The host of the top ranked Zen Parenting podcast and mother of three reveals a calmer, more self-aware parenting approach for parents to effectively teach and support their children: say less, but listen more. We can’t always plan for what’s next—that’s been made more and more clear in the past few years. The truth is that life is never predictable, especially as parents. What is possible is your unlimited capacity for compassion, and caring—for yourself and for your children. As you navigate the uncertainty with openness and humility, you find the clarity, connection and community that is Zen Parenting. Using the seven chakras, therapist Cathy Cassani Adams discusses parenting issues such as school pressure, self-care, emotional intelligence, mental health, sexuality and gender, and more, while offering concrete examples and strategies to help you wake up to your life as a parent: ​ Chakra One—The Right to Be: Establish your physical, emotional, and mental foundation Chakra Two—The Right to Feel: Practice creativity and how to access your emotions Chakra Three—The Right to Act: Establish a sense of self for yourself and your kids Chakra Four—The Right to Love and Be Loved: Experience openheartedness, empathy, and compassion Chakra Five—The Right to Speak and Hear Truth: Discover genuine and meaningful communication Chakra Six—The Right to See: Explore mindfulness, meditation, and your own intuition Chakra Seven—The Right to Know: Connect to something greater than yourself “This book is my new favorite guide for parenting, to be sure. But it's also a master class in a life well-lived.” —Dr. John Duffy, author of Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety and The Available Parent

Are you overwhelmed by the mess but too busy juggling the demands of modern family life to do anything about it? Welcome to "Zen Parenting: The Decluttering Guide for Harmonious Homes," your go-to resource for transforming chaos into calm. Written by Oliver Bliss, a father of four boys and work-from-home dad, this insightful guide is more than just a cleaning manual. It's a blueprint for families to reconnect with each other by simplifying their homes and lives. Built on years of real-world experience and tried-and-true techniques, "Zen Parenting" takes a unique approach that combines practical decluttering strategies with the emotional aspects of simplifying your home. What's Inside: A Room-by-Room Guide to Decluttering: Discover a system that works for every member of the family, from the toddler to the teen. Emotional and Sentimental Decluttering: Learn how to navigate the complex feelings tied to your belongings without compromising your emotional health. Family-Centric Strategies: Involve your children in the process and impart valuable life skills about ownership, responsibility, and the joy of living with less. Technological Detox: Step-by-step advice on decluttering digital spaces like photos, apps, and even screen time habits. The Gift Conundrum: Effectively manage the inflow of gifts during holidays and birthdays while teaching your kids the value of gratitude and mindful giving. Consistency is Key: Tips and routines for maintaining a clutter-free home that even the busiest families can stick to. Don't wait another day drowning in clutter and stress. Make the first step towards a harmonious home and a happier family. "Zen Parenting: The Decluttering Guide for Harmonious Homes" isn't just about tidying up—it's about creating a sanctuary filled with less mess and more love.

Includes, beginning Sept. 15, 1954 (and on the 15th of each month, Sept.-May) a special section: School library journal, ISSN 0000-0035, (called Junior libraries, 1954-May 1961). Also issued separately.

Zen and Xander are sisters—truly, madly, deeply sisters, and this is their last summer together. Zen is the "good" girl with a black belt in karate and a newfound penchant for kicking heads. Xander is a wild scientific genius with a self-destructive streak a light-year long. They have three things in common: they’re brown-eyed blondes, they’ve noticed the boy next door has turned into a hottie, and they miss their mom, who died almost a year ago. These sisters are surviving just fine—except Zen keeps getting into fights that are harder and harder to finish, while Xander spirals into a vortex of late-night parties, scary men, and drugs. What’s worse, Xander has scholarships to the most coveted universities in the country, but she’s about to ruin everything. Should Zen keep trying to protect Xander, or finally let her go?

A luminous arrangement of writings on Zen Buddhism by the author of the classic "The Three Pillars of Zen", this landmark book offers s path to transformation for an unusually broad audience.

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