Parenting with Peace and Presence: Ten Powerful Practices to Help You Manage the Challenges and Cherish the Joys of Parenting

Parenting continually asks us for more: more stamina more patience more wisdom. . In Parenting with Peace and Presence long-time yoga practitioner Nicole St. Arnaud offers practical supportive skills to help parents manage the challenges of parenting with ease and grace. . As a parent who is also experiencing the disabling symptoms of Juvenile Parkinsons disease Nicole had to find additional resources to supplement her strength and stamina. In this book she describes the ten powerful practices that enabled her to manage the challenges and be present for the gifts of the early years of parenting.. Through anecdotes explanation and simple exercises she guides the way for other parents to use techniques such as conscious breathing present moment awareness concentration and energy management to support themselves in their everyday life as a parent.. In these pages parents will learn to: . - Stay calm during times of distress - Make up for lost sleep - Get more done in less time - Be present for precious moments - Make sound decisions - Prioritize self-care - Conserve energy - Use speech wisely - See the light in all things - Connect with their children and- Be the parent they want to be. If you want to parent with presence awareness peace and joy then this is the book for you.