About Kirsten
Welcome!
I’ve had a lot of people asking “Just who is this gal who knows so much about parenting?”
Well, let me introduce myself and my family a little better. I’m Kirsten Nelson – Professional Mother, author, and founder of Magnifying Minds LLC, a company passionate about showing parents the amazing treasures that are our children and providing powerful resources to learn about ourselves, our children, and how to create a nurturing environment for raising amazing children.
And you know what? It is easy and fun to do this!
My Source of Inspiration
How did I get the idea to start a company like this? Well, it all started when my husband, Brandon, and I became parents when our first son, Elias, was born. There is nothing quite like holding that brand new baby in your arms that makes you look at life in a completely different way.
Contemplating the incredible responsibility of caring for a new little life made me realize that I had no idea how to be a parent! I was a little overwhelmed and more than a little frightened. Babies don’t come with instruction manuals (at least mine didn’t – let me know if you got one and where I can get a copy!)
I decided to see what I could figure out on my own and I began devouring books. When our second son, Xander, was three months old, we began a year-long mentorship with Bob Proctor and began learning about the amazing human mind. This mentorship proved to be pivotal in our lives and helped to awaken a passion in me to help other parents learn what would be included in a “Parenting Instruction Manual” if there was one.
The Most Important Thing I’ve Learned
One of the most important things I have learned about how to be a better parent is how important it is to learn about ourselves as individuals. Ask yourself these questions.
- Who am I?
- What do I love to do?
- What do I really want in life?
- How can I serve others doing what I love?
If you take the time to really ponder these and find the answers, you will be amazed as I was at the changes you will see in your life.
How to Give More to Your Kids
When you are on an airplane, their safety presentations instruct you to make sure you put your oxygen mask on before you attempt to help others. If you don’t you will end up needing help yourself because you won’t have the strength to even take care of yourself.
As a parent, you must take care of yourself in order to be able to give anything to your children. The more you take care of yourself, the more you will have to offer to your children. It’s really amazing!
When you take the time to give to yourself, to put your own “oxygen mask” on first, you will be a better parent than if you tried to do without. It’s truly a win-win situation.
So join me in learning about ourselves and our children. Let’s be the best parents we can be so they can grow up to be the best people they can be. We are raising the future of the world. Let’s make it a bright, beautiful future!
