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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By Octavia
Format:Paperback
I found this book to be so helpful. It really brought so much peace of mind.
I really found myself in tears at some points in this book. It really brought up some old memories, and it just blew me away. Love this book. I would recommend it to anyone, who wants to find inner peace when is comes to parenting. Very good read.
I really found myself in tears at some points in this book. It really brought up some old memories, and it just blew me away. Love this book. I would recommend it to anyone, who wants to find inner peace when is comes to parenting. Very good read.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Kym
Format:Paperback
As the parents of three children and experts on stress reduction, childbirth, and eco-issues (to name a few), this lovely couple has the ability and experience it takes to beautifully author this gentle book. Attached parents everywhere will deeply appreciate the support and encouragement for sharing a family bed, nursing toddlers, and lovingly respecting and responding to children's needs.
Every time I open this book I find refreshing insight that helps me maintain my gentle mothering focus and remember that my days of early parenting are indeed swiftly passing by. Thank you, Myla and Jon, for this permanent record of loving, attuned parenting that I pray my own child will someday joyfully follow.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
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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Wish I could rate this a 10, it's so good!
Everyday Blessings is so moving, so inspiring, and to read it provides such essential healing, for parents and, as a result, hopefully for children. Read more
Published on Jan 9 2009 by Amy VG
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A Solid Book on Parenting, May Be More Helpful for Parents of Older...
For a parenting book, this is a solid book. There is alot of quality content. The essence of the book is to care for your children, in a mindful way. Read more
Published on Dec 24 2008 by Ramiel Nagel
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Cherished Moments
It has been such a blessing to me to have this book to read during this past year, my first year of parenthood. Read more
Published on Nov 1 2003 by Janelle M. Stewart
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Beautiful
This book reminds us to cherish our roles as parents and is a joy to read. Helps one to maintain perspective in stressful times, and helps one to appreciate all the little... Read more
Published on Oct 13 2003
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These folks obviously don't have children!
While the ideas presented in this book are intriguing, their ideas are not for anyone who is at home with small children. Read more
Published on May 25 2002
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A Definite Re-Read!
When I read it for the first time several years ago, it revealed incredible insights to me, as a potential parent. Read more
Published on Sep 25 2000 by T. Serban
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An antidote for mechanistic parenting books
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... Read more
Published on July 25 2000 by Vandy Shrader
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the best parenting book I have ever read
Since becoming a new mother in February of 1999, I have read every parenting book I can get my hands on. Read more
Published on Oct 27 1999
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The book I've been searching for since I became a mother!
This book resonates with a truth I've always known deep inside me but have not always been able to articulate--even to myself. Read more
Published on July 18 1998
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