Mindfulness for Parents: Finding Your Way to a Calmer Happier Family

Many of us find the challenges of family life especially the early years daunting and overwhelming. The task of raising children is not easy the stakes are high so how can mindfulness help us parent better? What is it? How do you do it? And does it help? This book will teach you how to become a better more patient parent using mindfulness. It will help you to:   • Stay calm in a crisis    • Feel more connected to your children    • Be patient    • Throw yourself into an activity    • Not say something you may regret    • Keep a sense of perspective Written in a friendly and accessible style Amber Hatch author of Nappy Free Baby and Colouring for Contemplation includes tons of practical information alongside anecdotes tips and insights that will help any parent whether they are new to mindfulness or well practiced to achieve a calmer more relaxed family life. Topics covered include: dealing with the early weeks including responding mindfully to your baby's cries joining your child in play and preventing mealtime and bedtime stress screentime encouraging outdoor play and saying no developing positive qualities and managing difficult behaviour and introducing mindfulness to children.

Paperback: 256 pages

Publisher: Watkins Publishing (February 14 2017)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 178028960X

ISBN-13: 978-1780289601

Product Dimensions: 3.4 x 0.8 x 8.5 inches

Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces