Mama Meditations

Are you struggling to figure out who you are now that you're a mama? Do you feel like you're coming last in your own life? Do you feel guilty for not loving every moment of this motherhood gig? As someone who used to put themselves last-doing everything she thought was 'right' for her children and family, but not really listening to what her body and her spirit was begging for-Amy understands first-hand the overwhelm and complex range of emotions that mothers face. Amy's background as a journalist set her on the path to uncover all that she could about the latest research on matrescence, the transition a woman undergoes when she becomes a mother. She now shares what she's learned in the hope that it will help you navigate this stage of your life. Happy Mama includes interviews with experts, case studies and Amy's own tried-and-tested advice on how to reconnect with the woman you are underneath all that washing, cleaning and caring. Full of useful and empowering insights that will help you change the way you feel about motherhood-and yourself-so you and your whole family can flourish.

A “Mom Must-Read”—Parents A National Parenting Product Award (NAPPA) Winner Easy-to-follow practices that will help moms find quick, daily opportunities to reset and refocus with mindfulness. And don’t miss Don’t Forget to Breathe for more 5-minute mindfulness. Moms can feel as if they are sprinting through life, crashing onto the pillow at day’s end only to start again the next morning. In Breathe, Mama, Breathe, psychotherapist Shonda Moralis outlines the benefits of daily meditation and shows moms how to do it—in just five minutes! Plus, she shares over 60 “mindful breaks” that will help moms tune into their own well-being (along with everyone else’s): Eat a mindful breakfast—with no phone, TV, or newspaper! Cuddle your child and take three deep breaths together. Give yourself a mindful-mommy high five—because moms can use positive reinforcement, too. Every mom—whether caring for a new baby, an overscheduled grade-schooler, or an angsty teen—can become a mindful mama!

Whatever keeps you from sleeping—from a crying newborn to a past-curfew teen, you’re not alone in this common bond of motherhood. Midnight Meditations for Moms brings you understanding and reassurance through short, inspiring thoughts designed to ease you back into sleep and helps you extend kindness and encouragement to yourself as a mom and beyond. -Calm your mind, body, and heart with soothing meditations. -Know that you are not alone in these midnight moments. -Get the rest and self-care you need and deserve. -Share to support your circle of moms. With Miranda Hersey's Midnight Meditations for Moms, you can calm those worries in the wee hours, settle back into sleep, and shine for yourself and your loved ones the next day!

Discover a valuable resource for mamas in all stages of mamahood. From honest and relatable personal stories to beautifully designed affirmations and mama-centric meditation practices, Meditations for Mamas: You Deserve to Feel Good is a must-have for any mama.

These uplifting and thoughtful meditations speak to the heart of new mothers, bringing much-needed refreshment and spiritual insight as new moms walk with God through the wondrous and tiring days of early motherhood. Meditations for the New Mother draws on scripture and biblical stories, helping mothers see their innocent, dependent baby as God’s. Author Helen Good Brenneman gently guides new mothers toward God’s presence as they nurture and guide their children with love and affection. While the covers have been updated, the interior content purposely retains the original language and beautiful sentiments of the original authors. This series will appeal especially to traditional parents and mothers with a strong faith background who endeavor to raise their families in positive ways.

For those who think motherhood feels like an Olympic sport, there's Grace for the Race. From the early morning vault out of bed, to the hurdling through the day, to the bath-and-bedtime relay, busy moms need a little expert coaching. Dena Dyer, herself a young mom, offers that in these forty-five biblically based meditations. With real-life stories and gentle humor, Dyer helps readers understand that God isn't looking for perfection. Instead, He invites mothers to surrender their schedules, emotions, and relationships--and rest securely in Him. Here is honest, funny, encouraging truth for today's Christian woman--at the value price of only $7.97.

Yes, you can put yourself first sometimes. No, it won’t make you a bad mum. Definitely, a happy mama makes for a happy family. Are you struggling to figure out who you are now that you’re a mum? Do you sometimes feel like you’re coming last in your own life? Do those calm, cellulite-free celebrity mothers make you want to turn toddler and start screaming in the supermarket aisle? It’s okay, you’re not alone. Journalist and life coach Amy Taylor-Kabbaz was one of those women who put themselves last, until she discovered that putting herself first was better not only for her, but for her kids too. Happy Mama is the collected wisdom from Amy’s makeover from strung-out parent to happy, self-loving mum. Including interviews with working mums, psychologists, counsellors and spiritual leaders, it is full of practical and empowering advice that will help you change the way you feel about motherhood so the whole family can flourish.