Buddhism for Mothers of Schoolchildren

Buddhism for Mothers of Schoolchildren

"Her purpose is not to convert you to a new religion but to teach you how to include Buddhist teachings and principles in your own mothering experience'- Perth Woman.

Warm, wise and engaging, Buddhism for Mothers of Schoolchildren is the latest book by Sarah Napthali. Her first two books, Buddhism for Mothers and Buddhism for Mothers with Lingering Questions (reissued as Buddhism for Mothers of Young Children) concentrated on the experiences of mother with babies, toddlers and young children. However, with her children at school, a mother enters a new phase in her life, playing a new role which is radically different experience from tending the under-fives.

Buddhism for Mothers of Schoolchildren shows mothers how to deal with the changing daily challenges in the chaos of school years using the invaluable Buddhist teachings of mindfulness, compassion and calm. Sarah Napthali explores these Buddhist teachings through a full range of situations that arise in this new phase of motherhood such as homework supervision, socialising with other mothers, answering tricky questions and dealing with difficult behaviour in both children and adults.

Written in an accessible and inclusive style, Buddhism for Mothers of Schoolchildren is a mindful approach to parenting that helps mothers make the experience of parenting schoolchildren meaningful and spiritual.

Praise for Buddhism for Mothers of Young Children:
'If you liked her first book, Buddhism for Mothers, then you'll adore this one. It'll give you a new perspective on parenting and may even help you enjoy it more.'- Sunday Telegraph
'Her purpose is not to convert you to a new religion but to teach you how to include Buddhist teachings and principles in your own mothering experience. By being focused, open and more attentive to the present moment we can enjoy a calmer and happier journey through parenthood; a great companion book for mothers struggling to cope with their new role.'- Perth Woman

Sarah Napthali is a mother of two young boys who tries to apply Buddhist teachings in her daily life. Her working life has ranged from teaching English as a Second Language and corporate training to human rights activism and interpreting. Since becoming a mother she has focused on writing. She is the author of Buddhism for Mothers (Allen and Unwin, 2003) which has sold 40,000 copies around the world and been translated into four languages to date, and Buddhism for Mothers of Young Children. Since the children started school, Sarah is very pleased to report at she manages to meditate daily.

Buddhism for Mothers of Schoolchildren
Allen and Unwin
Author: Sarah Napthali
Price: $27.99