Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting

by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Myla Kabat-Zinn, Jon Kabat-Zinn (Joint Author)

Overview

The bestselling author of Wherever You Go, There You Are (more than 1,000,000 total copies in print) and Full Catastrophe Living joins forces with his wife, Myla, in this groundbreaking revised edition (released in October, 2014) of the classic book about mindfulness in parenting children of all ages. Updated with new material—including an all new introduction and expanded practices in the epilogue—Everyday Blessings remains one of the few books on parenting that embraces the emotional, intuitive, and deeply personal experience of being a parent, applying the groundbreaking "mind/body connection" expertise from global mindfulness leader, Jon Kabat-Zinn and his wife, Myla Kabat-Zinn.

With the growing interest in mindfulness as a way of living, and with increasing scientific evidence of its value for optimal health and well-being, including a new field in psychology devoted to mindful parenting, and with mindfulness being increasingly integrated into K-12 education, there has never been a better time for cultivating greater mindfulness in parenting and in family life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780786883141
Publisher:	Hachette Books
Publication date:	05/01/1998
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	416
Product dimensions:	5.38(w) x 8.25(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D, is the Executive Director of the center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society and Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Dr. Kabat-Zinn's work has contributed to a growing movement of mindfulness into mainstream institutions in our society such as medicine and psychology, health care and hospitals, schools, corporations, prisons and professional sports. He leads workshops on stress reduction and mindfulness across the country and worldwide. He was featured in the PBS series Healing and the Mind with Bill Moyers, and on Oprah. In 2007, he received a Pioneer in Integrative Medicine Award from the Bravewell Philanthropic Collaborative for Integrative Medicine.

Myla Kabat-Zinn, B.S.N., R.N., has worked as a childbirth educator, birthing assistant and environmental advocate.

The authors live in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Editorial Reviews

"The pages of this book invite us to discover a way of parenting in the present moment that helps us see our children for who they are and ourselves with greater awareness. Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn show us a wise path that leads to deep connection, empathy, and love both for our children and ourselves. Their book is a treasure, especially for these fast-paced, accelerating times when many of us seek more balance and wholeness in our lives and relationships."—Nancy Carlsson-Paige, author of Taking Back Childhood: A Proven Roadmap for Raising Confident, Creative, Compassionate Kids.

"The Kabat-Zinns' book is a gift and a blessing, filled with wise counsel for stepping wholeheartedly into the parenting journey. I urge parents to take refuge in this beautiful book, and to be inspired to embrace each day as an opportunity for learning, growing, and loving more deeply."—Susan Stiffelman, author of Parenting without Power Struggles: Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids While Staying Cool, Calm, and Connected

"Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn are pioneers in cultivating the inner clarity that creates the parental presence our children of any age need to become securely attached. Their personal and professional insights in this accessible, story-filled classic volume enable us to become the kind of parent we want to be-open, attuned, flexible, and compassionate to our children and to ourselves. This revised and updated edition of the original source for 'mindful parenting' gives us new guidance to create the life of love our children deserve. Soak in their words of wisdom and everyone will benefit!"—Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., author of Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain

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