Raising Good Humans: A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids
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“A wise and fresh approach to mindful parenting.” —Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance A kinder, more compassionate world starts with kind and compassionate kids. In Raising Good Humans , you’ll find powerful and practical strategies to break free from “reactive parenting” habits and raise kind, cooperative, and confident kids. Whether you’re running late for school, trying to get your child to eat their vegetables, or dealing with an epic meltdown in the checkout line at a grocery store—being a parent is hard work! And, as parents, many of us react in times of stress without thinking—often by yelling. But what if, instead of always reacting on autopilot, you could respond thoughtfully in those moments, keep your cool, and get from A to B on time and in one piece? With this book, you’ll find powerful mindfulness skills for calming your own stress response when difficult emotions arise. You’ll also discover strategies for cultivating respectful communication, effective conflict resolution, and reflective listening. In the process, you’ll learn to examine your own unhelpful patterns and ingrained reactions that reflect the generational habits shaped by your parents, so you can break the cycle and respond to your children in more skillful ways. When children experience a parent reacting with kindness and patience, they learn to act with kindness as well—thereby altering generational patterns for a kinder, more compassionate future. With this essential guide, you’ll see how changing your own “autopilot reactions” can create a lasting positive impact, not just for your kids, but for generations to come. An essential, must-read for all parents—now more than ever. “To raise the children we hope to raise, we have to learn to become the person we hoped to be…. This wonderful book will help you handle the ride.” —KJ Dell’Antonia, author of How to Be a Happier Parent “Hunter Clarke-Fields shares her wisdom and personal experience to help parents create peaceful families.” —Joanna Faber and Julie King, coauthors of How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen Review: Important to read - A must read book, before planning or at age of one year of kid. Now a days there is less patience among parents. This book teaches you to have patience to bring up your kids Review: Expensive, no new insight - Felt like this is a copy. No new insight and highly expensive
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 5,608 Reviews |
P**A
Important to read
A must read book, before planning or at age of one year of kid. Now a days there is less patience among parents. This book teaches you to have patience to bring up your kids
A**R
Expensive, no new insight
Felt like this is a copy. No new insight and highly expensive
K**R
extremely insightful
Absolutely loved this book, extremely insightful and written in a way that’s easy to understand with multiple tasks to complete throughout which also help you to do your own growing and understanding
P**S
Maravilhoso
Ainda estou lendo, mas estou achando fantástico. É bom ouvir de quem passou pelas msms lutas que a gente passa e se sente perdida
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A Compassionate Guide to Raising Kind and Confident Kids
Raising Good Humans is an incredibly insightful and practical guide for parents who want to nurture kindness, empathy, and emotional intelligence in their children. From start to finish, this book offers compassionate advice grounded in real-life experiences, making it both relatable and inspiring. What I love most about this book is how it balances gentle parenting principles with actionable strategies. The author writes with warmth and honesty, acknowledging the challenges and imperfections that come with raising kids, which instantly made me feel understood rather than judged. The chapters are filled with thoughtful reflections, helpful tips, and real-world examples that resonate deeply. This book goes beyond typical parenting advice by focusing on the heart of what it means to raise compassionate and resilient human beings. It emphasizes the importance of modeling behavior, practicing empathy, and creating a safe space for children to express their feelings. I found the sections on managing emotions—both for parents and children—particularly valuable, as they provide tools for handling tough situations without losing patience or connection. Another standout aspect is how accessible the writing is. Whether you’re a new parent or have years of experience, the book’s tone feels supportive and encouraging, never preachy. It’s also full of gentle reminders to practice self-care as a parent, which is so important but often overlooked. Overall, Raising Good Humans is a must-read for anyone who wants to raise kind, confident, and emotionally healthy kids. It’s a beautiful combination of heart and practical wisdom that has already made a positive impact on how I approach parenting. I highly recommend this book to all parents and caregivers looking for guidance with love and compassion at its core.
R**L
Gentle parenting
I have been following lots of blogs and reading about parenting, ive learned a lot and continue learning everyday. This book compliments what ive learned
A**A
Useless
More then parenting it is like a self healing book. Like a meditation learning book but not in depth. Examples given are so unrealistic. Tips are not so helpful. Feels like reading a anger management book. I would not recommend this book to anyone.
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