Buddhism for Mothers of Young Children: Becoming a Mindful Parent [Paperback]

Sarah Napthali (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 20, 2010

From the author of the acclaimed Buddhism for Mothers, a guide to discovering the path to meaningful, spiritual, and satisfying motherhood

 

A combination of personal narrative and stories gathered from mothers, this guide shows how spiritual and mindful parenting can help all mothers—Buddhists and non-Buddhists—be more open, attentive, and content. By guiding mothers on a spiritual path, this evocation also helps them cultivate wisdom, open-heartedness, and a better understanding of themselves and their children. The Buddhist teachings and principles help answer questions that all mothers face, especially those with young children: Who are my children? Who am I? How can I do my best by my children and myself? What to do about all that housework? and Is this all? Written in a clear and engaging style, this warm and simple meditation facilitates parenting with awareness, purpose, and love.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“A lovely book for anyone that wants to become more present in their parenting.”  —AmericanBuddhist.net

"If you liked her first book, Buddhism for Mothers, you'll adore this one. It'll give you a new perspective on parenting and may even help you enjoy it more."  —Sunday Telegraph

About the Author

Sarah Napthali is a mother of two who tries to apply Buddhist teachings in her daily life. She is the author of Buddhism for Mothers and Buddhism for Mothers of Schoolchildren.

Product Details

• Paperback: 258 pages
• Publisher: Allen & Unwin (July 20, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1742371922
• ISBN-13: 978-1742371924
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #82,106 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Sarah Napthali is a practicing Buddhist with more than 10 years of experience applying Buddhist principles to her everyday life. She is the mother of two small children and has contributed to the Australian magazines Women's Weekly, Elle, Mother and Baby, and Australian Parents.

Customer Reviews

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A celebration of motherhood as a meditation, May 18, 2008

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Irisversicolor "Iris Versicolor" (Belgium, Europe) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Buddhism for Mothers of Young Children: Becoming a Mindful Parent (Paperback)

I got this invitation to write a review while reading Buddhism for Mothers of Young Children: Becoming a Mindful Parent. I read Sarah Napthali's first book on Buddhism for Mothers and enjoyed it. I read this book with great pleasure as well. Napthali reflects on Buddhists principles from a recognizable point of view, that of a mother. A real 'I have been there and I have done that' mother. This makes the book a pleasure to read. You do not have to be a Buddhist to like this book and the author doesn't demand you to understand difficult Buddhist scriptures. You can even read this book while being interrupted by your child and I am quite sure that you will stay calm and kind. I like this book best because it helps you to celebrate motherhood not so much because of your kids (there are many other books on that subject) but because Napthali helps you to make it a long lasting meditation and gain wisdom and joy in the demanding years of parenting young children.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Motherhood as a Spiritual Path - Good for non-Buddhists too, February 5, 2009

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L. Erickson "Mommy Mystic" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Buddhism for Mothers of Young Children: Becoming a Mindful Parent (Paperback)

What I like about this book is that the author writes as both a practicing Buddhist and a hands-on mother, and her personal stories bring the two together. She doesn't write in the voice of a Buddhist 'teacher', or as a parenting expert. She shares stories from the trenches of her daily experience, and is very honest about how she feels in the moment. This makes it easy to translate into your own life.

All of the chapters revolve around a question, such as 'Who am I?', 'Where am I going?', 'What does this moment require?' and even 'What can I do about all the housework?' The most meaningful chapter to me personally was 'Who are my children?', which addresses the ideas and projections we often impose on our children, out of concern or denial.

I personally liked this book more than the prior, because it also covers the themes of mindfulness well, but branches out into more psychological issues associated with motherhood and ties them back to Buddhism. I think any parent can benefit from this book.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Transforming, August 10, 2008

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M. Huelmann (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Buddhism for Mothers of Young Children: Becoming a Mindful Parent (Paperback)

Excellent book. I can't recommend it enough. It has changed the way I parent and the way I treat myself and those around me. If you are looking to be more present in your life and with your children I suggest you read both of her books!