Pilates for Parenting--what a brilliant concept! We are all very aware of how important it is for us to exercise to keep our bodies fit and healthy. We join gyms, take classes, develop daily disciplines all in an effort to better care for ourselves. So why not take the same approach to our most important role, parenting. As this powerful little book points out, from the moment your child enters the world you are the most important person in your child's life. Pilates for Parenting teaches simple yet powerful exercises that will help you strengthen your parental core. Imple-menting the exercises will help you develop daily disciplines to become more aware and mindful of your role as a parent. Pilates for Parenting by Holli Kenley is a must have resource for all parents and guardians. -- Jed Doherty, Executive Producer and Host of Reading With Your Kids Podcast www.
readingwithyourkids.com What kind of parent do you want to be? Kenley's book, Pilates for Parenting is an excellent resource for parents. With the problematic distractions children often face, parents need to be as diligent as possible. I love the creative idea of incorporating the Pilates structure with parenting advice. Kenley discusses the importance of showing up with a purpose and process so that your children feel loved and respected for who they are. Pilates For Parenting reminds us that every child deserves to have a parent who is well, child-focused, and a safe harbor. Readers are provided with excellent exercises to be proactive and thoughtful as you think through what makes sense for your family. I recommend Pilates for Parenting! It is a must-read for any parent or guardian.
The ideas will help you take your parenting to the next level. -- Cathy Taughinbaugh, Certified Parent Coach, Founder of CathyTaughinbaugh.com One of the most challenging things I encounter as a play therapist is how to encourage parents to take a hard look at themselves and at the same time strengthen their bond with their children. This book gives caregivers permission to take the time to do just that. Holli Kenley's new book Pilates for Parenting hits the nail on the head when it comes to what questions we can ask ourselves to make sure our children know they matter to us and that we are listening to what they have to say to us. This is an invaluable resource for parents and caregivers to improve their relationships with their children, focus on what they believe is best for their children, and support their children in growing into confident adults. This is not your normal "how to" parenting book. Pilates For Parenting helps us as caregivers get to the heart of our parenting, take time to evaluate what we do, and become more in tune with our children.
This book will help caregivers weed out the confusing parenting advice and popular opinion out there from what is really in our children's best interest. I will for sure be using the parenting workouts in this book with myself and with my clients. --Jill Osborne, EDS, LPC, CPCS, RPTS Author of Sam Feels Better Now! An Interactive Story for Children.