Details

Introduction. <p/> Momfulness. <p/> Developing a Practice. <p/> Presence. <p/> Breathing Meditation. <p/> I See Me in Your Eyes. <p/> Rolling Hippo Meditation. <p/> How a Mom Prays. <p/> The Alone Hat. <p/> Porch Swing. <p/> Attention. <p/> Plan B. <p/> Autopilot. <p/> The River. <p/> Mouth Yoga. <p/> The Ideal vs. the Real. <p/> Clearing Clutter. <p/> Compassion. <p/> Late-for-School Practice. <p/> Pier Pressure. <p/> Walking the Night Hallways. <p/> When Someone Deeply Listens to You. <p/> No Good Very Bad Day. <p/> Mobilize the Mothering Instinct. <p/> Embodiment. <p/> Hugging Meditation. <p/> Body Blessings. <p/> Seven Nights in a Row. <p/> Generations of Bodies. <p/> Saved by Wonder. <p/> Close to Things. <p/> The Sacred in All Things. <p/> Where Does the Wind Come From? <p/> Lobster Tale. <p/> Framing the Day. <p/> Nurturing Family Spirit. <p/> Grace. <p/> Family Circle. <p/> Community. <p/> Sacred Circles. <p/> Our Many Mothers. <p/> The Holy Family Commutes. <p/> Are All the Children In? <p/> The Mother Is Standing. <p/> What Do Trees Have to Do with Peace? <p/> A Final Word. <p/> Suggested <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Readings</st1:place></st1:City>. <p/> Acknowledgments. <p/> The Author.

<b>Denise Roy</b> is the author of the award-winning My Monastery Is a Minivan and is in private practice as a licensed marriage and family therapist. Visit her Web site at www.DeniseRoy.com.

The Down-to-Earth Spiritual Handbook for Busy Moms<br /> <br /> <p>"Momfulness is a blessing and a prayer—the way to wholeness is in these pages."<br /> —Christiane Northrup, M.D., author, Mother-Daughter Wisdom, The Wisdom of Menopause, and Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom</p> <p>"Denise Roy celebrates the abundant rewards of mothering with mindfulness. A must-read for all parents!"<br /> —Patt Saso, author, Parenting Your Teens with T.L.C.</p> <p>"All moms could use the soothing words Denise Roy so generously shares in Momfulness. Grab a cup of tea, put up your feet, and dive right in!"<br /> —Mimi Doe, author, Busy but Balanced and founder of www.SpiritualParenting.com</p> <p>"Momfulness is a wonderful guide for conscious mothering in an all-too-busy world. I love this book!"<br /> —Michele Borba, Ed.D., author, 12 Simple Secrets Real Moms Know and Parents Do Make a Difference</p> <p>"Momfulness helps us discover that what we do as mothers really does matter—from the way we hold our children to the way we change the world. I love the stories and practices in this beautiful book!"<br /> —Amy Tiemann, Ph.D., author, Mojo Mom: Nurturing Your Self While Raising a Family, and creator of www.MojoMom.com</p>

US