For busy, stressed-out parents, it's easy to lose sight of what matters the most-raising happy, conscientious, and compassionate kids who will grow up to make the world a better place. In the midst of rushing your child out the door in the morning, preparing meals, keeping house-not to mention working-you may feel bogged down, burned out, emotionally drained, and overstressed. And this stress can take a toll on your mental health and your relationship with your kids. What you need is your own space to unwind and reflect on what really matters.
Based on the self-help hit Raising Good Humans, this guided journal offers simple writing practices to help you calm your own stress, work through difficult emotions, and set intentions for more mindful parenting. The prompts in this journal will also help you identify and explore your values, and challenge the negative habits you've learned from your parents, so you can interact with and respond to your children in more skillful ways.
You'll find tons of guided writing prompts to help you:
- Keep your cool in the moment-even during those inevitable tantrums
- "Untangle" from the beliefs and habits your parents passed on to you
- Practice compassion toward yourself and your kids
- Make a space for difficult thoughts and feelings ?Be more mindful as a parent-and as a human being yourself!
Finally, this guided journal will help you discover the parenting style that works for you and your family on your journey toward raising kind, confident kids.
Written by renowned mental health and wellness experts, New Harbinger's Journals for Change combine evidence-based psychology with proven-effective guided journaling techniques to help you make lasting personal change-one page at a time.
Industry Reviews
"A beautiful, spacious way to process and make sense of our own very unique, personal mindful parenting practice. With actionable prompts and open-ended questions, Raising Good Humans Guided Journal is sure to change the way you think about yourself, your children, and your ever-evolving parenting journey along the way."
--Shonda Moralis, MSW, LCSW, coach; psychotherapist; and author of Breathe, Mama, Breathe and Don't Forget to Breathe--Shonda Moralis, MSW, LCSW
"I can't imagine parenting without Hunter's wisdom, tender guidance, and essential tools! My number one parenting goal is to instill a nurturing, loving presence in my children so they can turn to it and seek refuge in it whenever they feel the need. Hunter's work guides me daily to reach this goal by cultivating that presence within myself, thus allowing me to offer it to my children."
--Kara Hoppe, MFT, author of Baby Bomb--Kara Hoppe, MFT
"If you're looking for insights and breakthroughs in your parenting and family relationships, Hunter Clarke Fields's latest guided journal is a transformative journey to become the parent you always wanted to be, bringing out the best in your family and yourself."
--Christopher Willard, PsyD, author of Growing Up Mindful, coauthor of Alphabreaths, and faculty at Harvard Medical School--Christopher Willard, PsyD
"Our presence and awareness contribute to family happiness and resilience, and in turn influence how our children engage with their world. You could also say, for our children to one day live in a society with less conflict and more kindness, that lofty path begins at home. As dynamically presented in Raising Good Humans, rediscovering our sense of clarity and intention through a guided journal may in these ways allow us to raise more joyful, resolutely good children."
--Mark Bertin, MD, developmental pediatrician, author of Mindful Parenting for ADHD, and coauthor of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Teen ADHD--Mark Bertin, MD
"Simple, practical, powerful! This beautiful journal offers a path for parents to cultivate greater mindfulness and compassion, and deepen their connection with their children. Highly recommended!"
--Shauna Shapiro, PhD, professor; and author of Good Morning, I Love You, Violet!--Shauna Shapiro, PhD
"This is more than a journal, it's a journey where self-awareness becomes your superpower. Follow the bite-sized and practical insights within these pages and learn to face those parenting challenges with self-compassion and grace."
--Lynyetta Willis, psychologist, speaker, author, and founder of www.triggeredtotransformed.com--Lynyetta Willis
