Becoming a Calm Mom

Becoming a Calm Mom

Author: Deborah Roth Ledley

Publisher: American Psychological Association

Published: 2008-10-15

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 1433804794

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Becoming a Calm Mom balances scientifically sound techniques from an experienced cognitive behavioral therapist with friendly advice from fellow new moms to help moms successfully overcome the self-doubt that so often arrives along with their first bundle of joy.


Calm Mama, Happy Baby

Calm Mama, Happy Baby

Author: Derek O'Neill

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2013-10-01

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 0757317677

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"As a mom, I have absolutely found a connection between my stress or calm and my daughter's mood and behavior. Calm Mama, Happy Baby gives moms practical tools for choosing calm over stress no matter what is happening. These techniques have been a lifesaver for me." —Tiffani Thiessen, actress "A fascinating look at how we are neurologically ‘programmed' to think, feel, and act like our parents. This book shows moms how to avoid passing along habits of stress and negativity, setting their children up for good health, optimal learning, and better sleep." —Anjalee Warrier Galion, MD, Children's Hospital Orange County With constant feedings, teary outbursts, and trying to help your baby sleep through the night, it's no wonder that parents of babies and young children feel overwhelmed. Yet eye-opening neuroscientific research shows that your stress directly affects your child's mood, behavior, and health. The good news is that calm mamas have calmer, happier babies who usually feed and sleep better, too. Drawing on their experience in nearly two decades of working with parents in Hollywood and around the globe, Derek O'Neill and Jennifer Waldburger give parents practical tools for choosing calm over stress no matter what is happening with their child. For any mom who's ever said, "I wish my baby came with instructions," Calm Mama, Happy Baby offers a step-by-step approach for helping you parent intuitively, with confidence. • Discover the negative habits that cause stress and zap your energy • Learn how to understand your baby's communication on all levels • Defuse any parenting situation, from feeding problems and sleep disruptions to separation anxiety, fussiness, and colic • Explore why becoming a parent brings up unresolved fears and insecurities—and how to put them to rest. When mama is happy, your child is happy, too—and the entire household thrives.


CALM for Moms

CALM for Moms

Author: Denise Marek

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2022-11-29

Total Pages: 245

ISBN-13: 1641707909

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Motherhood is stressful, but international award-winning speaker and worry management expert Denise Marek is here to tell you that you can stress less by learning to worry wisely! With her proven CALM method, a four-step process that has helped many individuals and organizations around the world connect with their inner peace, overcome their fears, and take the risks that are essential for success, mothers can tackle the stress of parenting. Whether you suffer from chronic worry about finances, family difficulties, your children’s happiness, or even your teen getting home late, the CALM process can teach you how to handle it all. The process is simple: Challenge negative assumptions that create unnecessary worry. Act on your worry to overcome fears and reduce the physical and emotional effects of stress. Let go of worries beyond your control and upsetting feelings like mom-guilt, mom-shaming, and fear. Master your mind and guard against negative thinking by planting new, positive thoughts. With the science behind the CALM process, now tailored specifically for mothers, and with relatable stories, puzzles, fun exercises, jokes, and easy-to-implement strategies packed in a single stress-busting book, CALM for Moms gives the gift of worry-free parenting.


Mama, You Are Enough

Mama, You Are Enough

Author: Claire Nicogossian

Publisher: Page Street Publishing

Published: 2020-06-30

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 1645670708

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An Honest and Revolutionary Guide to the Emotions Moms Feel But Seldom Talk About A few years ago, Dr. Claire Nicogossian began noticing a trend in her therapy room: Mothers are struggling with the challenging and unexpected emotions that surface during their journey through motherhood. In the confines of a safe, judgment-free space, they share about the heavy guilt they carry from losing control and yelling at their children; the crippling fear that they are failing their families; and the exhaustion of juggling work, home, and family. Dr. Claire calls these our shadow emotions. While varying in intensity, our shadow emotions take some form of sadness, anger, fear, embarrassment, or disgust, often a combination. In this breakthrough book, Dr. Claire sheds light on these shadow emotions and provides a path to thriving joy, inner calm, and radiant confidence. Drawing upon her own experiences of raising four children and many years of counseling mothers as a clinical psychologist, Dr. Claire shares practical tips, strategies, and encouragement to help women in all stages of motherhood. By creating new language for the feelings moms experience but seldom talk about—inspired by the groundbreaking work of Carl Jung—this book has the power to create a radical shift in the way we understand and navigate modern motherhood. With Dr. Claire’s guidance, mothers everywhere will discover the deep joy, fulfillment, and inner peace that are already within their reach.


Calm in My Chaos

Calm in My Chaos

Author: Elisabeth K. Corcoran

Publisher: Kregel Publications

Published: 2001-01-01

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 9780825494062

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More than thirty engaging devotions full of humor, encouragement, and meditations on God's Word. An honest look at a mother's world and practical advice on common experiences.


Mindful Moments for Busy Moms

Mindful Moments for Busy Moms

Author: Sarah Rudell Beach

Publisher: CICO Books

Published: 2018-05-08

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9781782496519

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Bring peace and calm to your busy-mama days with these 365 meditations and mantras—one for every day of the year. Mindfulness is a powerful practice that can help you navigate the ups and downs of motherhood, and help you be the mother—and the YOU—that you want to be. Mindfulness is our ability to attend to the present moment, with curiosity and without judgment. It is a powerful tool that transforms how you relate to your own life and how you engage with the world. There is a growing body of research out there that tells us that when mothers practice mindfulness they experience less stress and anxiety, build stronger relationships with their children and feel less overwhelmed by the demands of motherhood. Their children experience less stress and anxiety, too. In this beautifully illustrated book, mindfulness expert Sarah Rudell Beach introduces the basics of mindfulness and then offers a collection of meditations and mantras. From dealing with tantrums and your patience being tested to making time for yourself and practicing self-compassion, you’ll discover how a mindful approach can lead to greater calm, balance, and ease in your daily life.


Calm*

Calm*

Author: Denise Marek

Publisher: Hay House

Published: 2006-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781401943561

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If there were a simple process that would allow you to stop worrying, and truly move forward in your life . . . wouldn't you want to know about it? In "CALM, "Denise Marek reveals a proven four-step process designed specifically for women who worry. This simple yet powerful formula will help you stop worrying, eliminate self-limiting beliefs, and develop greater inner peace. You'll discover strategies to "immediately "reduce worry, and put an end to "what if" thinking. Find out how to transform fear into action, and learn how to finally stop worrying about what others think of you. Discover how to let go of the need for perfectionism, regain excitement for life, and restore your peace of mind. Based on Denise Marek's "From Worrier to Warrior "seminar, the four-step process in this book has already been proven effective for thousands of women across North America. No matter who you are, where you've been, or what you're going through, apply the practical steps in this book and you too will stop worrying. "CALM" is the key to reconnecting with the inner peace you desire and deserve.


Introverted Mom

Introverted Mom

Author: Jamie C. Martin

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2019-05-07

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 0310354986

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Your personality is a gift, not a liability. This book helps you uncover and embrace the hope, laughter, and joy of using your unique gifts to parent your children. Life as a mom is LOUD, but you long for quiet. When the volume of family life clashes with your personality, frustration, guilt, and overwhelm naturally result. In Introverted Mom, author Jamie C. Martin lifts these burdens from your shoulders, reminding you that your steady strength is exactly what your family needs in this chaotic world. Jamie shares vulnerable stories from her own life as well as thoughts from other introverted mothers, letting you know you're not alone. Her practical suggestions and creative inspiration are enhanced with quotes and insights from four beloved writers--Louisa May Alcott, Jane Austen, L. M. Montgomery, and Laura Ingalls Wilder. Together, Jamie and this band of fellow introverts share their wisdom on . . . Believing that you're enough Self-acceptance that leads to freedom Navigating heartache and disappointment Stretching out of your comfort zone Connecting with God as an introvert Cultivating calm wherever you are Defining for yourself what really matters Whether you've just realized you're an introvert, or if you've known it all along, this book is for you. It's time to honor who you are and savor life as an introverted mom. *Note: Written from a Christian perspective


Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts

Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts

Author: Karen Kleiman

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Published: 2019-07-19

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 1641701528

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Over 90 percent of new mothers will have scary, intrusive thoughts about their baby and themselves. What if I drop him? What if I snap and hurt my baby? Mothering is so hard—I don't know if I really want to do this anymore. Gosh, I'm so terrible for thinking that! Yet for too many mothers, those thoughts remain secret, hidden away in a place of shame that can quickly grow into anxiety, postpartum depression, and even self-harm. But here's the good news: you CAN feel better! Author Karen Kleiman—coauthor of the seminal book This Isn't What I Expected and founder of the acclaimed Postpartum Stress Center—comes to the aid of new mothers everywhere with a groundbreaking new source of hope, compassion, and expert help. Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts is packed with world-class guidance, simple exercises, and nearly 50 stigma-busting cartoons from the viral #speakthesecret campaign that help new moms validate their feelings, share their fears, and start feeling better. Lighthearted yet serious, warm yet not sugary, and perfectly portioned for busy moms with full plates, Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts is the go-to resource for moms, partners, and families everywhere who need help with this difficult period.


Buddhism for Mothers

Buddhism for Mothers

Author: Sarah Napthali

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2010-06

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 1458780236

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Become a calmer and happier mother with Buddhism for Mothers. 'This is an excellent, practical guide to everyday Buddhism not just for mothers, but for everyone who has ever had a mother. ' Vicki Mackenzie, author of the bestselling Why Buddhism Parenthood can be a time of great inner turmoil for a woman yet parenting books invariably focus on nurturing children rather than the mothers who struggle to raise them. This book is different. It is a book for mothers. Buddhism for Mothers explores the potential to be with your children in the all-important present moment; to gain the most joy out of being with them. How can this be done calmly and with a minimum of anger, worry and negative thinking? How can mothers negotiate the changed conditions of their relationships with partners, family and even with friends? Using Buddhist practices, Sarah Napthali offers ways of coping with the day-to-day challenges of motherhood. Ways that also allow space for the deeper reflections about who we are and what makes us happy. By acknowledging the sorrows as well as the joys of mothering Buddhism for Mothers can help you shift your perspective so that your mind actually helps you through your day rather than dragging you down. This is Buddhism at its most accessible, applied to the daily realities of ordinary parents. Even if exploring Buddhism at this busy stage of your life is not where you thought you'd be, it's well worthwhile reading this book. It can make a difference.