Publisher's Synopsis
PARENTS: Do you... Struggle with the challenges of a chaotic feeding schedule or a lack of sleep? Feel frustrated by your toddler's frequent tantrums? Wish you could be "more present" with your little ones?If so, then one solution is to focus on mindful parenting habits. Mindful parenting is intentional, conscious, and attentive parenting in both good times and bad. It involves giving yourself the space and mental focus to be proactive rather than reactive, and to be thoughtful and compassionate in your interactions with your children, your spouse, and yourself.Specifically, mindful parenting involves three key factors:
- Noticing your own emotions when you and your child have conflict.
- Learning to pause before responding to your child in anger.
- Listening carefully to your child's viewpoint, even if you disagree with it.
- Determine the kind of parent you want to be.
- Work in tandem with your spouse or partner to be a team and present a unified front to your children.
- Be fully present with your children in difficult, neutral, and happy times.
- Respond during high-stress and uncomfortable situations with your children.
- Be aware of your child's unique needs to tailor your responses and expectations accordingly.
- Map out realistic schedules, activities, and rules that foster more presence and less distraction.
- Create an environment in your home that reinforces mindfulness.
- Be more mindful yourself so you have the space to be available to your children and family.
