Bluestone Families Ethos
Bluestone Families Ethos
A happy, healthy, connected family, in whatever form it takes, is the foundation to wellbeing and success in life. We want to be the best parents we can be, but no one gives parents the play book! At Bluestone Family and Parents’ Retreats we help parents navigate the challenges of parenting with the support and guidance of a renowned Australian child psychologist and parenting expert.
STRENGTHEN CONNECTIONS
The key to family functioning is connection. We are wired to connect with others and thrive in a family with healthy relationships. Sometimes the schedules of our everyday lives interrupt what we really want for our family interactions. Bluestone retreats provide the luxury of time and place combined with curated experiences to foster intentional parenting, and authentic interactions that are the building blocks of a happy, healthy, connected, family. A connected family produces confident children who feel safe in their sense of belonging.
ENJOY EACH OTHER
The importance of spending time together as a family cannot be overstated, but it should be quality time. Just being together more often doesn’t improve family relationships. Remember COVID lockdowns? The opportunity to slow down, play games, share experiences, spend time in nature and laugh together nurtures the wellbeing of parents and children. Along the way we understand and learn to appreciate each other with all our funny quirks, celebrating in our sameness and differences.
COMMUNICATE
From the oversharing five year old to the almost mute teen, communication changes as children change. As parents this can be challenging especially when there is a lot going on in life. Effective communication is the key, and whilst this can be daunting… it doesn’t need to be. Once we have the tools for listening and sharing, and the life changing skills of coaching our children then our families form strong and trusting bonds. They create a network of trust and reliance, successfully navigating good times as well as tough times.
LAUGH, LEARN, GROW
Bluestone Family Retreats encourage you to share new experiences together. You may even find that your children are better than you at some things…. what fun for your kids! This will show them that often the thrill of learning comes from their own achievements without the shadow of a parent or another sibling. Comparison often isn’t helpful, so learning to have a go even if you fail is a great lesson for your children. It is wonderful to share vulnerability, to be able to laugh at yourself and simply be happy you tried your best.