Meditate Everyday and See Changes in your Brain and Body. With Shannon Harvey

Mindful Parenting

Mindfulness techniques have significantly influenced Shannon Harvey's approach to parenting. She explains that mindfulness training has taught her not to believe everything she first thinks, which has helped her respond more wisely to her children's needs. This practice allows her to maintain composure even after a long day, providing her with the space to parent more effectively 1. Harvey also introduces her children to the concept of being "discomfortable," which is about finding comfort despite life's inevitable discomforts 2.

I really don't want to give you the impression that I'm somehow this perfect parent... But it does give me a lot of space in my parenting.

--- Shannon Harvey

This approach has enabled her to experience contentment even when dealing with chronic pain.

   

Children's Emotional Health

The impact of mindful parenting on children is profound, as Shannon Harvey illustrates through her experiences. By teaching her children not to believe everything they hear, she fosters a sense of critical thinking and emotional resilience in them 1. This approach helps her children navigate their emotions more effectively, as they learn to sit with their feelings rather than being distracted from them.

The way I think about it is that from a really young age, we teach our kids not to believe everything they hear.

--- Shannon Harvey

Harvey's mindful parenting techniques encourage her children to understand and process their emotions, contributing to their overall emotional health.