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Being a grandparent is a very special, unique opportunity.
I am not a grandparent yet, I am old enough to be, as I was a late bloomer in the having-children department. So we are very blessed to have our co-facilitator Mary Atkins work with us on this course. Mary is a mother to three children and has eight grand children. So we are in very good hands. Mary brings to the course her rich experience and wisdom, which I know will benefit us all.
At Blossoming Families we run a course called “The Joy of Grandparenting”. Let us show you how to enjoy the three roles of being a grandparent:
- Being who you are. There may be lots of change in your life, life may be folding down a bit. The questions on your mind could be: From now until the end of my life what do I really want to do? and Have I created my dreams? Have I lived my life from as my true authentic self?
- Being a parent to your children. You are redefining your role with them. You still want to love, connect and support them. What special gifts and qualities do you have to give to them? Sometimes it can be like walking on a tightrope, you see things and want to say something, but don’t know what to do, what to say or how to say it. Using your wisdom and intuition, you will know what to say and how to say it; you can support your children as wise loving parents and nurture and empower them in their role thus enhancing your relationship with them.
- Being a grandparent to your grandchildren. You can receive the absolute delight of relating to and with your gorgeous grandchildren. You can know the special qualities, gifts and talents you bring to each relationship. Each grandchild is unique and by using your intuition you will be able to connect with their individuality and develop a special relationship with each of them. Sharing your experience of growing up and insight into another time with your grandchildren is a very rich experience to share, which is unique to you and them. You offer a different perspective. You are able to enjoy a different parenting experience with your grandchildren, with none of the demands you had with your own children. From that you can richly contribute insight and support to your own children and your grandchildren. You know how wonderful it is for your children to be able to give their children to someone else who knows them and loves them.
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By learning to use your wisdom and intuition, you will also have:
- An appreciation of your own, your partner's, your children's and your grandchildren's unique gifts and abilities.
- The ability to support yourself and your family to be who they are and create what they love, and enjoy greater connected family life.
- Insight and wisdom when conflict arises. You will know how to deal with conflict in an authentic and truthful way to bring about what each person truly desires.
Contact us now for more information on how to be the grandparent you would love to be, and create the family you would love to have.
