Shirley Pastiroff is a counsellor, mindfulness trainer and parent coach. She has trained thousands of parents in the techniques described in this book, and now works across the education and commercial sectors as well as with individuals and families. Shirley is a former BBC documentary-maker and lives in Auckland with her husband and five children.
"This is one of those rare books which takes an incredibly complex
but hugely important subject and turns that into simple tools we
can all understand and apply. If you sometimes struggle to be the
kind of parent you want to be... this book is an absolute must." -
Nigel Latta, clinical psychologist, author & speaker
"I am frequently asked how on earth we can raise resilient and
happy children in the over-scheduled and busy world we live in
today. The answer is Mindful Parenting. Here, Shirley Pastiroff
outlines simple and effective practices that are loaded with
meaning and power and serve to achieve exactly that - happy and
resilient relationships. Her practical and down to earth style
makes this easily achievable for parents." - Nathan Wallis,
neuroscience educator "A brilliant book. The increase in peace and
co-operation in our home is sensational. The tools in this book
helped me trust myself more and support my children to process
their difficult emotions and come out the other side able to think
and act in healthy ways. I'm pleased to report there is less losing
of my s#*t."- Petra Bagust, broadcaster & communicator
"In 20+ years of parenting programmes and resources none have
impacted our family more than Shirley's Mindful Parenting. From
frustration to connection; from red brain to green brain; Shirley
taught us - simply but profoundly - how to have the kind of
relationship with our children we all dream of. I'm SO excited
she's now put that material into a book!" - Greg Fleming, CEO
Parenting Place
"For a long time I felt helpless during those trying moments with
the kids, but with the practical approach Shirley offers in The
Mindful Parent I feel empowered with the tools to help navigate
those tricky times while still maintaining a deep connection with
my kids. This approach is helping me be the father I want to be." -
Ido Drent, actor
"With the explosion of social media and the ubiquitous digital
world our children operate in, the need for connection with our
kids is more important now than ever. Mindful Parenting is a
refreshing and timely book that's a must for all parents - offering
insightful and tangible steps to help navigate our relationships
and truly connect with our children." - Nikki Denholm, director The
Light Project
"As a surgeon and father of five, I found Shirley's book a
compelling read. It anchors the latest insights from neuroscience
with actionable, practical, and surprisingly simple ways to be the
parent you want to be. If you're interested in understanding your
innate responses to the unique challenges of parenting, creating a
calmer and healthier connection with your children, and
experiencing less parental guilt as a result, this book truly
delivers." - Zac Moaveni, paediatric surgeon
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