Summary: <br> <a href="http://raisingplayfultots.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Becoming-an-intentional-family.jpg"></a><br> <br> When we look at our first sweet baby we have the highest intentions for our family. Fast forward a few years and a lifetime of experiences our intentions have wavered. We’re doing more of something we thought originally we wouldn’t do. We’re on a path that we’re not happy with.<br> Today we’re taking small steps and deliberate decisions so we parent on purpose. Finding our way as a family and keeping agile, modifying our systems to suit our ever changing situations instead of rooted and bound to one system we once tried.<br> There’s that tool, phrase, system or habit you’ve read about but how can you find a way for this to happen in your family?<br> Wouldn’t it be good to have some clear steps to help you become the intentional family you want?<br> Judgement free place where you can explore what’s working, what’s not and what you want? Imagine becoming a more intentional family. Parenting on purpose<br> Listen in to the conversation about becoming an intentional family and how try a few of these ideas. I’m sharing how we’ve stumbled in this area recently and how we’ve found a way to work on a troublesome area more intentionally.<br> Raising Playful Tots – the podcast for parents who want to make the most of their playtime and enjoy simple parenting<br> <br> <br> Click the play button above and let’s get some ideas.<br> <br> INFORMATION FROM THE SHOW<br> <br> What we’re playing with this week: <a href="http://mamapapabubba.com/2014/10/06/garland-of-thanks-things-miss-g-is-thankful-for-2014/" target="_blank">Garland of thanks</a> :: MamaPapaBubba<br> <br> What does it take to become an intentional family?<br> 5 Approaches When Becoming an Intentional Family<br> <br> * We are in charge of what comes in the home.<br> * Avoid following fads just because<br> * Plan and schedule what happens<br> * Do family things together regularly<br> * Feed your mind<br> <br> Start your family meetings <a href="http://play-activities.com/meet-family-roundtable/" target="_blank">Family roundtable</a>:: Play Activities<br> No more band aid solutions to parenting. Work on <a href="http://raisingplayfultotscourses.com/" target="_blank">Creating a family haven</a>:<br> An intentional family plans to get to their goals, fun and activities <a href="http://raisingplayfultots.com/sppp" target="_blank">Simple Parenting and Play Planner </a><br> <br> Finding your people<br> Some suggestions..<br> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/toddlerapprovedpositiveparenting/">Toddler Approved Positive Parenting Reader Question Zone</a><br> <a href="Support%20for%20Sensory%20Needs" target="_blank">Support for Sensory Needs</a><br> <a id="js_j" class="groupsRecommendedTitle" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/GentleParentingInternational/">Gentle Parenting International</a><br> <a id="js_l" class="groupsRecommendedTitle" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/540808069347749/">The Way of the Peaceful Parent Q&A Group</a><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <a id="js_q" class="groupsRecommendedTitle" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/427402870636684/">Parenting with Positive Guidance Discussion Forum</a><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <a id="js_s" class="groupsRecommendedTitle" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/305018706286739/">Homeschooling Waldorf Support Group</a><br> <br> <a href="http://raisingplayfultots.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Before-you-speak-think-quote."></a>
