The Mindful Parent

Passionate about supporting and promoting the wellbeing of new parents | Nurturing mindful parenting and self kindness. Psychological evidence base.💫☀️

[The Mindful Parent @Mindful__Parent]

International Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Join the #WaveofLight from 7pm and remember babies that have died too soon.

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We hope you enjoy them 🤗

[Dr Lauren Rooney @LRooneyPsych]

I got my hands on these beautiful mindfulness cards from @Mindful__Parent today. Written by a Clinical Psychologist (my lovely friend Sara) and a WRAP facilitator, they are aimed at parents but lots are great for anyone! #mindfulme #themindfulparent #mindfulmecards

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S L O W D O W N 💫 Mindfulness is a natural capacity we humans all have and maybe the snail and his ability to venture on regardless is down to the sheer immediacy of his survival, the right now is all that matters.

[The Mindful Parent @Mindful__Parent]

Available to buy now ... a treat for yourself or the #newparents https://t.co/OMO2RmfUm1 #selfcompassion #mindfulness

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We’re counting down days until we launch our #mindfulmecards

[Archives - Hampshire County Council @HantsArchives]

Caught in the Act – A silent cinema double bill – With live improvisation by internationally renowned musician Stephen Horne. 19/09/19 We're very grateful that @PopcornKitchen are supplying popcorn Book online: https://t.co/WDFE45PUWl @SWSilents

[Archives - Hampshire County Council @HantsArchives]

Caught in the Act – A silent cinema double bill – With live improvisation by internationally renowned musician Stephen Horne. 19/09/19 We're very grateful that @PopcornKitchen are supplying popcorn
Book online: https://t.co/WDFE45PUWl @SWSilents

[Archives - Hampshire County Council @HantsArchives]

Catch us tonight on @bbcsouthtoday talking about Working in Shadows. Trying to identify women seen on screen ahead of Autumn screening series. BOOK tickets now https://t.co/bwjxVM6f5Z

[The Mindful Parent @Mindful__Parent]

#selfcare #lookafteryourself #hydrate #drinkmorewater #notice #bepresent #becomingaparent #selfcare #wellbeing #transition #becomingaparent #newparent #newparents #launchessummer2019 #mindfulnesstools

[The Mindful Parent @Mindful__Parent]

Hydrate! Believe it or not keeping your fluids topped up is an important part of self care- you’ll feel better all round. It’s only a small thing, but it makes a big difference to your wellbeing.

[The Mindful Parent @Mindful__Parent]

Whether you’re breastfeeding or not, your little one will benefit from a well hydrated parent! 💦💧

Treat yourself to snazzy reusable water bottle and you can do your bit for the planet too 💦🌎

[The Mindful Parent @Mindful__Parent]

BUT RIGHT NOW...you’ve made it out of your PJs, the coffee is hot/the birds are singing/the baby is napping

(Delete as applicable!)

#inthemoment #notice #buddha #bepresent #becomingaparent #selfcare #wellbeing #transition #becomingaparent #newparent #newparents

[The Mindful Parent @Mindful__Parent]

‘The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly’

[The Mindful Parent @Mindful__Parent]

...the baby will need feeding in an hour..the washing’s in and will need hanging out soon, yesterday didn’t rank too highly on your list of favourite days (a poosplosion, 4 outfit changes and a failed trip to the post office)...

[The Mindful Parent @Mindful__Parent]

There is no such thing as a perfect parent- so just be a real one
#keepingitreal #bereal #parenr
#growth #change #becomingaparent #selfcare #wellbeing #transition #becomingaparent #newparent #newparents #launchessummer2019 #mindfulnesstools

[The Mindful Parent @Mindful__Parent]

‘Don’t forget to bring your funny bone along on your parenting journey’

You’ll need it!

#funnybone #laugh #learntolaugh #growth #change #becomingaparent #selfcare #wellbeing #transition #becomingaparent #newparent #newparents #launchessummer2019 #mindfulnesstools

[The Mindful Parent @Mindful__Parent]

It’s not only children who grow, parents do too’

How do you think you’ve grown since becoming a parent?

#growth #change #becomingaparent #selfcare #wellbeing #transition #becomingaparent #newparent #newparents #launchessummer2019 #mindfulnesstools

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‘Smile, breathe and go slowly’
#selfcare #wellbeing #transition #becomingaparent #newparent #newparents #launchessummer2019 #mindfulnesstools #pause #breathe #breathetowin #breathedeep #breathein #breatheinbreatheout #mindfulparenting #parents #waves #think #smile #smilemore

[The Mindful Parent @Mindful__Parent]

Have #patience with yourself on days that you are struggling.
If you think you are struggling, help and support is out there.

Contacting your midwife, health visitor or GP is a good place to start.

#selfcare #wellbeing #transition #becomingaparent #mentalhealthawarenessweek

[The Mindful Parent @Mindful__Parent]

BEING AWARE of the things that support your good mental #wellbeing, including attending to your basic needs such as eating, sleeping (as much as you can), having a bit of "me time" (even if just for 10min) & general self-care such as getting outside daily, can make a difference.