There are many wonderful resources available to help you discover your strengths as a parent, learn more about your child, and live a rich and rewarding family life. Included in the following list are some of my favorites. While it’s tempting to go right for the parenting books, I recommend you spend a little time developing your own personal practice with books such as Mindfulness for Beginners, by Jon Kabat-Zinn, and Relax and Renew, by Judith Lasater. For more resources and up-to-date additions to this recommended reading list, visit our blog: http://littlefloweryoga.com/blog.
Building Emotional Intelligence: Techniques to Cultivate Inner Strength in Children by Linda Lantieri. Boulder, CO: Sounds True, 2008.
Eastern Body, Western Mind: Psychology and the Chakra System as a Path to the Self by Anodea Judith. Berkeley, CA: Celestial Arts, 2004.
Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ by Daniel Goleman. New York: Bantam Books, 2006.
Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting by Myla Kabat-Zinn and Jon Kabat-Zinn. New York: Hyperion, 1997.
Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Maté. New York: Ballantine Books, 2005.
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. New York: Avon Books, 1999.
Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment—and Your Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Boulder, CO: Sounds True, 2012.
Parenting from the Inside Out: How a Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help You Raise Children Who Thrive by Daniel J. Siegel and Mary Hartzell. New York: J.P. Tarcher/Penguin, 2003.
Planting Seeds: Practicing Mindfulness with Children by Thich Nhat Hanh. Berkeley, CA: Parallax Press, 2011.
Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child: The Heart of Parenting by John Gottman and Joan DeClaire, with foreword by Daniel Goleman. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1998.
Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times by Judith Lasater. Berkeley, CA: Rodmell Press, 1995.
Scattered Minds: A New Look at the Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder by Gabor Maté. Toronto: Vintage Canada, 1999.
Still Quiet Place: Mindfulness for Young Children (audio CD) by Amy Saltzman. CD Baby, 2007.
The Healing Path of Yoga: Time-Honored Wisdom and Scientifically Proven Methods That Alleviate Stress, Open Your Heart, and Enrich Your Life by Nischala Joy Devi. New York: Three Rivers Press, 2000.
The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice by T. K. V. Desikachar. Rochester, VT: Inner Traditions International, 1999.
The Mindful Child: How to Help Your Kid Manage Stress and Become Happier, Kinder, and More Compassionate by Susan Kaiser Greenland. New York: Free Press, 2010.
The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD: An 8-Step Program for Strengthening Attention, Managing Emotions, and Achieving Your Goals by Lidia Zylowska, foreword by Daniel J. Siegel. Boston: Trumpeter, 2012.
The Relaxation and Stress-Reduction Workbook for Kids: Help for Children to Cope with Stress, Anxiety and Transitions by Lawrence Shapiro and Robin Sprague, foreword by Matthew McKay. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger, 2009.
The Secret Power of Yoga: A Woman’s Guide to the Heart and Spirit of the Yoga Sutras by Nischala Joy Devi. New York: Three Rivers Press, 2007.
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson. New York: Delacorte Press, 2011.
Yoga Calm for Children: Educating Heart, Mind, and Body by Lynea Gillen and Jim Gillen. Portland, OR: Three Pebble Press, 2007.
Yoga for Children: 200+ Yoga Poses, Breathing Exercises, and Meditations for Healthier, Happier, More Resilient Children by Lisa Flynn. Avon, MA: Adams Media 2013.
Yoga Nidra: The Meditative Heart of Yoga by Richard Miller. Boulder, CO: Sounds True, 2005.
30 Essential Yoga Poses: For Beginning Students and Their Teachers by Judith Lasater. Berkeley, CA: Rodmell Press, 2003.