Maru Rojas
Recovering Strict Parent and Compassionate Change-Maker

Hello, I'm so glad you’re here.

I’m Maru Rojas, a Trauma-Informed Parenting MENTOR, Aware Parenting Instructor, and advocate for raising emotionally intelligent humans. 

my story

I began as an Artist and Art Educator, spending over a decade working with children.

But when I became a mother, my world shifted. I was overwhelmed, sleep-deprived, and yearning for a different approach to sleep.

When I was pregnant, I read The Continuum Concept, the first of many books that would completely transform the way I thought about parenting. I followed all the indigenous attachment-style practices like breastfeeding on demand and co-sleeping, yet my daughter wasn’t sleeping longer than 2 hours at a time.

I continued to devour parenting books and explore various methodologies, but nothing resonated with me until I found Aware Parenting, which finally shed light on the struggles I faced, like sleep deprivation, and provided a new way to connect with my baby while honouring her needs. 

One of the aspects that drew me to Aware Parenting was the realisation that I didn't have to suppress my daughter's crying or try to fix every problem so she wouldn’t cry.

I discovered I could simply listen to her when she needed to express feelings, and create a safe space for all emotions. Yet, as someone who hadn't been listened to as a child, I found this practice very challenging. It was through this experience that I understood the importance of addressing my own needs and emotions to better support my daughter. The more I embraced my feelings, the more I could hold space for hers.

Aware Parenting not only saved me from maternal burnout, it transformed my relationship with my children and fuelled my passion for empowering other parents seeking change.

My personal experience with attachment-style parenting and ancient practices like Elimination Communication inspired me to certify as an EC and Potty Learning Consultant through Go Diaper Free. Later, as an Aware Parenting Instructor, I started helping other parents navigate sleep challenges and foster deeper connections with their babies.

a bit deeper…

Embracing Inclusivity and Decolonizing Parenting Practices

As a Latinx person raised in an authoritarian culture, I'm deeply committed to decolonizing parenting practices and promoting inclusivity.  I aim to help parents unlearn harmful patterns, like the "perfect mother" myth, and promote the recognition and support of indigenous practices in post-colonial cultures. I aim to normalise the challenges of parenting and highlight the power of a supportive village.

Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children for a More Compassionate World

I believe we can raise cooperative, sensitive humans without relying on rewards or punishments. By fostering emotional awareness and self-expression, our children can grow into compassionate individuals connected to us, the world, and their own feelings. My goal is to raise children who challenge the "disconnected domination culture" and contribute to a new, more empathetic paradigm.

By embracing Aware Parenting, a trauma-informed approach, I'm dedicated to raising a new generation that defies traditional parenting paradigms and shapes a more compassionate world.

When I’m not parenting…

Apart from parenting and coaching, in my spare time I find joy and balance through ancestral living practices, bouldering, and climbing. Or rocking fun and funky colourful nails – a reflection of my vibrant spirit and determination to challenge the status quo.

what i offer 

Personalized Parenting Support and Transformative Courses

With a unique blend of expertise and personal experience, I offer a range of services tailored to meet your family's needs:

My mission is to empower parents like you to nurture strong, connected families and eliminate childism and oppression.

Find out more about Aware Parenting on Aletha Solter’s website: Aware Parenting Institute.

How Aware Parenting Looks in Practice:

Key Principles and Insights

  • Self-Compassion: Cultivating self-compassion allows us to extend empathy and understanding to our children.

  • Moving Away from Punishment: Shifting focus from punishments and timeouts to connection and listening, fostering trust and respect in the parent-child relationship.

  • Acknowledging Our Own Experiences: Recognizing the challenges of parenting respectfully, especially if we didn't experience it ourselves, encourages growth and understanding.

  • Trusting Our Children: Empowering our children by trusting their choices in all aspects of life, from food preferences to emotional expression.

  • Understanding Tantrums and Meltdowns: Viewing these outbursts as a natural way for children to release stress and heal from trauma, instead of punishing or suppressing them.

  • The Power of Laughter and Play: Using laughter and play as essential tools for helping children heal from adverse experiences and nurturing connected, cooperative, and compassionate individuals.

  • By embracing these principles, we can create a new paradigm of parenting that fosters emotional intelligence, connection, and empathy, ultimately shaping a more compassionate world for generations to come.

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Ready to Enjoy Your Parenting Journey and Nurture Your Own Needs?

Whether you're struggling with sleep challenges or toileting issues, seeking a more compassionate parenting approach, or simply want to connect with a like-minded community, I invite you to join me on this transformative journey. Let's create a new paradigm together, one that nurtures emotionally intelligent, cooperative, and sensitive humans.

To learn more about my services or explore the world of Aware Parenting, visit my website or get in touch.

A more compassionate world begins with our children. 

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