Reem Raouda, featured advocate in the conscious parenting movement, released two new creative journals to help parents reshape their connections with their children. As we discussed above, Susan’s works, FOUNDATIONS and BOUND, give parents useful tools. These tools support parents both in creating emotional safety and deepening their attachment to their children. By modeling comforting and empathizing language, Raouda’s method aims to foster trust and emotional fortitude within children.
Raouda, who has observed 200+ parent–child dynamics from infancy to adolescence, has healthy communication at the core of her parenting philosophy. She knows that by using soothing language, even in the toughest of times, we can help children heal and work through their feelings. Her journals inspire frazzled parents to rise up and overcome the struggles shutting us all down. They provide critical insights and perspectives into how to best serve their children’s needs.
FOUNDATIONS serves as a step-by-step healing guide. It’s geared toward supporting parents as they move from a place of being overwhelmed to being able to create environments that emotionally safe their kids. Through interaction with this journal, parents will learn how to foster healthier habits that help create a warm and inviting home environment.
BOUND functions as a bridge to parent-child connection that extends far beyond adolescence into the anticipated lifelong bond between parent and child. By following along with as little as five minutes of daily practice, parents have the opportunity to strengthen their connection to their kids. The journal helps practitioners facilitate positive interactions that support the father-child relationship.
Raouda’s work is heavily influenced by High Love Parenting, a philosophy that encourages parents to focus on emotional intelligence over behavior modification. Last but not least is her deep blogging presence on platforms like Amazon, which help to make her resources easy to find. It’s super easy to buy FOUNDATIONS online! In addition, BOUND has its own website at getboundjournal.com, with more details and materials for parents interested in the program.
Raouda is an enthusiastic ambassador for healthy lifestyle and habits. She walks the walk, putting her beliefs into action by practicing what she preaches with her own child. She uses language that comforts, affirms, and directs, with the goal of making children feel safe and in tune with themselves. This approach not only supports strong emotional management, it gives children the structure and tools they need to actually process their emotions in a healthy way.
“You’re having a big feeling. I’m right here with you.” – Reem Raouda
In her workshops, Raouda emphasizes the power of language, specifically how to use phrases that give children the words to express their feelings. For example, she encourages parents to say, “It’s okay to feel angry. I won’t let you hurt yourself or anyone else.” These kinds of statements help affirm kids to their emotions while reassuring them that they are safe and secure.
The other important phrase she promotes is, “Take as long as you need. I’m not leaving, you know. This method encourages children to feel assured that they can release their creativity without the threat of being criticized or rejected.
Raouda’s advice has been lauded by some of the largest platforms in the media including by CNBC, growing her reach as a powerful voice for contemporary parenting. Her focus on the relational and emotional undertones of parent-child relationships is a departure towards greater understanding of more compassionate and child-centered parenting approaches.