Ep089: Mindfulness and Parenting: How to be a good parent? - With Josephine Atluri

OVERVIEW

Have you ever questioned yourself sometimes if you are being a good parent to your children? Is there really a way to measure a parent’s performance? Well, most people believe that children are the complete reflection of their parents from the way they look and the way they behave. So it is really important for parents to set a good example for their children while they are still young. So at a young age, they can be trained as a good individual with good values and outlook in life.

For this week's episode, I will be joined by Josephine Atluri, a meditation and mindfulness coach. Just like some of you, she is also a loving mother to her 7 children. She also has her website that aims to help other parents on how to do smart parenting and build a good relationship with their children. Listen to the episode and learn the importance of understanding what your children need and being mindful of what they feel.

WHAT WILL WE LEARN

01:07 Who is Josephine Atluri
02:17 How mindfulness can help in parenting and improve relationships with your kids
03:20 How Josephine managed to handle stress during the pandemic
04:38 Why we need to stop and take a pause sometimes
05:39 The difference between dealing with children and adults emotion
07:34 Kids are great imitators
09:00 Regaining focus and self-care is also an important aspect of parenting
11:41 There is no shortcut in parenting
12:32 Exercises you can do with your child to establish good connection and communication with them
14:13 Josephine Alturi’s book and her website
15:49 Why learning a new skill can be a little intimidating sometimes
19:46 Parents need downtime too but being mindful is still important
24:41 Josephine’s advice to the listeners: Always be grateful
28:08 All about the book: Mindfulness Journal for Parents: Prompts and Practices to Stay Calm, Present, and Connected
29:14 The idea of letting go