Jon Kabat-Zinn, the scientist and widely recognized father of contemporary, medically-based mindfulness—over 30 years ago he developed a therapeutic meditation practice known as Mindful Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)—defines mindfulness simply as "paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgmentally."
The need for parents to embrace a mindful and consciousness-based approach to parenting is more apparent than ever before. Society is in a constant state of flux, and families are under increasing pressure to keep up with the changes. Most families are made up of double-earners; that is to say, both parents are working during the day, returning home to their kids at night. This makes the time that parents spend with their kids all the more important and valuable. And the most valuable thing in the world to kids is the presence of their parents. It is the real, conscious, in-the-moment interactions that will lead to authentic parent-child relationships.
Mindfulness simply refers to being present fully with all that is going on—observing the present moment without giving into the temptation to add labels or judgment.
Mindful parenting is critical in today’s world based on the five tenets on which it operates. The five tenets are as follows:
Making space every day for just being
Managing stress mindfully
Embracing the model that encourages parents to be just good enough
Honoring the child’s individuality
Cultivating a lifestyle of kindness and compassion
The need for parents to embrace a mindful and consciousness-based approach to parenting is more apparent than ever before. Society is in a constant state of flux, and families are under increasing pressure to keep up with the changes. Most families are made up of double-earners; that is to say, both parents are working during the day, returning home to their kids at night. This makes the time that parents spend with their kids all the more important and valuable. And the most valuable thing in the world to kids is the presence of their parents. It is the real, conscious, in-the-moment interactions that will lead to authentic parent-child relationships.
Mindfulness simply refers to being present fully with all that is going on—observing the present moment without giving into the temptation to add labels or judgment.
Mindful parenting is critical in today’s world based on the five tenets on which it operates. The five tenets are as follows:
Making space every day for just being
Managing stress mindfully
Embracing the model that encourages parents to be just good enough
Honoring the child’s individuality
Cultivating a lifestyle of kindness and compassion
An happy family with two kids