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Mommy Mantras: Affirmations and Insights to Keep You From Losing Your Mind

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During these "trying twos" months, I've had by my side this book and it has helped keep me sane. I recommend it to both dads and moms (even people without kids). The authors validate the physical and emotional challenges of raising children or dealing with major life transitions while at the same time giving you simple tools for dealing with your needs, emotions and growing pains in a mindful way. They keep it real, too, always noting that none of us are saints or Buddhas, and that sometimes we gotta ask for help or put our kids' needs aside so we can do the dishes or take a break. These mantras are helping to keep me mindful in all my relationships.

The book is divided into short little chapters, perfect for skipping around or revisiting. Although, I have enjoyed reading it from front to back, as some of the insights build on those in previous pages. Right now, my favorite mantra is "Embrace the goat." It's based on a story about a woman whose son always wanted to do the same thing at the zoo: pet the goat the entire time. The mantra reminds me to stay present in the moment even when it seems mundane or endless. It reminds me that my child notices when I'm not present and wishing to be somewhere else. Being mindful of this, I've seen an immediate shift in my enjoyment level with my son, and he has noticed this as well. It seems like he breaks fewer rules (like throwing toys into the fireplace) when I'm mindfully present and he can see my full, undivided attention in my eyes and face.

Mommy Mantras is such a positive and inspiring book! While realistically acknowledging that motherhood can be stressful, mundane, and scary, the authors nevertheless strongly concentrate on the positive aspects of motherhood too, and offer numerous ways to turn any negative situation around!! It is a book that parents can repeatedly return to for guidance, inspiration, and laughs!!

As a mother of 3 young children, I have read many books on parenting in the past several years. Quite a few have been helpful (see my other reviews!) but this is the first one that I read where I felt like the author(s) really understood *me* and all my thoughts around mothering. I have so many good intentions when it comes to being a mother and yet, how often do I find myself yelling at the kids,"FOR THE LOVE OF PETE JUST GET YOUR SHOES ON!"? Reading this book helped me feel understood and certainly normalized my experience but it also has given me tools for managing my own emotions. I've compiled a list of all the mantras and just posted it in my kitchen as a reminder and it really does help. There are a lot of books I think every parent should read, but this has just jumped to the top of the list.

I loved this book; I found the affirmations helpful, informative, witty and clever!
As a non-mommy and elementary educator, I was able to make vital connections and greatly enjoy the book on many levels. Dr. Dillon's guidance can offer insight into family and inter-personal relationships, shedding useful light on the stages of our lives.
This is a sensitive and welcome little must-have book..
for mommies and non-mommies alike!

Not only is this book helpful for moms, but also to anyone who finds themselves in frustrating, stressful, disappointing situations. The 'mantras' can be applied to anyone's daily life, especially those who spend time with children, to help us embrace a healthy perspective that includes joy and peace.

After reading my copy of this book, I'm ordering copies for my sisters. Emphasizing calm in chaotic situations, the authors give great tips for managing the stresses of everyday parenting struggles. Reading the book was like getting great advice from my mom- with anecdotes and memories giving these words of wisdom context.

A great baby shower gift, or for the upcoming holidays! I also highly recommend this for a mom's club discussion. *****

This book is what moms have been looking for! I feel SO much more comfortable raising my 16 month old now and am so thankful I found it! I feel alot more at peace with my child and when it gets tough can separate myself from the situation~which I believe has helped in my adult relationships as well! I can't wait for my friends to have babies cause this is what their getting for a baby shower gift!!!!

A terrific book for first time (or fifth time!) moms. Meaningful and accessible, the authors distill critical parenting themes into mantras that can be pondered and used at difficult or stressful times. The fact that the foibles and frustrations of the authors themselves are used for discussion make this especially entertaining.

The perfect baby shower gift, and one that will be appreciated for years...

This is my first time to ever review a product of any kind, but this book was so exceptional I felt I must post something. The authors are clearly highly educated psychologists, but the book uses real-life stories and lots of humor to make their points easy to understand. I don't know how many times I found myself laughing out loud while reading this book. I usually avoid non-fiction, but I actually found myself looking forward to reading this before bed. It made me feel like someone really understood what I was going through. Better yet, it had solutions on how to make life (for me and my kids) better. This is the single best parenting book out there!

What a rare treat! How often do you find a witty, significant and insightful text? I highly recommend this book to moms, dads and anyone else who struggles with the joys and challenges of raising kids. Reflect on your approaches and grow. Do it with insight and humor!