Have little ones at home? If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed and require some extra guidance, you’re not alone.Yet between your busy schedule, early morning shifts, sibling fights, and waiting in the preschool pick-up line, let’s be honest — you probably have little energy left to explore parenting books.

At the same time, mindfulness is all the buzz, and some parents are incorporating it into their parenting philosophy.

About Mindful Parenting

Mindfulness is defined as a practice of living in the moment. It means you’re aware of where you are in the world, about your thought process, and how you’re feeling on the inside and out. Mindfulness is also about looking at the world by judging less and being more acceptable.

The idea of getting awareness to the present moment is the core of Buddhist meditation, and it has been practiced for centuries.

Mindful parenting applies the principles of mindfulness to the many situations in your family that can feel a bit overwhelming at times. The goal of applying mindfulness to parenting is to respond thoughtfully to your child’s behaviors or actions rather than reacting abruptly.

You have to learn to accept the things the way they are. Nurturing your relationship in this way might help strengthen your bond and result in benefits.

Parenting is about being in the present moment and not letting emotions or trauma from the past or future get the better of you.

Key factors of mindful parenting

Mindful parenting mainly focuses on three main qualities:

  • being aware and paying attention to the present
  • intentionality and understanding of behavior
  • Having an attitude of being nonjudgmental, compassionate, and acceptance