Parents are in a constant time crunch, and we all do our bestt with the tough balancing act of juggling work, raising our children, spending quality time with our families, and carving out personal time for ourselves. We’re often left feeling stressed and drained, and wondering how can we find more time, space, and energy in our lives.
How can mindfulness help us as parents?
Our 6-week course teachers parents mindfulness practices that are scientifically validated and provide numerous positive benefits for our health and well-being. These well-researched, practical tools help bring a greater sense of patience, kindness and empathy into the home, greater calm and balance to our lives, and a renewed sene of joy and strength to our families and communities.
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In this 6-week course you will learn:
- How we define mindfulness and why it is an essential life skill
- How mindfulness positively impacts and improves the functions of the brain
- Ways in which mindfulness increases attention, stress-reduction, resilience and empathy
- Simple practices to help you transform into a more present, open and receptive parent
- How to support your child’s brain at key developmental stages
- Practical skills and resources for integrating mindfulness practices into your daily life
Location: James Madison High School
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Time: October 13th-November 17th, 2015 (7:00pm-8:30pm Tuesday evenings)
