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Buddhism for Mothers of Young Children: Becoming a Mindful Parent
A combination of personal narrative and stories gathered from mothers, this guide shows how spiritual and mindful parenting can help all mothers—Buddhists and nonBuddhists—be more open, attentive, and content. Byguiding motherson a spiritual path, this evocation alsohelps them cultivate wisdom, open-heartedness, anda better understanding of themselves and their children.
Paperback, 272 pages
Published
April 1st 2008
by Allen & Unwin
(first published 2007)
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so so so so good! Such accessible yet profound lessons! It took me ages to read, as I found each chapter - and sub-chapter segments, very dense with poignant lessons, and would need to digest small amounts of text before I moved on (I renewed this book more than once from my library!).
I am dying to read her first book as well. Infact, I'd LOVE to own a copy of both. It's a book I think all mums should have a read of, and a copy of on their shelves, to refer back to when things are rough.
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I am dying to read her first book as well. Infact, I'd LOVE to own a copy of both. It's a book I think all mums should have a read of, and a copy of on their shelves, to refer back to when things are rough.
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I have two boys, the oldest is just turning 6, and both this, and Sarah's original Buddhism for Mothers have completely saved me countless times during the mayhem of mothering. After the birth of my second child, this second delicious serve of parenting comfort, humour, reassurance, and LIGHT on the journey of parenting absolutely renewed my love for being a Mum. A brilliant read for Dads too. As soon as I know anyone's about to have a new bub, I rush to get them copies if both Sarah's books. Li...more
Beautiful book that makes you refocus and think hard about what parenting is and is all about. As a Christian reading this book I was unimpressed by the little digs at Christianity (which also seemed to come from a naive understanding of what the faith is) but overall I loved this book. It re-energized me, challenged me, and made me really think about what type of parent I am and want to be...and can become. A very nice reminder that this is all so fleeting and goes by so fast that we need to ma...more
Aug 08, 2012
Christy
marked it as to-read
I've found a husband. We have a mortgage and three children. I have a part-time job which fits into my life well, yet now I find myself asking, what next?... I have come face to face with my habit of always grasping for something new and stimulating. It's a habit that threatens my hopes of enjoying the life I have worked so hard to set up. --Megan
This is another great book by Sarah Napthali that still somehow manages to provide additional wisdom for having a Buddhist perspective as a mom. Reading this book is akin to taking a calm pill. When I've turned to this book after a tough day, everything feels a thousand times better!
A absolutely beautifully written book. Every chapter is like a dharma talk (sermon) about an issue or question a parent is faced with. A very relevent book. Even thought the title seems to limit the audience, this is a book for EVERY parent. Very touching.
I'm not Buddhist but this book is amazing. It really captures the bitter sweet moments of motherhood. It's taking me forever to read because I keep going back to reread sections that are especially touching. Best book I've read in a long time!
Loved this! Although... The book I scanned was called Buddhism for Mothers with Lingering Questions.
Thoughtful, peaceful and made me see things in a slightly different way. It's my second time reading Sarah Napthali and I want to read more.
Thoughtful, peaceful and made me see things in a slightly different way. It's my second time reading Sarah Napthali and I want to read more.
Wonderfully down to earth and practical advice on motherhood and a clear introduction to Buddhism. The author draws from Theraveda, Zen and Tibetan schools and lightly sketches an overview of non-self, dukkha and karma among others.
I turn to this kind of book when I'm feeling particularly strung out and/or confused, and it certainly has helped me more than any other 'parenting' book I've found. The approach, ideas and advice are a good way of acknowledging some of the difficulties of mothering...more
I turn to this kind of book when I'm feeling particularly strung out and/or confused, and it certainly has helped me more than any other 'parenting' book I've found. The approach, ideas and advice are a good way of acknowledging some of the difficulties of mothering...more
An interesting look at applying Buddhist principles to the mother/child relationship. The chapter on the Eightfold path was very informative.
This book gave me a little oasis of calm and common sense around the hurly burly of parenting my daughter.
A wonderfully refreshing look at motherhood and life.
hands down one of the most readable, enjoyable mothering books I've ever read.
Very refreshing, very calming perspective on parenting. I highlighted so many passages that spoke to me, items that I want to reread and refer back to. I am not a Buddhist, but heard/read good things about this book and I'm glad I gave it a go. So much of it made sense, not just in a parenting sense, but in other aspects of life as well: to try to live in the present moment, to accept yourself and others as they are, to relinquish control. Very thought-provoking and reassuring.
A helpful and soothing reminder to slow down and focus on what's important during the hectic early days of motherhood, but not much here in the way of original thinking. She uses A LOT of quotes from other people/writers, and personal anecdotes. Might be a good introduction to the likes of Thich Naht Hahn and other authors if you haven't read much about Buddhism.
Loved this book!
I really liked this book. It helped me remember that I need to be in the moment with my kids and to enjoy the small things! I also laughed and enjoyed the stories of other moms who are in the same situation as me. It is not easy being a mom (especially a stay-at-home mom) and I needed this vote of encouragement. I really recommend it for those moms out there with little children!
Almost as good as Buddhism for Mothers. This one was weighty and though, I loved it, found she struggled to keep the focus on the true purpose of the book. There was so much in this book, deep, important things to think about as both a mother and woman. I think I'll need to sit with it and then read it again to truly digest what she had to say.
I didn't make it all the way through this book, but it was a decent read. I moved on to competing reading topics.
Really helped kickstart my journey into mindfulness and got me ready for a more in-depth study of the foundations of Buddhism.
I've read it twice so far and will continue. I learn something new every time!
I've read it twice so far and will continue. I learn something new every time!
I didn't give this book the attention it deserves. It was my commuter read (and I work out of home only 1 day a week, so it took me a long time to get to the end). As I have two young boys, this book really hit home, and I will surely read it again.
I had to return this to the library because it was on hold for someone else. I've really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to finishing it. Reminds me of President Uchtdorf's conference talk.
This is an interesting book. I'm not buddhist but find that the way they approach life is fascinating. It's so nice to know that there's a better way of parenting than yelling all of the time :-D
I don't know a lot about Buddhism but I really, really enjoyed this book. I think about it a lot in my every day life. I would highly recommend it for moms.
Easy to read and had a lot of great insights. Glad I read this one slowly - thanks to the MPMK virtual book club.
I love this book. It has helped me start being a better mother and a better person. Highly recommended.
if blankie chronicles kate says it's the best parenting book ever, i'm in.
An interesting topic, but a slow read. I had trouble finishing it.
It's so helpful! Love it so far.
A beautiful love story.
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Sarah Napthali is a mother of two young boys who tries to apply Buddhist teachings in her daily life. Her working life has ranged from teaching English as a Second Language and corporate training, to human rights activism and interpreting. Since becoming a mother she has focussed on writing, initially for companies and later for individuals wanting to record their memoirs. With seven memoirs compl...more
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