Mindful Parenting, Kristen Race, PhD
Mindful Parenting, Kristen Race, PhD
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Mindful Parenting
Simple and Powerful Solutions for Raising Creative, Engaged, Happy Kids in Today’s Hectic World

Author: Kristen Race, PhD

Narrator: Emily Durante

Unabridged: 7 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 07/28/2020

Synopsis

A mindful approach to parenting that helps children (and their parents) feel happier, healthier, calmer, and less stressed in our frenetic era

Rooted in the science of the brain, and integrating cognitive neuroscience and child development, Mindful Parenting is a unique program that speaks directly to today's busy families who make up what Dr. Race calls "Generation Stress." Research has shown that mindfulness practices stimulate the prefrontal cortex of the brain. Regular stimulation of this part of the brain helps us feel happier, healthier, calmer, less anxious, less stressed, and makes it easier for us to concentrate and think clearly—the very behavior we are hoping our children will display.

Dr. Race provides:

● An explanation of the way the brain works and why parents and kids today are more stressed, anxious, and angry than ever before

● Practical solutions to the problem: Things parents can do to change brain patterns and create a more relaxed and happier home

● "Brain Coolers": Quick tips that can be used in the moment to help families relax, recharge, and create happiness (such as "The Three Breath Hug")

About Kristen Race, PhD

Kristen Race PhD, is an expert in child, family, and school psychology and the founder of Mindful Life. Dr. Race speaks regularly at national conferences and for many community groups. Her print articles have appeared in Kiwi magazine, Denver Life, and Colorado Business magazine among others, and she has appeared on the CBS Morning Show and Everyday Colorado as a parenting expert. She currently resides in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, with her family.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Joanna on April 23, 2025

It’s been a while since I have read a parenting book cover-to-cover but this was a fantastic read recommended by my therapist and a book that I intend to come back to time and time again. While no parenting ideology is completely perfect this book was great from a parent as a person perspective as w......more

Goodreads review by Kellie on September 06, 2014

Great parenting book with a lot of tips for the adults as well. I found myself very taken aback thinking about the kind of technology driven and overstimulating world my kids will grow up in. Give a lot of insight on how to weave mindfulness into everyday and help kids manage energy and stress.......more

Goodreads review by Chalay on April 02, 2023

2.5 stars and that's only because I think the last 1/4 of the book is 3.5 stars. I really had to push myself through this one, the first 3/4 seemed extremely preachy and self promoting. It was all about not giving your kids screens and not signing them up for organized sports.... For almost the whol......more

Goodreads review by Molly on March 23, 2014

This book has a lot of good reminders for me...I need to do a better job of teaching my children how to handle and cope with stress in their lives! I actually used this for a family night discussion and hope to implement a few if her ideas.......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on November 18, 2014

Loved it! Well written. Easy to read and full of great suggestions for both parents and educators. Happily surprised by the quality of this book.......more

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