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The Mindful Parent is an organization devoted to sharing with parents and other child caregivers ways in which to enhance the many joys of parenting.  By mindfully attending to our children, both when we are physically present with them and when we are physically separated from them, we can enhance our sense of connection to them and, in turn, our connection to the cosmos.  This makes us a better parent, a happier person, and a more vital human being.
 
To facilitate a more mindful approach to parenting, The Mindful Parent publishes on its website, and in its newsletter, mindful parenting verses and commentaries.  The Mindful Parent website also serves as a community forum that encourages and supports a mindful parenting dialogue and the sharing of mindful parenting experiences.
 
In the spirit of developing a mindful parenting community, we encourage you to submit a mindful parenting verse, commentary, and imagery to share with others.  We believe that through our collective experience, we can help each other develop a deeper and more meaningful mindful parenting practice.  Click here to learn more about making a submssion.  We thank everyone who has made a contribution.

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Experiencing the Joy of Connecting With Our Children
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The Morning Sip: Your Child Is Your Poem
 
While watching or thinking about your child today, take a few minutes and write a poem.  Let the poem be as short as two or three stanzas or as long as feels right.  Don't plan on editing it and don't review it while you are drafting it. 
 
Let this poem come from somewhere deeper than your thinking mind.
 
Carry the poem with you and reflect on it from time to time today.  Place it where you are likey to see it or put up a reminder to look at it.  Allow the poem to remind you to breath -- to sense your child's presence, whereer they may be.
 
 After some time passes, share the poem with your child.  If you don't live with your child, call them or e-mail them.  If you are reluctant to do so, see if you can let go of this reluctance and just go for it!
 
This poem comes from your heart, not your mind.  Mindful awareness of your child arises at the time of its creation, upon subsequent reflection, and when you share the poem with your child. 
 
Breathe even greater awareness into your life at the time you share the poem by noticing your feelings and thoughts.   Pay attention to what arises in your mind and body.  Touch your chest and feel your beating heart.  Breathe.  Smile.