Customer Reviews
Inspiration - By: shukr, 31 Mar 2007 
Never ceases to help me to focus on the moment & see conflict as productive. What could be better!
This book has helped me realize how important my daughter is - By: sue.deme@virgin.net, 07 Nov 2001 Parenting is such a shock, plus there is no rule book! Mindful parenting has helped me realize how important it is to understand your child & make them feel loved, understood, safe, & worth listening too. As a mother I am continously being tested by my daughter, particularly when she is angry, fed up & generallly being a monster! The book has helped me appreciate that when our children are at their most difficult, that is the time we must be the most understanding, tolerant & calming! If I feel I am going off track i.e shouting & not thinking or listening to my daughter, I just pick up the book & it centers me; I once again find my compassion & tolerance. Wonderful book.
Zen parenting. Wherever you go, your kids are there too. - By: , 17 Sep 1997 
The Kabat-Zinns bring a fresh perspective to parenting, one that alllows you & 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 & 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 personallly had a little difficulty with this concept as it seems to imply letting the little buggers get away with alll sorts of infractions & deemphasizes the need to foster their consideration of others & behavioral limits. Overalll, the authors can be vague & 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 & achieve results. In the brief time since I read it, I have noticed that I am more patient with, more attentive to, & more respectful of my 5 year old. Now, if I can just get him to eat his broccoli.
