Practicing mindfulness can not only benefit yourself, but your children as well.  Learn how to be present with your children with this 7-part collection.

7 Days of Mindful Parenting - Part 2

Have at it

It’s natural to avoid unpleasant feelings, whether our own or others’ and yet we know that difficult emotions are signals that need attention.  When we create room for children to feel what they are feeling, including difficult emotions, it helps them to tune into their own experience and learn how to care for themselves and manage their emotions effectively.

Have At It!

Awareness

Curious Observation

Cognitive Flexibility

Attitudes of Mindfulness

Focus

Get in Control

Children learn to react and respond to annoyances and challenges by watching their parents.  Whether they’re conscious of it or not, they learn what’s right, wrong, appropriate, inappropriate, etc.  When we manage our frustrations and irritations in a way that isn’t harmful to ourselves or others, we feel more calm and also help our children develop the same good habits.

Get In Control

Say it Like you Mean it

Parenting is no doubt one of the most challenging responsibilities in life and for many, involves juggling multiple priorities, including work, relationships, household tasks, etc.  Sometimes the conversations we have with our kids are few and far between, especially as they move into their teen years and beyond.

Say It Like You Mean It

All in the Family

We know that a consistent practice of mindfulness helps you best realize the benefits, however there are many ways to bring mindfulness practice into your day.  One way to do this is by adding it to an already established routine that you have with your children.

All In The Family

Power in Presence

While it’s natural to want our children to have everything they need for a good and happy life, what kids truly need more than anything from their parents, is their undivided and kind attention.  Being fully present with our offspring helps them feel loved and appreciated for who they are.

Power In Presence

Be Your Own You

As parents, we may think that our children will be like us and later learn that person comes into the world with their own unique personality, interests and purpose.  When we become aware of our internal reactions to similarities and differences, and the expectations we hold for our kids, we help them discover what makes their heart sing and to accept themselves more fully.

Patience, Please

When we feel our buttons being pushed, whether with a small child, teen or young adult, we can end up responding in ways we don’t feel good about or later regret.  Exercising patience can help us through those challenging moments  with greater ease, leading to healthier and happier children and parents.

7 Days of Mindful Parenting - Part 2

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