Book Review: Raising a Mindful Parent

 

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Book Review: Raising a Mindful Parent

Publisher: Author Vine

Author: Dr. Mona Gujral

Genre: Non-fiction, (Parenting)

Pages: 197

Rating: 4*

Reading Time for the blog: 3 minutes

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About the Author: Dr. Mona Gujral

 

This author is a parenting coach and a subconscious reprogramming coach.This is the author's first best-selling book.

 

About the book

 

The book divides into 3 chapters

 

1 The problem

2 Facing adverse situations

3 Dealing with the help of spirituality

 

It made me a little emotional when I read the introduction of the book based on the author’s personal story. Kids are sensitive and they’ve feelings too. We can't be with them all the time, but we can assure them we’re with them whenever they need us.

 

The title of the book caught my attention and convinced me to pick up this book.

Being a new and first-time parent, I was eager to know what the “mindful parenting’ is all about? How is it going to throw some light?

 

The author has covered all the aspects related to parenting. Like, how to grow your kids independently, allowing them to explore their hidden potential. We as parents often forget that a child also possesses the skills, which we ignore. This book acts as guidance to all the parents on how to be mindful of their parenting.

 

Who is the book for?

• For all the parents of every age like toddlers, kids, and teens, etc.,
• For those parents who worry about their child's behavior, those who want to see their kids happy and growing smartly.

 

How is the book helpful?

• To become a conscious parent.
• To make your kids grow in all aspects of life like emotionally, spiritually, etc.
• A practical handbook to build a better relationship with your kid.
• To prepare yourself up for the various challenges in the modern world.

 

the book is not about how to control the child but controlling yourself in the parenting journey. I appreciate efforts put in by the author where she has asked to maintain a parenting journal to do justice to your parenting style.

 

A few practical questions are there in every single chapter to reflect on. The book will leave you inspired and action-taking in your parenting journey. 

 

This is such an insightful book for the parents, which a single parent should not miss on reading it out. You can give this book to a new parent to help them out.

 

To know more about parenting journals and how to be a mindful parent, order your copy now.

 

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6 Tips on How Can You Engage Yourself in Reading More

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It’s difficult for a mother of a two-year-old to sit down and get engaged in reading books for a few hours. Either it’s not impossible too.

We know books as one’s best friend. I used to read a lot before my marriage, but hardly got enough time to focus on reading after that. And forget during pregnancy as we mothers are so busy taking care of our baby.

But now, my little one is 22 months old. I have introduced her books so she can get used to them. I have made her read “The Goodnight moon” book before making her sleep. When she was 6 months old, I introduced her “feel and touch books” to feel the texture which she enjoys now too. She likes to flip pages, she recognizes a few pictures. She knows “numbers and color” by now, and many more. 

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Mommies, it’s really difficult to be with the toddler all day. We need to give a little time to ourselves too, at least one hour a day. So, I realized books make me feel relaxed. I am still making it my stress buster by exploring more books.

Definitely, the first step is to decide. Yes! Reading makes you feel happy and relaxed. You feel rejuvenated as it takes away all the worries. 

Let me ask you!

Are you a bookworm, bookaholic, or trying to become one?

Do you like the smell of books? Do you like to grab a cup of coffee while reading a book? When did you do this last time? 

Still, thinking?

Still?

Come on, Mummies! Let’s start…

Let’s start by reading a book for 10-15 minutes every day.

Here are a few tips on how I manage reading books with my 2 years old toddler.

1.Find the book of your interest

First, you need to find out which genres of books you enjoy reading.

•  Is it nonfiction? Fiction? Poetry? 

 They have many subs-genre like non-fiction, self-help, memoir, biography, etc.

Under fiction, the sub-genre is like romance, thriller, children’s fiction, fantasy, and mystery, etc. 

Or

• Do you enjoy reading books in different languages like Hindi, English, Bengali, Marathi, and Gujrati, etc?

Or

• Do you enjoy reading paperbacks or ebooks? Nowadays, audiobooks are also in trend.

It’ll become a little easier for you to choose the book first If you’re able to answer all these questions.

2. Using temporary breaks

This means the work is a never-ending process. We have to remind our subconscious mind that we need to keep some time aside for us. We waste our time checking notifications, browsing the internet, chatting with people over social media, traveling and gossiping over the phone, etc.

So, we can use these short times for reading. 

I am not asking you not to check notifications. Yes! They’re important too. But keep a fixed time for this and try to build the habit of reading in temporary breaks.

If you repeat the process for a few days, you’ll realize eventually how much time we waste in between. The best way is to keep the book with you.

3. Managing your time effectively

Managing your time is important if you’re serious about reading. Maybe you can take it out sometimes just after waking up, or before sleeping, or might be in the afternoon, while cooking? But if you’re starting with this, you need to spend some time in silence to read the book to maintain the focus.

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4. Don’t pressurize yourself too much 

It’s okay! If you’re not able to read a book for one day. The habit is eventually cultivated with time. Make sure that you’re enjoying what you’re reading. It should be for your relaxation, not just for the sake of reading and finishing the book.

5. Build up connections

It’s always a wise idea to join a few book clubs, which helps readers to stay focused. Many people are coming up with such ideas and making this functional. They organize weekly meetups online in which you can take part. You can join a few Facebook book club groups. You can start your reading group too by asking your friends to join in. Try to connect with readers, ask for suggestions.

6. Be excited

Be happy to read the book. You’re giving your energy and time to the book reading. If you’re liking what you’re reading, then you’ll not get bored with it. It will excite them to know more about what's next. Like it happens in fiction books, how the suspense creates at the end of each chapter. The book story keeps us hooked, anyway.

You should make a ‘TO-BE-READ’ list in which you’ll be mentioning the books you want to read. Make a short goal to finish the book and then start with a new one. You can follow Goodreads for your reading challenge for the year.

Mummies, please understand, the household chores, work-life balance will never end. But giving sometimes which you enjoy the most will give you the energy to move forward. 

It takes time to cultivate a habit. You must do it continuously for a minimum of 21 days and then slowly, you can increase the time as per your convenience. 

Please remember, it’s never too late to start with anything, but what it requires is “Just a small step NOW”.

So, which book are you reading currently now? Kindly share in the comment box.

Books Recommendations for beginners:

1. Non-fiction for beginners

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2. Fiction for beginners

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3. Poetry 

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Book Review: Heartbeat - A Journey to Motherhood

 

Book: Heartbeat - A Journey to Motherhood

Publisher: 24by7publishing

Author: Monali Kakoty

Genre: Non-fiction (Self-Help), (Motherhood)

Pages: 87

Rating: 4*

Reading Time for the blog: 3 minutes

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 *Are you going to be a "mom-to-be soon"?

*Are you a "first-time parent"?

*Are you looking for pieces of advice on "how to deal with postpartum depression after childbirth"?  

It's a dream of every woman to become a mother once in her life so that she can experience this gift of nature “The Motherhood”. And it becomes reality when the heartbeat shows in the ultrasound machine and it is confirmed that she is going to be a mother soon. 

  

Why Did I Choose This Book?

Although, the motherhood journey starts when the baby is in her womb itself. Do you always wonder how a woman connects with her baby after getting an ultrasound done? A new life is born in her womb just right after that “one heartbeat” she hears. 

 

About the Author

 

Monali is a freelance writer and editor. She teaches English in a reputed school in Delhi. She has written various articles for various online and offline magazines, newspapers, and blogs, etc. The author has spent her childhood days amidst the tea gardens in the easternmost part of Assam. She pursued her bachelor's in English Literature from Delhi University.

 

About the Book

Every woman would be happy to share her first-time pregnancy news with everyone. But she has different emotions going on within her mind. Like the same, the author has also shared all about her personal experiences of being a new mother. What all trauma she was facing and despite all the struggles during trimesters, the feel of the baby's movement could make her excited and positive to face all the struggles. 

 

Being a first-time mother, you shall not know what all difficulties would be there. But the author has put her best efforts to describe every phase of pregnancy a mother would face.

 

The book has eight small chapters that depict the idea. A few are like Motherhood, Smiles, and struggles, Feeding right, keeping the baby healthy and happy. Etc.

This book will help you in clearing all your little doubts related to the growth of the child during their first 1000 days.

The author truly believes that, while taking care of the baby, a mother should equally practice self-care. you need to read the book to know about those valuable tips.

 

We all want to know - How Is This Book Helpful?

• useful self-care tips for a new mother.
• Awareness about phases of pregnancy.
• Motherhood- a career halt or an opportunity.
• How a baby communicates through sounds-crying, cooing and squealing, etc.

 

 

Who should read this book?

This is a quick read and full of content for all "moms-to-be, and already first-time mothers".

 The book is highly recommended for all those who’re looking for advice on how to deal with newborn stages like crawling, Potty-training, teething, talking, walking and traveling, etc.

 

The book also expresses the heart of a new mother filled with emotions. The writing style is lucid and engaging. 

This is a short-read book with resourceful content, especially not to be ignored by those women who're planning for the newborn. This book will not only make you enter the journey of pregnancy dilemma but also how to handle the newborn afterward.

So, What’re You Waiting For?

Come on ladies, it is always best to learn from other mother’s experiences. Just cherish the moment of being in motherhood with a cup of coffee along with the book. Get yourself immersed in the book to experience motherhood. This book will help you celebrate the womanhood, motherhood in you. 

On this International Women's day 2021, get yourself acknowledged with the book.

The book is for all those supportive fathers too who want to support their wives in the journey of parenthood and making this a beautiful journey altogether.

And last, please don't forget to comment “what motherhood” means to you?

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Book Review: Write - Find Your Own Mind as a Writer

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Book Review: Write - Find Your Own Mind as a Writer

Author: Vandana Sehgal

Genre: Nonfiction (Self-Help)

Pages: 70

Rating: 4.5*

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An inspiring quote from the author

“If you can write your story,

You can write any story” - Vandana Sehgal

 ·    Do you feel stuck while writing?

·     Are you passionate about writing?

·     Have you ever asked yourself, is it important to write every day?

 

About the author: Vandana Sehgal

 

The author is a Holistic Wellness Coach and a Book Coach. Her first book, I Love Myself -Discover A life through Self-Love, allows you to move into a positive and progressive mindset. She lives in Sweden with her family.

About the book

 

The book divides into three sections:

 1. Writing

•     The author is throwing some light here on everything about writing like how to add writing to your daily life, for whom you should write, how to be creative while writing, how to overcome procrastination and writer’s block, etc.

2. Tips on writing

•     As a writer, it’s a crucial step to know what you should be careful about. The author has explained the useful tips beautifully which one would benefit from.

3. Tips on editing

• To make your content look more organized and attractive, it’s always wiser to do proof-reading before you publish it. The author has shared a few tips about how you can edit your draft/manuscript successfully.

 

Who is the book for?

 

The book is for all those who see themselves as a writer in them. The book will inspire you to take some action by answering a few questions related to your writing schedule, publishing, marketing, and editing, etc. 

 

The writing style is clear and relatable. I found the structure of the book unique where the author has discussed a challenge and has put in her best efforts to explain in the best possible way.

  

Undoubtedly, the book is for all those who see themselves as a writer and looking to explore their true potential in the world of writing. It’ll make you meet ‘the writer in you’ and help you in overcoming the writer’s block and procrastination. If you’re serious about becoming a passionate writer. You should grab the book now and allow yourself to welcome you into the world of writing.

 

I wasn’t regular in my writing journey, but I always procrastinate and used to feel guilty about it later on. I picked up this book to know how can I write every day. This book has helped me to maintain discipline in my writing schedule. Hope I will continue the enthusiasm of writing every day, even if it’s just 200 words. 

So, What’re you waiting for?

Grab the book now to explore yourself as a writer in you.

Keep writing!

Check out the author’s first book: I LOVE MYSELF

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Looking forward to reading the third book of the author that is based on ‘Mindfulness’

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Let's discuss: “Have you written anything yet or are thinking of writing?”

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