A review by marleah_a
Mindful Discipline: A Loving Approach to Setting Limits and Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child by Shauna Shapiro, Chris White

4.0

I learned that I'm actually more mindful than I knew. I worked as a paraeducator in a special ed classroom for a year and learned the skills of patience, compassion, and understanding before I became a parent. I think that experience has been indispensable now that I'm dealing with a toddler at home. A lot of what the authors call mindfulness in this book involve listening to your child, understanding the root issue, being patient, and being present in the moment.

I do need to work on being present in the moment. Luckily, this book offers many mindfulness exercises to help you do so. The authors' writing style is approachable and makes mindfulness seem possible for everyone. It's also broken into small sections so it's easy to grab some reading time during naps or just between running after your kiddo.

The book did reaffirm that I am doing a lot of things right; however, the book also provides hands-on tips for areas that need improvement.