Integrating self-compassion into family life is a profound gift that parents can give to their children and to themselves. This helpful guide teaches how to develop self-compassion for the whole family—with many activities, crafts, meditations, and games.

Studies show that self-compassion - being kind to yourself when things feel hard - builds emotional resilience and wellbeing.  It is a valuable quality for parents to nurture for themselves, to model in their families and to cultivate with their children.

This book for parents introduces the basic concepts of self-compassion, including the importance of an embodied, felt sense of deep care and love for ourselves, along with the research and benefits of self-compassion. It is filled with advice, encouragement, practical suggestions and practices to enrich family life.