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Parenting & Family

Parenting is one of the most rewarding and demanding things you'll ever do. Mindfulness can help you stay patient, present, and connected with your family - even on the days when nothing goes according to plan.
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Expert Interviews
Mindful Birthing (Video) 

Nancy Bardacke, author of Mindful Birthing, talks about the Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting program.  Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • November 18, 2013
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Expert Interviews
Empathy 101 

Daniel Goleman looks at three types of empathy that leaders, teachers, and parents should have.  Read More 

  • Daniel Goleman
  • October 8, 2013
Mindfulness For
The greatest gift to give your child: your presence 

While there may be many books out there on parenting, there really isn't any definitive guide because every baby and child is unique and all parents come with unique baggage from childhood and genetics. Becoming a parent is wonderful for stirring up all of those old memories and connections from… Read More 

  • Elisha Goldstein
  • May 23, 2012
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Mindfulness For
Reconnect as a family 

Family life can be very, very busy. Here, Susan Kaiser Greenland suggests ways in which we might reconnect with our loved ones and the world around us. Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • April 4, 2012
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