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When Children Begin Exploring Self-Soothing on Their Own
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When Children Begin Exploring Self-Soothing on Their Own Children do not need to be taught how to soothe themselves before they are ready. They need to feel what regulation looks like first. When parents consistently model presence, self-care, and emotional awareness, something subtle begins to unfold. Children start experimenting on their own. Not because…
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Self-Reiki as a Daily Practice for Parents
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Self-Reiki as a Daily Practice for Parents For many parents, the idea of caring for themselves can feel unrealistic. Life is full. Children need attention. Responsibilities pile up. And for those of us raised to push through, rest and self-care were often framed as indulgent or unnecessary. But self-Reiki is not about adding something…
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Why Self-Care Extends to Children and Animals
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Self-Care Is Never Isolated When we think of self-care, we often picture something private—something we do for ourselves. A quiet moment. A breath. A practice meant to refill our own cup. But true self-care never stays contained. When we regulate ourselves, soften our nervous system, and bring our energy back into balance, the effects…
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Self-Reiki During Stressful Parenting Moments
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Stressful Moments Are Where the Practice Matters Most Most parents imagine calm practices happening during calm moments. Quiet rooms. Soft lighting. Time carved out just for self-care. But real life rarely looks like that. Stressful parenting moments are loud. They are messy. They happen when children are already overwhelmed and when adults are stretched…
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How Self-Reiki Becomes a natural Family Rhythm
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Healing Happens Through Repetition, Not Instruction Self-Reiki does not become meaningful because it is explained well. It becomes meaningful because it is experienced consistently. Children learn what feels normal through repetition. What is familiar becomes safe. What is safe becomes something they can return to without effort. This is how self-Reiki naturally weaves…
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Why Self-Reiki Begins With our Presence as Parents
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Self-Reiki Is Not Something to “Do” When people first hear about self-Reiki, they often assume it is a technique that must be learned, memorized, or performed correctly. Parents especially may worry about doing it “right,” wondering if they need special steps, hand positions, or perfect focus. But self-Reiki does not begin with technique. It…
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Understanding Your Child’s Energy Changes Everything
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When Parenting Finally Starts to Make Sense There is often a moment in parenting when something quietly shifts. Not because a child suddenly changes—but because the parent does. For many years, I parented from love, commitment, and responsibility—yet without the tools to truly understand what my children were experiencing internally. I knew when something…
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When Children Are Ready to Learn Reiki – When They’re Not
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Receiving Reiki and Learning Reiki Are Not the Same One of the most common questions parents ask is, “When is my child ready for Reiki?” To answer that clearly, we must first separate two very different experiences. Children of any age can receive Reiki. A parent can gently offer Reiki to a crying baby,…
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Emotional Safety Is the Foundation of Healing
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Emotional Safety Is the Foundation of Healing Healing does not begin with understanding. It begins with safety. For children—and often for the parents supporting them—emotional safety is what allows the nervous system to soften, the body to settle, and emotions to move without fear. Without safety, even the most well-intended tools can feel overwhelming.…