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6 Parenting Game Changers

These 6 things have been vital to my experience of parenting…and have made my life more easeful and joyful.

Beautiful World, ParentingLia WongOctober 24, 2023parenting, self discovery, self care, inner child

On Loving Again: The Magic & Mischief of Subconscious Beliefs

If you’re struggling with something in your life and it’s something that you’ve been struggling with for some time, subconscious beliefs are most definitely worth taking a look at.

KinesiologyLia WongMay 20, 2023kinesiology, subconscious beliefs, kinesiologist

I'll Cry If I Want To: The Healing Power Of Tears

Whether you are a parent or not, there is healing in loving presence, with ourselves and with each other. Our feelings are sacred. The process of un-hurting is healthy.

The Raising Orion Podcast

So, I did a thing…introducing the Raising Orion podcast dedicated to parenting and well-being for a more beautiful world.

Beautiful World, Aware Parenting, Kinesiology, PodcastLia WongSeptember 25, 2022parenting, aware parenting, kinesiology, wellbeing, podcast, world peace, empathy, baby sleep

Sleeping Through The Nigh

I wrote this in triumph after Ori started sleeping through the night. I had struggled with finding a truly holistic, trauma-informed approach to sleep until I came across the philosophy of Aware Parenting.

Aware Parenting, SleepLia WongMarch 14, 2022aware parenting, parenting, sleep, sleep coach, baby sleep, infant sleep, cosleeping, secure attachment, parenhood, attachment, stress management

Why Do Babies Cry?

I used to think it was because something was wrong, that babies cried exclusively because they weren’t getting need met. Crying, in fact, has two important functions.

Aware Parenting, SleepLia WongMarch 5, 2022aware parenting, sleep, baby sleep, infant sleep, sleep coach, parenthood, respectful parenting

3 Things To Help Parents Manage Stressful Times

Pandemic uncertainty seems to be in full swing in Hong Kong. It suppose it ebbs and flows depending on where you are in the world. These are the things I’ve been turning to to regain my sanity (at least temporarily).

Thoughts On Parenting For A New Paradigm

Parenting for a new paradigm is something I’m deeply committed to learning, practicing and sharing. These are the messages I’ll be communicating in support of that.

Aware Parenting, Beautiful World, Parenting, MusingsLia WongFebruary 7, 2022parenting, respectful parenting, trauma informed care, parenthood, aware parenting, reparenting

Shyness & Sensitivity: What To Say Instead Of "You're So Shy"

It’s been helpful for me to learn some phrases to say to my son when these situations arise, so he knows I’m in his corner.

High Sensitivity, ParentingLia WongFebruary 6, 2022parenting, high sensitivity, respectful parenting, parenthood, highly sensitive parent, highly sensitive child, sensitivity

Getting Untamed, Parenting & World Peace

Y’all know what a big fan I am of Glennon Doyle. I’ve very excitedly delved into her Get Untamed: The Journal, which brings to light the beliefs that no longer serve me.

Parenting, Musings, Beautiful WorldLia WongJanuary 25, 2022glennon doyle, get untamed, untamed, journaling, beliefs, subconscious beliefs, cultural conditioning, conditioning, parenting, reparenting, new paradigm, world peace, respectful parenting

Things To Say Instead Of "Don't Cry"

Let’s change the culture around tears. Instead of responding with “don’t cry” in the face of tears (from both children and adults alike) try these alternatives.

Aware Parenting, ParentingLia WongJanuary 10, 2022aware parenting, crying, tears, tears and tantrums, parenting, healing, reparenting, crying in arms

My Favourite Books Of 2021

I thought it would be a fun and reflective exercise to tally all the books I read this past year…to see the things that interest(ed) me, that I’ve focused on, been inspired by and enjoyed.

MusingsLia WongDecember 28, 2021parenting, aware parenting, books, reading, trauma informed care, trauma response, money mindset, financial health, self-care, self discovery, self care, highly sensitive, high sensitivity, highly sensitive parent, polyvagal theory

Tis The Season For Self-Care

I love this time of year. It’s a time for merriment and wonder, and also reflection, and letting go. Who or what do you desire to embody in the New Year?

Self-CareLia WongDecember 7, 2021self-care, self care, stress management, kinesiology, holidays, new year, subconscious beliefs, wellbeing, health, healing, alignment, resolutions, body wisdom, connection, transformation

Child Rearing That Doesn't Traumatize, A Recap

One of the Wisdom of Trauma talks that I made sure to watch was Child-Rearing That Does Not Traumatize with Dr. Gabor Maté, Darcia Narvaez, Gordon Neufeld, Ph. D., Kate Silverton & Muffy Mendoza. There were so many gems. This is my attempt to capture the takeaways.

Parenting, TraumaLia WongNovember 6, 2021parenting, trauma informed care, trauma, wisdom of trauma, gordon neufeld, gabor mate, muffy mendoza, attachment, parenthood, child rearing, connection, documentary

The Anatomy Of A Tear

We feel better after we cry. Science supports this and also tells us that all tears are not created equal: Tears shed while cutting an onion are not the same to those accompanying an emotional response.

Healing, Aware ParentingLia WongNovember 2, 2021tears, crying in arms, crying, healing, health, wellbeing, william frey, stress release, stress management, parenting, inner reparenting, aware parenting

Why I Decided To Become An Aware Parenting Instructo

It’s official: As of last week, I became a certified Aware Parenting instructor! As part of my application, I was asked to explain why I am inspired by Aware Parenting. To celebrate my certification, I’m sharing what I wrote.

Parenting, Aware ParentingLia WongOctober 15, 2021aware parenting, parenting, trauma informed care, parenthood, highly sensitive, highly sensitive parent

Dr. Gabor Maté on COVID-19 & Trauma Response

I loved what Dr. Maté and Hannah discussed in this Instagram live. I found it very succinct and very profound—and something key to remember when we find ourselves engaged or amidst a heated debate.

Trauma, HealingLia WongSeptember 27, 2021covid-19, pandemic life, pandemic, stress management, trauma, gabor mate, trauma response, self care

On Willingness & Mask Weari

I know many people—both parents and child-free individuals alike—struggle with the thought of children having to wear a mask. This is how I coped with it and how I gently encouraged my toddler to wear one, too.

Parenting, Self-Care, TraumaLia WongSeptember 25, 2021mask wearing, pandemic, pandemic fatigue, pandemic life, parenthood, aware parenting, parenting, reparenting, stress management

10 Easy Ways To De-Blah Yourself

Wherever you may be in your head and heart, I’ve created this list that’s helped to support me with pandemic fatigue, and feeling blah.

High Sensitivity, HealingLia WongAugust 29, 2021pandemic, covid-19, pandemic fatigue, anxiety, stress, stress management, stress release, connection, crying, eft

We Can Do Hard Things (Like Parenting)

How much I loved Glennon Doyle's We Can Do Hard Things podcast episode on parenting, how aspects are in alignment with Aware Parenting, and my experience of getting comfortable with pain.

ParentingLia WongAugust 25, 2021parenting, aware parenting, we can do hard things, glennon doyle, parenhood, highly sensitive, highly sensitive parent

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