When you become a new mom, every day feels like an emotional roller coaster. The Mindful New Mom will guide you through the highs and lows of motherhood using mindfulness-based practices that help you to focus on the present moment. Caroline Boyd offers advice on how to connect with your child and manage stress, fatigue, and other common challenges faced by mothers. You’ll learn how to cultivate self-compassion and set realistic expectations for yourself while also enjoying time with your family. With this book as your guide, you can embrace all aspects of being a new mom—the good, the bad, and everything in between!
For who is this book for ?
This book is for new mothers who are looking to connect with their child and manage stress. It offers mindfulness-based practices that help the reader focus on the present moment. Caroline Boyd provides advice on how to set realistic expectations for oneself while enjoying time with one’s family.
Pros :
- The Mindful New Mom is written by an experienced psychologist who understands the challenges of being a new mom.
- The book provides readers with mindfulness-based practices that can be used to manage stress, fatigue, and other common challenges faced by mothers.
- This book will help you enjoy time with your family while also cultivating self-compassion and realistic expectations for yourself as a mother.
Cons :
- The author could have included more personal stories from mothers.
- The book is a bit repetitive in terms of content.
- It does not offer a lot of practical advice or tips.
Learn more about the author
Caroline Boyd is a mindfulness-based parenting consultant and the author of Mindful New Mom. Drawing on her own experiences as a mother and 20 years of experience working with parents, Caroline provides advice for optimizing your mental well-being during this important time in your life.
Reader Reviews
“This is an amazing book! As a first time mom, I found it very helpful to read about the different emotions that come along with motherhood. The author offers great advice on how to deal with stress and fatigue, which can be extremely helpful when you’re just starting out.”
“This book is an amazing resource for any mom, but especially those who are struggling with post-partum depression or anxiety. Boyd’s approach is mindful, compassionate, and evidence-based.”
“This book is a must-read for any new mom! Caroline Boyd provides practical advice on how to manage stress, fatigue, and other challenges faced by mothers. She also offers guidance on how to connect with your child and enjoy time together as a family. The Mindful New Mom is an essential resource for anyone looking to live mindfully during this exciting yet challenging stage of life.”
“This wonderful book provides information and support for new mothers as they journey through the ups and downs of early motherhood. Caroline Boyd offers a wealth of mindfulness-based practices that help to focus on the present moment, connect with your child, manage stress, fatigue, and more. A must-read for anyone who is expecting or has recently become a mom!”
