Mindfulness for Mums and Dads: Proven strategies for calming down and connecting

by Diana Korevaar

As a parent, it can be all too easy to live life on automatic pilot - fulfilling one demand after another while missing out on much of the journey. And though you can't control every situation, you can influence the outcome by learning to change how you react. Dr Diana Korevaar, a practising perinatal psychiatrist, uses mindfulness practice as a powerful tool to help parents calm down, connect and reframe the challenges they face in order to experience life more positively. Grounded in science, Mindfulness for Mums and Dads features dozens of case studies, as well as simple mindfulness practices that can be carried out anywhere. These are practical tools for anyone seeking to actively engage in their own recovery from anxiety or depression, or for those no longer content to 'just exist' in life, hoping that things will get better in the future. In as little as three minutes a day, it is possible to take control of your life, become calmer and more compassionate, and be fully present for the small moments in life that create true and lasting happiness.

Genres: Parenting

281 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 29, 2017

Reviews

[Amy Aquilini · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mindfulness for mums & dads helped me go from a helicopter parent to having a calm family unit that is peaceful... most of the time! The proven strategies in Dr Diana's book have helped me create a calm environment where we connect better than we ever have. This is a powerful guide that will remain in my personal library for many years to come.