectations being added to it.  I am forever mesmerized by the brilliance of these amazing children we have among us and their ability to perceive human behavior sometimes better than adults.  The next time your child creates a drama with a sibling or friend, attempt to observe how they will naturally handle the outcome without intervening in the interaction.  As long as everyone is safe, you will build your child’s skills at managing life situations and take yourself out of the role of referee.  It’s fascinating!

© 2008 by Tara Paterson, ACPI Certified Coach for Parents™ of Intuitives, All Rights Reserved

“If you listen with your heart and your ears, you will learn how your children speak to you and know what they need.”–Caron Goode

Growing with children is a source of learning for the parent. A five year old told her father that children are born to teach their parents to think in their hearts so everything goes well. Otherwise, she said, they think only in their heads and life is hard. A five year old is quite intuitive.

Intuition is the ability to perceive information not present to the senses. If a parent responds positively to a child’s intuition, that faculty tends to grow and expand.  

The Magical Parent – J Chilton Pearce

I have always been a very sensitive person.  As a child, I can remember reference to it as though there was something wrong with me- “oh, you’re so sensitive or too sensitive,” or “you don’t have to make such a big deal about everything…”  Can you remember people saying things like that to you?  I guess when these things are said to you enough, you begin to shut down the sensitive-feeling side of yourself because it hurts too much. 

It wasn’t until I became a parent and realized my own children’s sensitivities that I began to discover this is a very real side of some people’s core being, it’s who we are.  It’s actually what being intuitive in this world means for us- being sensitive and not being understood by the world around us. So I would start by discarding things that were said to me and vow not to say such things to my kids.  I made the commitment to become an intuitive parent for my children- one they could trust and be who they were meant to be with. 

I recall several experiences when I was young of being accused of lying.  It devastated me as a child because I was not a liar and most often was accused of being dishonest at times I really wasn’t being.  When my oldest son was around the age of 7, I can remember accusing him of lying about something while he emphatically stated he wasn’t lying and it occurred to me I was doing to him what was done to me!  So I apologized to him and we had a conversation about how the same thing had been done to me and I made a commitment not to do it to him.  Big points for mom let me tell you!

If you remember some of these experiences from your own childhood, share your stories with our intuitive parenting blog.  You’re not alone and together we can bring consciousness to parenting by using our intuition. –Tara Paterson, Certified Coach for Parents of Intuitives. 

A desire to simultaneously empower parents and children to have loving, respectful and fun relationships with each other is what inspired Sandra Couts MSN, RN to take the parent coaching course offered by ACPI. All children are different. Growing up in the same family does not guarantee that they will have the same values, interests or needs. This can be a frustrating part of any parents’ life. Comparisons between siblings is common place—not always helpful yet not necessarily harmful. A compassionate intuitive parent coach like Sandra, mentors on unique temperaments and effective communication styles.

Sandra defines parent coaching as the ability to work with parents on the issues at hand to problem solve and find solutions. Her toolbox includes the personal style inventory, the values assessment, intuitive insights, and connection parenting techniques.  Sandra learned how to integrate her values of honoring the uniqueness of the parenting role with understanding the importance of treating children with the loving respect they need and deserve.

In her parent coaching experience, Sandra immediately discovered the important role her training at ACPI and her intuitive insights played in helping a parent in distress about her teenager’s behavior.  The mother and the son were at odds with each other around the issues of free time, getting a job, friends and using drugs. These common adolescent issues were creating obstacles in their ability to talk openly with each other.

 Using her intuitive abilities, Sandra showed this loving mother another perspective on why her son was making the choices he was making. She assisted the mother in finding solutions to interact with her son in ways that he would open up to her. It worked. The doors of communication opened. They were able to establish some agreements that supported this teenager in stepping into adulthood and allowed the mom to have the respectful and loving connection she wanted.

Tips offered by Sandra to encourage others to take advantage of all that ACPI provides in training include the following:

• Know that there is a need for qualified parent coaches. The parenting role is vast and can be overwhelming. Parents need help. The training you receive from ACPI more than prepares you as a parent coach.
• Take advantage of the support provided by the staff at ACPI. The staff is highly skilled in their teaching abilities and gives you the tools to succeed.
• Explore the different specialty niches. Having options on how you want to use your training and set up your practice is phenomenal.
• Don’t let the marketing piece scare you. You will get the information you need to move forward.
• Be committed to learning and show up. How you approach the courses will reflect your ability to handle a home-based business.

Sandra Couts, MSN, RN, Intuitive Counselor, & Certified ACPI Parent Coach provides intuitive parent coaching via phone sessions. She offers a fifteen minute complementary parent coach consulting session. Her other services include intuitive counseling sessions, Full Wave Breathing™ sessions and courses on developing and discovering your intuition.

“The issue is not so much being loved but being loving, which leads to the same wonderful feeling you experience when someone loves you.” –Carol Pearson

Love is used to describe many things and often used to describe many relationships throughout ones life, but true love is found in the heart of a child.  I loved, adored my oldest son from the day he was born.  He was always happy and pleasant to be around;  he slept through the night at 7 weeks old and could be taken to any restaurant at any time and would never so much as sigh;  he was cute as could be and photogenic to boot.  He was an all around perfect baby.  I couldn’t have loved any one or any thing more.  I truly understood what the word love meant or so that’s what I thought.  My life was complete and my heart was full.

When Adam was 18 months old, I found out I was pregnant again and not too pleased about it.  I was happy and content with my one child, our home and my life.  A few weeks after we received the news, I had a miscarriage.  I was somewhat relieved and went back to things as they were.  God had a plan, he always does.  Another 9 months passed and I found out I was pregnant again.  This time I felt some excitement about another baby, but the sonogram showed I would have yet another miscarriage.  This time it was twins.  I was in disbelief, but knew God had a plan, he always does.  So when the news came again 1 year later I was pregnant, I deemed this pregnancy as high risk and took precautions to ensure I carried this baby to term.

9 months later our 2nd baby boy entered the world with ease.  My labor and delivery went quickly and smoothly and by the looks of things, we would be blessed with another easygoing baby.  Within a few weeks however, things didn’t appear to be going quite as planned.  Caden did not sleep through the night by 7 weeks of age; he was not permitted to enter nice restaurants as a sigh would have been the quietest of moments; he didn’t travel long distances peacefully; and he was an attention seeker.  He was all around quite the opposite of Adam.  My life lesson- I did not know what unconditional love was.  I was finding it out in the midst of sleepless nights and chronic spit up.  I was entering into uncharted territory as from one moment to the next I didn’t know if I wanted to laugh or cry, but a change would take place that would leap frog my heart into a place I had not yet visited.  I was learning what unconditional love truly was.  By the time Caden was 2, the only words used to describe him were- he is nothing but pure love.  He had an energy that surrounded him I had never been exposed to.  Everyone who met this child commented on how sweet he was or how he exuded nothing but love. There was something really special about Caden and he would prove to be my greatest teacher in many, many ways.

One of his first tests as a toddler would be in the area of patience.  In a rush to accomplish all of my work- house, business and otherwise- I neglected the signs Caden was handing me on a silver platter- pay attention to me! I ran upstairs for a shower about 20 minutes before Adam was due home from school.  My objective was to be ready to take Adam shopping, which he had hopefully requested every day for a week.

Caden, meanwhile, was quietly watching “Shrek” in the playroom, and I gave little thought to what mischief he could be getting into.  Showered, dressed and hair dried in 15 minutes, I came down with five minutes to spare. I opened the door to the playroom and was met with a surprise I could not have imagined. Every single one of our 15-plus board games were scattered all over the floor. I stood there in shock and disbelief. I never knew how many pieces were in a game of Risk and stood there horrified, trying to figure out how to begin cleaning up the mess.  This would be the first of many messes Caden would bring into our lives.  Today we lovingly joke about how Caden makes a mess with just about anything he touches.  To be transformed from a clean freak to a mom who just accepts what is, has been an evolution all unto itself.  Love truly does come in many forms!

He also has a knack for appearing at the right moment with a- mommy, I love you; or a funny anecdote or hug.  After my dad passed away, for more than a year he would say, out of the blue- I miss papa or my heart hurts.  I am constantly in awe of the words he uses to describe how things make him feel.  He would pop into the room to tell my mom he loved her and can intuitively sense when someone needs a pick me up.  I am also amazed at how aware he is of the people and things around him, including animals.  He is often touched by the emotion he sees in another child or even watching something on T.V.  One night, we were teaching our 11 month old “don’t touch.”  She continued to grab at a fake plant on the fireplace hearth and our concern was she would pull it over with her weight which could lead to her getting seriously hurt.  After repeated attempts at simply saying- “no, don’t touch,” my husband proceeded to pat her hand in an authoritative I mean business fashion.  The drama began and the crocodile tears streamed down her little face.  Caden who was a witness to the interaction, began to cry himself in consolation of his little sister.  It was at that moment my husband and I both realized we were in for an interesting journey if we were to teach our youngest one what no means.

As I have traveled this journey as a parent, I have come to realize the blessings our children bestow upon us.  Children aren’t born to us as beings to control, but rather people to learn from.  I owe a debt of gratitude to all of my children, but to Caden for showing me the beauty of pure love; the simplest and most abundant resource in the Universe.  The love of a child is the essential ingredient necessary to develop a competent and loving adult.  I observe the love my children grace this world with and have come to realize that if I can learn half of what they know, I will be doing well in this lifetime.

“Grown men can learn from very little children for the hearts of little children are pure.  Therefore, the Great Spirit may show to them many things which older people miss.” –Black Elk 

©2007, Tara Paterson

• Do your children just “know” things? 
• Do they say something at a time you need to hear it most? 
• Are they affected by the environment or the people around them? 
• Can you just sense a special feeling when you are with them? 

If so, you have come to the right place- parents of intuitive children! The time has come for parents to receive support for their intuitive children; unprecedented guidance for children who don’t live by the rules of yesterday.  A new heart centered approach is essential for the children of our future to thrive.

For many years, I have been paying close attention to my six year old son who has been telling me he sees colors from the age of three.  It began as colors in his room at night which I would explain were angels, to at present, his ability to see colors (or auras) around people.  He also has an uncanny way of popping out with things that were previously discussed in a room he wasn’t present in at the time of the conversation. I have later come to understand he is reading the energy of the room and accurately I might add.  I have also noticed at the times I am feeling overwhelmed or emotional, he will come out of nowhere with an “I love you mom,” or a big hug.  I knew from the time he was an infant, he was pure love.  If you have the time, please read the article I wrote for a column of mine- “Nothing But Love.”  -Tara Paterson, Certified Coach for Parents of Intuitives

Do you:

• Feel strong connections to other people or animals?
• Know or feel connected to the greater whole?
• Experience déjà vus?
• Feel drawn toward a higher sense of purpose?
• Recognize intuitive wisdom in your children or partner?
• Meet people whom you feel you’ve known before?

If you answered yes to several of the questions above, then you have found a new home on the web. 

Each of us is born with intuition. For some it is a gut feeling. For others it is the universe giving them a gentle nudge. For still others it is the answer to a prayer or a whisper from God.

Intuition is an innate survival tool, our inner compass and the tether that connects us to the world in which we live. This Intuitive parenting web site offers you a variety of services for deepening and trusting your intuition.

Tune In…………Trust