Mindful parenting isn’t just a positive catchphrase. Children who experience this form of parent have distinct advantages like avoiding depression, anxiety, acting out, and drug use.
In fact, a University of Vermont study looked at how mindful and positive parenting impacted the well-being of the children involved in the study. They defined mindful parenting as how attentive, non-judging, and non-reacting the parents were in interactions with their children.
Positive parenting includes actions like expressing unconditional love and setting limits versus using harsh physical punishments.
If this style of parenting appeals to you, then taking ten minutes to develop a mindful parenting plan will not only serve your children’s well-being, but it will also make your relationship with your child more conscious, connected, and intentional.