Stop, Drop, Grow, and Glow with Holly Swenson

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Stop, drop, grow, and glow?

That’s Holly Swenson’s advice to parents. Swenson, a RN-turned-writer and mom of 4 boys (currently ages 10, 13, 15, & 15) was approximately seven years into parenting when she realized that “when you are taking care of yourself, you’re better able to take care of everyone in her life.”

She & Jen talk about her book, Stop, Drop, Grow, & Glow: Forming Deeper & More Joyful Connections with Yourself & Your Children.

Takeaways:

Self-awareness and self-care are essential for effective parenting.
Balancing the needs and interests of multiple children requires intentionality and mindfulness.
Reacting to situations can be counterproductive, while responding thoughtfully fosters deeper connections.
Parenting is a journey of personal growth and self-improvement.
The Stop, Drop, Grow, and Glow method encourages reflection, letting go of past experiences, cultivating growth and self-awareness, and embracing joy and gratitude. Self-care is essential for parents to show up as their best selves for their children.
Children can be a catalyst for personal growth and healing for parents.
Finding time for self-care may require creativity and microdosing self-care throughout the day.
Water, such as taking a shower or bath, can be grounding and energizing for parents.
Maintaining a sense of humor and lightness can help navigate the challenges of parenting.
Prioritizing self-care and personal growth is an ongoing process that requires intention and discipline.