Raising Good Humans Every Day

Summary

As a parent, it's the little things you do each and every day that can help your kids grow up to be kind, confident, and conscientious human beings. But if you're like many parents, you're probably feeling overwhelmed. That's why you need quick, effective tools to stay present and manage emotions—both your child's and your own!



This "go-to" daily guide offers fifty simple ways to press pause, stop reacting, and start parenting with intention. You'll also find mindfulness skills for calming your own stress when difficult emotions arise; and tips for cultivating respectful communication, effective conflict resolution, and reflective listening. You'll learn to break the patterns and ingrained reactions that reflect the generational habits shaped by your parents.



Busy parents will discover self-compassion practices for those days when you feel like a "terrible parent"; breathing and meditation exercises for calming emotions; tips for "unhooking" from negative thoughts and self-criticism; and mindfulness skills for staying present. You'll also learn how to develop a "teaching mindset" when faced with difficult behavior, and find tons of creative activities to increase cooperation in your child.