didn’ t change— except that he no longer had to search so hard for the snacks. So yes, he gained a few pounds in the beginning. I reminded my son on numerous occasions about the agreement we had made. I also encouraged him to tap into his Internal Guidance System before he ate to help him know the best choice for him.

Over time, my son did learn to distinguish between eating out of real physical need and eating for emotional reasons. Not only did he develop healthy eating habits, he was empowered to trust in his IGS and to develop other habits that were in his best interest.

While you are going through the process of giving up control over your children’ s habits, keep in mind that there are no“ shoulds” in life. There is nothing that we, or our children, must do. There is nothing outside of each of us dictating who we will be. We are all here to freely create and express our own true selves. As parents, we have to learn to let go and allow our children to create and express theirs.

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Sharon Ballantine- Sharon is a certified Law of Attraction Life Coach, has successfully raised three children, and is the author a new book“ The Art of Blissful Parenting.” Sharon received her coaching certification from Quantum Success Coaching Academy and is a graduate of The Four Winds Society-- Light Body School of Energy Medicine, and is a regular columnist on BeliefNet. com. Learn more about Sharon and her work at www. SharonBallantine. com

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