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Breathe, Mama, Breathe: 5-Minute Mindfulness for Busy Moms by Shonda Moralis

librarylisa614's review against another edition

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4.0

I listened to this one on my commute. It was a great way to experience the book. Love the set up, with researched based reasoning for mindfulness and a section of quick, fast, realistic ideas for incorporating mindfulness into parenting. Has already stopped many tantrums mid-fit.

justcatherine's review against another edition

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3.0

Some good thoughts, but lots of repetition. I ended up skimming the last half.

sarahfett's review against another edition

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5.0

This book is full of many practical ideas to incorporate mindfulness into every aspect of daily life. Parenting twins has made me more scattered than I've ever been, and I am enjoying reclaiming my focus and enjoyment on the moment, and my children. This is a book to return to again and again.

I received an ARC from NetGalley.

Two of my favorite quotes from the book:

"...in many cases their [my children's] behavior is an accurate barometer of my level of stress at the moment....For better or worse, kids soak up our emotions and reactions like little sponges. They feel our anxieties, our worries, our joy, or sense of ease."

"Embrace the messiness of this life, in all its imperfection. Sometimes that is precisely where the biggest gifts reside."

librarylisa's review against another edition

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4.0

I listened to this one on my commute. It was a great way to experience the book. Love the set up, with researched based reasoning for mindfulness and a section of quick, fast, realistic ideas for incorporating mindfulness into parenting. Has already stopped many tantrums mid-fit.

thelibrarianmom's review against another edition

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4.0

This was a busy week for me and just the book I needed to read to keep me focused and not completely overwhelmed. I loved the nuggets of wisdom found in here! The only issue I had with it is there's TOO MUCH and I want more guidance on how to incorporate these breaks into my life because it'll be impossible to add all of them, even though I'd love to.
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