Conscious Parenting

by Ran Knishinsky

Anyone who cares for children needs to attend to the essential message of this that the first two years are the most crucial time in a child's education and development, and that children learn to be healthy and 'whole' by living with healthy, whole adults. This is not your run-of-the-mill parenting book. Lee Lozowick decries the status quo of much contemporary thinking and practice with regard to children. His words have common-sense appeal, but offer no sweet consolation to those who are unwilling to make their parenting responsibilities a top priority in their lives. Lozowick is a child advocate who has worked with parents and children for the past twenty-five years.

Genres: Parenting

360 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1996

Reviews

[Remah Jane · Rating 1 out of 5]

I hated reading this book. I found Lee to be condescending and misogynistic. The way that he instructs women to birth and be in general is dismissive. He also references articles from Playboy, which perpetuates his subjugation of women. He took every opportunity to be condemning and wrote in a preachy tone. Regarding his parenting theories, I agree with a lot of the concepts, but I encourage you to read “it’s ok NOT to share” by Shumaker for a much more palatable delivery of these same theories.

[Ashley Sherburne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book, given to me by my teacher (Lee was her guru) made a profound impact on me and my attitude towards parenting. Most importantly, I was reminded that my job now is to provide my daughter with all of the love, role modeling, and support that I can and to put my ego-driven desires aside. There's nothing more important than how we raise our children, and it's important that we all receive that reminder from time to time. I wish every parent would read this book (and strive to lead a conscious lifestyle, of course). Lee left us a treasure.

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the most influential books of my life. I loved it.

[Rachel]

Too spiritual