The film actress and ' Celeb' Goldie Hawn has written a parenting book –
Most parenting
books focus on parents' needs – how to get back control, how to
get your child to do what you want without you ever asking them , how to set
limits and boundaries, 6 easy steps to deal with defiance etc.
Very few books help parents meet the
developmental needs of kids – how to help them become more empathic , have more
self control and be able to set their own limits and boundaries , regulate
their emotions, articulate their concerns, take perspectives , be mindful of
what you are doing and aware of others etc
Mindfulness helps kids reduce stress
levels and anxiety. They learn to calm
themselves down by connecting to their
inner selves and can also ' soothe '
themselves to sleep so that they get quality sleep. The traditional approach to
kids with ADHD is to give them medication. The obvious question is – why not
simply teach kids how to pay attention , focus and be aware. They then become
more intrinsically motivated by being more focused on the present , on the
process rather than just on the end product. They become more attentive to
others, more empathic and compassionate.
Goldie Hawn also teaches kids to be
aware how their brain works and be aware of their thinking – what part of the
brain is driving the thinking – the prefrontal cortex or the amygdala.
http://tiny.cc/ql7ev - Mindfulness for children
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWVkEVirYUg - mindfulness for children you tube
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