Mindful Parenting

A mindful approach to parenting that helps children (and their parents) feel happier healthier calmer and less stressed in our frenetic eraRooted in the science of the brain and integrating cognitive neuroscience and child development Mindful Parenting is a unique program that speaks directly to today''s busy families who make up what Dr. Race calls Generation Stress. Research has shown that mindfulness practices stimulate the prefrontal cortex of the brain. Regular stimulation of this part of the brain helps us feel happier healthier calmer less anxious less stressed and makes it easier for us to concentrate and think clearly―the very behavior we are hoping our children will display.Dr. Race provides:An explanation of the way the brain works and why parents and kids today are more stressed anxious and angry than ever beforePractical solutions to the problem: Things parents can do to change brain patterns and create a more relaxed and happier homeBrain Coolers: Quick tips that can be used in the moment to help families relax recharge and create happiness (such as The Three Breath Hug)Mindful Parenting understands the realities of raising a family in our fast paced and often-frenetic world and provides hundreds of easy-to-implement solutions both for parents and their children to help them manage stress create peace and live happier lives.This book is a must-read for all parents of our generation.” --Sara Blakely founder of Spanx