Meditation for Moms and Dads: 108 Tips for Mindful Parents and Caregivers

Meditation has long been the domain of the child-free seeker. Time and again, fellow parents lament about their lack of time to do even basic self-care, never mind meditation. This sense of lack feeds into the concept that a sincere, regular meditation practice and parenthood cannot co-exist. Meditation Practice for Moms and Dads: 108 Tips for Parents and Caregivers is not another “how to meditate” book. It's for the parent/caregiver who has resources for "how-to" or has already experienced the benefits of meditation, but cannot seem to maintain a regular practice due to the chronic demands of care giving and householding.

This book is the cheerleader for meditating parents and caregivers. It boldly claims that a thriving meditation practice is not only possible, but an absolute must for parents, and it isn't an empty claim. The author, Shana Smith, is doing it. Her journey is profound, funny, and fabulous. This entertaining combination of tips, real-parent stories, and poetry demonstrates that parents can squelch the mindset of "I can't" to "I will," and celebrate the opportunity to embrace parenthood and worldly life itself as a vital spiritual practice.