Buddhism for Mothers

Parenthood can be a time of great inner turmoil for a woman, yet parenting books invariably focus on nurturing children rather than the mothers who struggle to raise them. This book is different. It is a book for mothers. "Buddhism for Mothers" explores the potential to be with your children in the all-important present moment; to gain the most joy out of being with them. How can this be done calmly and with a minimum of anger, worry and negative thinking? How can mothers negotiate the changed conditions of their relationships with partners, family and even with friends? Using Buddhist practices, Sarah Napthali offers ways of coping with the day-to-day challenges of motherhood. Ways that also allow space for the deeper reflections about who we are and what makes us happy. By acknowledging the sorrows as well as the joys of mothering, the book can help you shift your perspective so that your mind actually helps you through your day rather than dragging you down. This is Buddhism at its most accessible, applied to the daily realities of ordinary parents.

Table of Contents

1 Buddhism and motherhood2 Parenting mindfully3 Finding calm4 Dealing with anger5 Worrying about our children6 Creating loving relationships7 Living with partners8 Finding happiness and losing our self-image9 Meditating 10 Putting it into practiceAppendix 1 The noble eightfold pathAppendix 2 Helpful booksAppendix 3 Helpful websitesAppendix 4 From the scripturesAppendix 5 Buddhism for mothers of newbornsBibliographyIndex

From The Publisher:

Sarah Napthali addresses the often-overlooked spiritual needs of mothers and discusses Buddhist teachings as applied to motherhood.