All you need is Love: The art of mindful parenting

by Shelja Sen

I accept and love you the way you are. You are unique, you are different and you are you. I will not compare you with others, I will not constantly keep expecting and demanding what you might not be able to do or give. As parents, we foist our dreams and aspirations on our children, push them to be more than we could ever be. But do we have the courage and honesty to look within and ask what drives our parenting - our own needs or those of our children? More crucially, are we able to accept them and respect them for who they are? Child & adolescent psychologist and family therapist Shelja Sen formulates five anchors of parenting to help you connect with the immense wisdom that is already present in Connect (create the foundation of parenting); Coach (build the necessary skills in children through an understanding of their unique wiring and temperament); Care (nurture ourselves for a more wholesome life); Community (build caring ecosystems for children to thrive in) and Commit (sustain the courage and compassion). Groundbreaking, essential reading.

Genres: Parenting, Self Help

208 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2015

Reviews

[Garima Gupta · Rating 4 out of 5]

As soon as I picked up this book and read through the front and back covers, I knew it will replace my previous current reading titles... It is a delight to read a work where the author does NOT claim to be an EXPERT because frankly I have had it up to here with "experts" telling me how to live my life. There is something very earthy and Indian about the perspective taken by Shelja Sen, the author. It connects with my basic approach to parenting. And immediately I wanted to get a copy for people I know who would love to hear this info. And needless to say, I want my hubby to read it immediately too! Haha. Go get this book if you are a parent. Your kids will thank you too.

[Hitesh Goenka · Rating 3 out of 5]

I picked this from the library hoping for some insights into the psychology of the parenting world. And this is exactly what I got from this book. I could relate to everything from a child's point of view. The parent's point of view also made sense which I can understand better only after experiencing parenting.
There are a lot of relatable experiences taken as examples in this book. It's practical from the word 'go'. It can be utilized as a guidebook for parents new and old. The lessons apply to all age groups as the concerns are commonly carried on till adulthood and beyond.
Many times, I found the book boring to read but wanted to know more so I carried on. This book reminded me that not all books could be entertaining to read. It's a difficult task to write such a book. Now that I have experience, I understand it all too well. Plus, it's subjective. If I found many parts of the book boring, it doesn't mean other readers will find it boring too.
Every parent should read this book to have a better shot at parenting skills. Reading such books is research for me. I need input for my writing. Hence, I try to read all sorts of books. I am glad to have picked this up.

3/5

[Spurthi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked this up while I was pregnant. Though the book talks close to nothing related to pregnancy or new borns, it's more catered towards parenting kids from toddlers to teenagers, it still made me quite confident that I'd handle this new stage of life quite well (and enjoy it in the process).
Definitely would recommend to new moms!!

[Hemadri · Rating 4 out of 5]

I only have an infant at the moment.. But this book has given me a lot of insight into parenting.

[Sudhir Mongia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the book. A must read for every indian parent esp the first time parents.

[Ankush Mittal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Summary is work on yourself , this will reflect on your child by default !

[Gorav Joshi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my first book on parenting and I like the book lucid language in which the writer is conveying the message on inside out approach for parenting I would love to read more books from same author