Beyond Traditional Parenting: How To Connect With Your Child

[Discover gentle parenting tips to strengthen your parent-child connection. Learn practical ways to bond with your child, nurture their authentic spirit, and create a sacred relationship that lasts.]

In this soulful episode of the Soul Care Mom Podcast, we dive deep into the sacred connection between mother and child with Monica Virga Alborno, founder of WanderWild Family Retreats. Monica shares her incredible journey from engineer traveling the globe to creating transformative spaces for mothers and children to connect.

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[Disclaimer: The information shared is from personal experiences and/or research. We’re not medical professionals. We share in hopes that it will help you tap into new insights and inspire you. Everything shared is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a trusted health professional for your unique journey.]

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Monica’s Journey to Supporting Mothers

• Started as a petroleum engineer working across 80 countries
• Transitioned to motherhood during the pandemic in Norway
• Experienced challenges with birth trauma and connecting with her first child
• Created WNDYWILD Family Retreats to support mothers in nature-based settings
• Expanded to virtual communities to reach more mothers

Understanding the Sacred Mother-Child Connection

• Your children chose you specifically for their journey
• The relationship is a two-way learning experience
• Both mother and child are meant to grow together
• Embracing imperfection in the parenting journey

Practical Tips for Strengthening Your Parent-Child Bond

1. Let Your Child Shine
   • Allow them to be who they are naturally
   • Avoid forcing them into predetermined boxes
   • Support their authentic expression
   • Release the need to mold them into our vision
2. Understand Your Child’s Nature
   • Consider exploring tools like human design or astrology
   • Learn about their natural rhythms and patterns
   • Honor their unique way of being in the world
   • Use this understanding to support their growth
3. Navigate Triggers with Grace
   • Recognize that triggers reveal areas for healing
   • Use challenging moments as opportunities for growth
   • Acknowledge that friction is normal in relationships
   • Work through difficulties with compassion

Words of Wisdom for New Mothers

Monica’s advice to her younger self: “Just trust. Be true to what feels right to you, no matter what anything else out there is pointing you towards.”

Special Announcement

Don’t miss Monica’s Intentional Living for Mothers audio event featuring:

• 31 authentic conversations (including Catherine Wilde of Soul Care Mom)
• Breathwork and EFT tapping workshops
• Time bending and vision board exercises
• Shadow work exploration
• Theta breathwork sessions

Explore this and other offerings -> Learn More

Connect with Monica

Find Monica and explore her work:

• WanderWild Family Retreats
• Instagram: @wanderwildfamilyretreats & @wandherwild

Remember: Your children came into your life specifically for you, and you are exactly the parent they need.

Thank you for joining us for this heart-centered conversation.

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