Description "An Amazon bestseller in Conflict Management and Parenting Psychology" "The ultimate parenting book with over 4,000 reader reviews!" "How to break the negative patterns that repeat in the chaos of parenting and communicate effectively with your child" This book chronicles the author's mindful parenting journey, which began the day she found herself collapsed on the floor in tears after lashing out at her child in anger. 'Why did no one tell me parenting would be like this? What on earth am I doing wrong?' Out of that utter frustration, the author developed and personally applied the mindfulness practices, empathetic communication skills, and practical conflict-resolution strategies that fill this book. We live in an age when parenting information is available to anyone willing to look for it. So why does parenting still feel so out of control, even when we study harder than anyone? The answer lies in how our brains react negatively to the recurring stress of parenting. Once that negative reaction kicks in, no amount of parenting advice can get through. The author explains that it's entirely natural to feel anger and lose rational judgment in stressful parenting moments—because we can't simply choose to react rationally instead of irrationally in the moment. However, she says it is possible to reduce this 'reactivity.' Through consistent mindfulness practice, we can break the patterns behind our negative reactions, and doing so is the essential first step toward communicating effectively with our children and building a good relationship with them. This book explains why parents need mindfulness and how to practice it, and offers concrete methods for using a mindful approach to communicate well with your child and cultivate a strong relationship. As you turn the pages, you'll find yourself reflecting first not on your child, but on yourself. You'll come to recognize the inner issues that make you feel on edge, and learn to bring calm order to a busy, scattered daily life. Only after that comes empathy for your child's thoughts and feelings. The moment you truly understand your own heart and learn to treat yourself with warmth and kindness, your relationship with your child will improve as well. With practical, actionable tips, this book supports parents, offers warm comfort during the difficult moments when things don't go as planned, and guides the parent-child relationship toward greater happiness. It is truly one of the best parenting books available.