The bestselling author of "Wherever You Go, There You Are" joins forces with his wife, Myla, in this groundbreaking new book about mindfulness in parenting children of all ages. Two-color throughout.
Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting
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In the rush, rush, rush of too-much-to-do-and-no-time-to-do-it, the all-important, nurturing aspects of parenthood can easily disappear. Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of Wherever You Go, There You Are and Myla Kabat-Zinn have collaborated on Everyday Blessings, a book that approaches parenting from the Zen Buddhist position of moment-to-moment awareness. It's a beautiful presentation and a thoughtful approach to mindful meditation that will help you slow down, enrich your life as a parent, and nourish the internal life of your children.
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118 of 124 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Jon and Myla Kabat-Zinn's mindful parenting book, Everyday Blessings, is so filled with love, hope, and peacefulness, that it stands out like a light above the sea of all the mechanical how-to-deal-with-your-kids books and cynical "kids versus parents" theories.
Like many parents, I spend a lot of time trying to do the "right" things as a parent, the things that will help my children grow to be whole adults. Also, like many parents, I would like to parent differently than my parents did. Where, then, does one turn for guidance?
Some "experts" say that children are born to "get as much as they can from their parents," that it's all a big game with winners and losers along the way. The parent-child relationship feels, to me, to be something more, something sacred and beautiful and worthy of my full attention and commitment. When I found Everyday Blessings I rejoiced.
This book mirrors and beautifully expands on my innermost beliefs about parenting. I read some passages through tears, out of relief that yes, there is another way; other times the tears came as I absorbed the beauty of the Kabat-Zinns' words and the love reflected in their interactions with their children. And of course, there were lots and lots of smiles.
I highly recommend this book as an antidote for all the mechanistic or cynical parenting books that are currently available.
49 of 50 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
Since becoming a new mother in February of 1999, I have read every parenting book I can get my hands on. This one was given to me as a gift and I have had a hard time putting it down. I have even written excerpts into my journal. Some of the words are so beautiful I find myself reading them out loud! I am a single Mom who struggles with finances and raising a little boy on my own. This book has helped me appreciate each moment with my son and find the good things in every day. It has truly changed my life and I plan to share it with other new mothers as well. I feel fortunate to have found it this early in my journey as a parent!
93 of 102 people found the following review helpful
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The Kabat-Zinns bring a fresh perspective to parenting, one that allows you and your children to be who you are, without preconceptions or restrictive expectations. It applies basic Zen precepts to child-rearing, such as living fully in the moment and acceptance. The Kabat-Zinns emphasize the need to respect the child's "sovereignty" (their word) which might be loosely translated as power or independence. I personally had a little difficulty with this concept as it seems to imply letting the little buggers get away with all sorts of infractions and deemphasizes the need to foster their consideration of others and behavioral limits. Overall, the authors can be vague and one wishes for a concrete directive for dealing with, for example, temper tantrums engendered by requests to eat broccoli. But the true test of a book on parenting is whether one can practice it and achieve results. In the brief time since I read it, I have noticed that I am more patient with, more attentive to, and more respectful of my 5 year old. Now, if I can just get him to eat his broccoli
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a guide to help us remember what matters most.
My favorite book on the subject of parenting. I have raised 5 children, and supported many other parents as a Nurse Midwife for 35 years. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Roxanne Cummings
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This is a terrific book!
This book is so helpful and reassuring to parents. Parenting is a tough job. If you are a good parent you ask yourself, "How can I benefit my child the most? Read more
Published 29 days ago by Candace Podvoll
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A little slow
I've only been reading this book for a few evenings now, but I need to read it in the morning from now on. It puts me to sleep! Read more
Published 2 months ago by sbings
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Very much enjoying this book. It reads in short chunks, and can be picked up as a reference manual to various past present and future parenting challenges. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Tara Nicholson
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I am in love with this book!
This book is such a delight! Although it is hard to compare it to other parenting books I've read (it's very different), it is by far my favorite. Read more
Published 4 months ago by LizKu
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Good book for all thoughtful parents (not just those interested in...
This is not a 'how-to' parenting manual - it doesn't provide (or claim to provide) specific advice on feeding, sleeping, discipline, etc. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Marinish
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Excellent
I can't remember how I was introduced to this book, likely through another one that I read.
I am the mother of 2 children including a 3 year old who has managed to... Read more
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Published 18 months ago by I W
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Extremely helpful and insightful book
I found this book after loving, and benefiting from, Jon Kabat-Zinn's book Full Catastrophe Living. This book applies minfulness practice and traits to parenting. Read more
Published on February 28, 2011 by JHC
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a must read for all parents
Highly recommended. I keep this book within reach and often pick it up and read a chapter when in need. Read more
Published on November 28, 2010 by modernsprout
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Incredible!
This is by far my favorite parenting book, although it is not a "typical" parenting book. Yes, it's about parenting, but it's also about so much more than parenting. Read more
Published on February 3, 2010 by Dan and Rachel
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