Pilates For Parenting

Pilates For Parenting: Stretch Yourself & Strengthen Your Family is a personalized workout regime for parents, guardians, those contemplating parenthood and all who are open to assessing their parenting attitudes and adjusting their approaches as they strive to build stronger parent-child relationships. When it comes to implementing healthy roles and tackling heavy responsibilities of being a parent, Pilates For Parenting targets five strategic areas. The goals of the Warm Up, 3 Workouts and Cool Down include: • Increasing awareness regarding the importance of parenting • Strengthening the skill of being present for your children • Fortifying the skill of doing what is best for your children • Honing the skill of meeting your children's needs • Increasing accountability as you become purposeful in your parenting "This is not your normal 'how to' parenting book. Pilates For Parenting helps us, as caregivers, get to the heart of parenting, take time to evaluate what to do and become more in tune with our children. I will be using the parenting workouts myself and with my clients." --Jill Osborne, EDS, LPC, CPCS, RTS, Author, Same Feels Better Now! "In the digital age in which we live, we are often too distracted by our smartphones, social media sites and television screens. Pilates For Parenting just might be the best method for reconnecting with your children and developing stronger relationships." --Thomas Kersting, MA, LPC, Author, Disconnected: How To Reconnect Our Digitally Distracted Kids "The text, workouts, activities and guiding exercises in Pilates For Parenting will equip readers with their own personalized, practical, effective game-plan as they navigate the ups and downs of becoming nurturing, protective and wise parents." Judy Herzanek, Changing Lives Foundation, Co-author, Why Don’t They Just Quit? Hope for families struggling with addiction Learn more at www.HolliKenley.com From Loving Healing Press www.LHPress.com

This is a straight-talking, woman-to-woman postnatal recovery guide with a difference. These tailored Pilates exercises are safe and effective to build strong foundations, whatever your exercise goals. Clear step-by-step exercises are suitable for the fourth trimester, caesarean recovery and year one and beyond. Take control of your postnatal recovery and feel empowered with this toolkit of resources. Health, fitness and wellbeing advice will help replenish and renew your energy in mind, body and spirit. Learn how to check for abdominal separation and recognise the signs of pelvic floor weakness – what it means and what you can do about it. Posture tips, easily incorporated into your day-to-day life – while breastfeeding, pushing your buggy, at your desk, picking up your toddler. Routines are realistic and manageable as they are broken down into bite-sized 10/20/30-minute blocks.

Conscious Parenting Course by Nataša Pantović and Ivana Milosavljević is the AoL Mindfulness Training Book #5 designed for parents. We use 100s of Transformation Tools and Parenting Exercises that will help you get in touch with your Soul, with Love, and with Patience when dealing with kids. Explore the magic work with: Soul's Diary, Spiritual Parenting Diary, Developing Parenting Virtues, Mindfulness Meditations, Rhythm, Day-to-day Routine, Happy Family Structure, Cultivating Relationships, etc. Within 12 Modules we examine 12 areas of Life and Implement various Transformation Tools to help you Live your Highest Potential as a Parent.

"First Educate the Child!" In his book, YOUR HEALTH, Joe Pilates made it very clear that he wanted children to learn his system of body-mind-spirit development. In fact, there are many Pilates teachers who are making his dream a reality, and yet there is still very limited information on how to maintain the integrity of the Pilates Method while adapting the exercises for young students. PILATES FOR CHILDREN is an unprecedented Pilates book, featuring safety modifications, age appropriate verbal prompts, child friendly imagery, and useful tips for teaching Pilates to elementary school age children on both the Mat and the Pilates equipment. Additionally, teachers will discover that the information provided here can be applied to students far beyond the 6-11 age range. In addition to her detailed descriptions of the exercises, author Christina Maria Gadar personalizes the material with some of the delightful conversations and interactions that have taken place while teaching her young students. And she presents many of the insightful sayings passed on to her from her mentor Romana Kryzanowska, Joseph Pilates' protege. PILATES FOR CHILDREN is a must for any certified Pilates teacher interested in expanding his or her teaching skills. With artwork created by a child artist and Pilates photography featuring children demonstrating all the exercises, PILATES FOR CHILDREN is more than a comprehensive text. It is a beautiful and inspiring look at what children are capable of doing when given the opportunity to rise to the occasion.

Introduce your children to Pilates with My First Book of Pilates and encourage them to get to know their bodies through flexibility, coordination, and play. Featuring simple, colorful step-by-step guidance, My First Book of Pilates gives kids an introduction to the popular exercise program adults have enjoyed for so many years. A dozen poses have been specially selected for their efficacy and approachability. Each page compares one of the 12 poses to an example kids can understand, such as stretching like a swan, curling up like a hedgehog, or kicking like a frog. By learning about Pilates, kids can gain physical benefits such as better posture and improved strength and flexibility. But they can also gain a better awareness of their body, as well as develop a more relaxed state of mind by learning about this mindful practice. My First Book of Pilates is the perfect introduction to a balanced body for young children!

When new life appears in the house, a new reality comes with it. The birth of a child is not only the joy and tenderness of the first glance, it also means endless nights without sleep, moments of doubt and trials that seem insurmountable. In Beyond Fatigue: The Art of Parenting in the Early Months, we delve into the heart of the parenting experience, exploring its complexities and beauty. The first six months of a child's life are often described as a period of storms and stress. This is the time when fatigue accumulates like a snowball, and each new day brings with it new challenges. But it is also a time of incredible emotional growth, deep affection, and many firsts—the first smile, the first laugh, the first attempts to lift one's head. Each of these “first times” is a beacon of joy and accomplishment in a sea of uncertainty. We do not offer magical solutions in this book. Instead, we aim to provide you with the tools and knowledge to help you navigate through these first months. From true stories of parents experiencing the challenges and joys of early parenthood, to expert advice on stress management, self-care, and nurturing relationships, this book is your compass for navigating the uncharted waters of parenthood. "Beyond Tired" reminds us that while the path of parenting can be winding and tiring, it is also full of beauty and love. Let this book be your reminder that you are not alone in your experiences, that your feelings are valid, and that despite all the difficulties, you are capable of overcoming them. Together we will find a way beyond fatigue and discover the art of parenting, full of love, joy and mutual understanding. In this book we not only share stories and experiences; we also provide a wealth of practical tips and strategies designed to help you cope with the psychological challenges that parenthood brings. In Beyond Fatigue: The Art of Parenting in the Early Months, you'll find detailed guidance on how to organize your time to not only cope with daily tasks, but also find moments for rest and restoration. We touch on the importance of focusing on moments of joy and connection with your child, even on the most chaotic days. You'll learn how to prioritize so that your energy is focused on what really matters, and how to let go of less important concerns. In addition, the book is equipped with tools for instantly solving critical situations, be it night awakenings or sudden crises. We discuss how to stay calm and collected during times of stress, and how to respond effectively to your child's needs while remaining concerned about your own well-being. This book will be your trusted companion, offering not only comfort and insight, but also actionable advice to help you overcome challenges and enjoy this unique time in your life. Beyond the Tired is designed to inspire you to find the joy in parenting, even when it seems like everything is against you. Together we can find the path to harmony and joy that awaits you beyond fatigue and stress.

Pilates has become a worldwide phenomenon with over 12 million people practicing, and the numbers continue to grow. Pilates exercises build muscle tone, improve flexibility and balance, lengthen the spine, increase body awareness, and repair past injuries, helping people to feel stronger and more energized, centered and physically confident. Pilates Practice Companion is the one-stop guide for Pilates novices as well as those hoping to consolidate what they already know. The book is accessible and user-friendly, with a warm, reassuring tone. With beautiful specially commissioned step-by-step photography and clear instructions on each exercise, as well as key features, such as annotated photographs of common faults and a list of the physical and mental benefits of each exercise, the book demonstrates how to practice Pilates without costly classes and equipment. The exercises are separated into chapters - beginner, intermediate, and advanced-allowing readers to focus on the exercises that are relevant to them and to progress at their own pace. At the end of each of these chapters, there are specially devised programs of Pilates exercises of 20-, 40- and 60-minutes each, letting readers pick and choose depending on the time available. This book offers a more holistic approach to Pilates than other Pilates books. A chapter on The Benefits of Pilates gives a fascinating overview of the ways that Pilates can maintain or restore the health of the body. With the help of specially commissioned anatomical drawings, it explains how Pilates exercises work on and benefit everything from posture, flexibility and strength, to energy levels and integrating body and mind. The final chapter, Pilates Every Day, offers advice on how to use Pilates in all aspects of life-at work, for winding down, and for rehabilitation, for example. It also includes advice on healthy eating, helping readers to make better food choices to feel more energized and balanced. Pilates Practice Companion is an accessible, authoritative and inspiring resource to guide people of all abilities in their practice of Pilates.