Mindfulness in Parenting: The Application Guideline

Abstract

This article presents the application guideline of mindfulness in parenting which found that mindfulness in the Buddhist context is characterized by observation, attentiveness, and contemplation of the present moment in parenting. The practice of mindfulness in parenting leads to deliberate expression toward the child and insight of parenting would help dissolve parents’ attachment. In the study of Buddhist mindfulness parenting discovered a significant category regarding awareness and understanding process in parenting, revealing mindfulness mechanism within parents’ mind while maintaining mindfulness in parental relationships. The author reviewed the relevant literature, aiming to present a set of guideline for parents, divided into two parts: self-regulation and mindful responses to children. This article focuses on benefits for parents who would like to bring up their children with mindfulness for the result in a positive parent-child relationship and well-being of both parents and children.