Episode 33: Finding Joy in Parenting with Craig Parks

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, DJ was joined by Craig Parks whose own son is on the autism spectrum and taught him a lot about parenting, patience and love. Craig shares with us specific ways and things that we can do to find joy in parenting and he dished up some great advice on how to keep things engaged and positive, while still helping children understand there are expectations and boundaries.Craig Parks is a dad of two kids and has been a camp director for 25 years as well as being a professional musician.  He has learned a thing or two about creating joy, laughter, and smiles in place of stress, nagging, and strained relationships!  His Parenting A to E method helps parents learn to create lifelong happy memories with their kids! Music, activities, and rituals can all elevate the mundane to the memorable! Learn the secrets of a camp director. TIMESTAMPS • [5:29]  “My life's work has been about helping kids find their own voice and their own power, their own creativity…”• [6:38] Craig explains what his A to E Parenting Method is… • [12:16] Craig explains about how some of his happiest childhood memories revolved around music.• [16:10] Craig believes that lullabies and bedtime rituals are a sacred time with your children. Share with us how you’ve taken it from the mundane to memorable and found the joy in parenting… and tag us on Facebook or Instagram @littleheartsacademy!For more information on the Imperfect Heroes podcast, visit: https://www.imperfectheroespodcast.com/Connect with Us!DJ Stutz -DJ Stutz: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littleheartsacademy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleheartsacademy/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOpphCRklDJiFXdS76U0LSQCraig Parks- Website: https://www.parentingharmony.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parentingharmony/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkfMC_XU4UoTmzMhZffuXeA Support the showSupport the show.If you like what you hear, we would appreciate your support.  Every little bit helps.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1779847/support