CHILDREN AND THE TRUTHING ESSENCES
Traditionally, Bach Flower Essences are safe and natural for children when diluted in water. Due to the gentle nature of these formulations, there are no known side-effects.
All Truthing Essence Formulations ARE preserved in spring water and organic brandy (approx. 4-6 drops during the course of an entire day of doses) and therefore contain alcohol. For pregnancy, breastfeeding, babies, and small children, consult a medical professional to help you make the best choices for you or both of you.
CAUTION FIRST:
The best way to help your child(ren) self-regulate with Flower Essences is to use them yourself. Children are sensitive and in tune to your energy and emotions. When you shift in positive ways they pick up on it. When you restore your energy and regulate your emotions, how you parent evolves.
MONKEY SEE, MONKEY DO.
NOTE: For children, always dilute drops into a glass of water. Some parents take a bottle of water and put 16 drops (4x4) that their child can sip through the day.
Each Truthing Essence formulation follows the true emotional needs of a person on a developmental basis.
Ex. When you see your child struggling with attention-seeking, lack of confidence, shame, apathy, etc., there is an issue around the child not feeling seen. This is where the collection begins, with Seen. After a full course (3-4 weeks), notice if there is any improvement. If so, and you observe another layer of issues around perfectionistic tendencies, lack of attention, criticism, tension, etc., then move on to the next Essence, Heard. And continue accordingly.
Hopefully it goes without saying that this does NOT supplement the responsibilities of parenting. This is to help parents help their children.
TRUTHING DURING DEVELOPMENT
Some Essences operate on a level of maturity, understanding, and experience that only comes with a certain age — and brain development.
Seen. Heard. Held. are for any age at any time, however these are the only Essences appropriate for anyone 8 years old and under.
Preteens, teens, and young adults can progress to Soundness of Body, Freedom of Mind, and Clarity of Heart. These are great to boost confidence, immunity from peer pressure, and knowing and learning your body (especially within safety around sexuality).
This can be parent or individually led, with the agreement of everyone involved.
Sense of Self, Not Your Mother, and Free Human, are age 25+ Essences only, as they require a fully developed brain.