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Hilary Jackson

Hilary Jackson comes from a background in research, communications, change management, parent education and life coaching. And lots of years of parenting J. She holds a BA in Education and Grad Dip in Psychosocial Studies and is a 4 yr student of the Diamond Approach. She’s currently writing a book “The Nuclear Family Survival Guide: Seven Tools to Save Your Sanity” – essential reading for today’s stressed out parents! To stay in touch with updates about the book and get into conversation about these issues (and other interesting stuff she thinks about!) please visit www.ordinaryhuman.me )

Conscious Parenting

The Gifts of “Last Time” Consciousness for Mindful Parenting

Hilary Jackson May 21, 2014 0
My eldest son turned 20 a few months back. It was around a week ago that I found myself sitting in the bath with my 7 year old daughter, trying to recall the…
Conscious Parenting

The Challenges of 40+ Parenting

Hilary Jackson Oct 24, 2013 4
  Are you a mother of young children and near or over forty years old?   The author of this article is interested in hearing your thoughts on parenting over…
Conscious Parenting

Why Does Vulnerability Matter?

Hilary Jackson Sep 21, 2013 0
Vulnerability matters. It increases the depth and quality of connections that we create. The act of being vulnerable requires us to…
Wellbeing

The Joy of Grief

Hilary Jackson Sep 12, 2013 0
I’m driving at 110kms along the Auckland motorway. I’m punching the empty passenger seat beside me, hitting the steering wheel. This is probably not a great…
Conscious Parenting

Grown-Ups and Their Double Standards: Or, A Question of Respect

Hilary Jackson Jul 25, 2013 1
When I decided I wanted to write a piece on respect, I imagined I’d do some kind of in-depth examination of one central juicy question.  Somewhat predictably,…
Attachment Parenting / Bonding

Staying Connected When You Don’t Want To Be

Hilary Jackson May 1, 2013 0
I think it’s true to say that by the time our children leave home, we’d love to think that a few nuggets of our hard-won wisdom will go with them as they set…
Attachment Parenting / Bonding

Parenting Like an Ordinary Human

Hilary Jackson Nov 29, 2012 0
Embracing “Ordinariness” as a Pathway to Real Contentment What does the concept of ‘being ordinary’ bring up for…
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  • Front Page
  • About
    • Who Are We?
    • Press Room
    • Our Family
    • Lisa Reagan, Kindred’s Editor
    • Our Contributors
    • Children’s Wellbeing Manifesto
    • Kindred World Initiatives
    • Kindred’s International Editorial Advisory Board
    • Contact Us
  • Articles
    • Conscious Parenting
      • ACES, Adverse Childhood Experiences
      • Attachment Parenting
      • Black Mothers
      • Breastfeeding
      • Evolved Nest
      • Midwifery
      • Parenting for Social Change
      • Pregnancy & Birth
      • Worklife Law
    • Culture
      • Adultism
      • American Democracy At The Crossroads
      • Authoritarianism
      • Caring Economy
      • Childism
      • Conscious Activism
      • Dominator System
      • Education
      • Inspiration
      • Literacy
      • Partnerism
      • Racism
      • Religion
      • Social Justice
      • Spirituality
    • Sustainability
      • Climate Change
      • Ecocentrism
      • Environmental Justice
      • Food
      • Food Sovereignty
      • Indigenous Wisdom
      • Neurobiology and Wisdom
      • Social Justice
      • Sustainable Wisdom
      • Thinking Global
    • Wellbeing
      • Addiction
      • Chemical Free Living
      • Mindfulness
      • Nature Connection
      • Neurobiology and Wisdom
      • Play
      • Psychology / Self-help
      • Relationship Literacy
      • Spirituality
      • Sustainable Wisdom
      • Trauma-Informed
      • Wellness-Informed
  • Podcasts
    • Fireside Chats
    • Interviews
  • Videos
  • Resources
    • How To Get Involved With Kindred World
    • New Story Glossary
    • Kindred’s Wisdom Archives
    • Conscious Parenting Newspaper
    • Adverse Childhood Events – Trauma Recovery Resources
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    • Black Mothers and Fathers Resources
    • Breastfeeding Resources
    • Circumcision
    • Culture Transformation Resources
    • Education Reform and Alternative Education Resources
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    • Food and Farming
    • Kindred’s Wisdom Archives
    • Mindfulness (Self-Regulation Practices)
    • National Child Traumatic Stress Network Resources
    • Play Resources
    • Work Life Law – Breastfeeding and Paid Parenting Leave
    • Vaccination Safety and Informed Choices
  • DONATE – Conscious Giving Is Fun!

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