# A Mindful Reset for Parents

> As parents, we often put our kids' emotions before our own. But suppressing how we feel takes a toll.

- **Published:** 2024-01-31
- **Author:** Mahakatha
- **Category:** meditation-wellness
- **Canonical URL:** https://mahakatha.com/blog/a-mindful-reset-for-parents/

As parents, we often put our kids' emotions before our own. But **suppressing how we feel** takes a toll. Letting our children see and understand our **full range of emotions** allows for deeper connection and healing.

When your child throws a tantrum, **take a beat** before reacting. Close your eyes and take **three deep breaths**. Recite the Yogena Chittasya mantra: "The mind can be trained through yoga practice." Feel yourself centering inward.

Then, **respond with empathy** while still setting boundaries. Say, "I know you're angry. Let's take a break together." Validate their feelings, even **when correcting behavior**.

**Model healthy emotional expression** for your children. [If you’re stressed](https://mahakatha.com/blog/best-guided-meditation-for-stress), admit it out loud. Say, "Mommy is feeling worried right now. Can you give me a hug?" If you make a mistake, **apologize sincerely**. Explain when you need alone time.

As one mother shared:

“I started telling my kids how I was actually feeling instead of always saying ‘I’m fine.’ They began opening up so much more, and I didn’t feel like I had to **hide my humanity**.”

This week, reflect on one emotion you tend to conceal from your kids. Try **voicing it calmly** and constructively. Know that your openness and honesty **foster their emotional intelligence**. And [reduces your own inner burden](https://mahakatha.com/blog/best-guided-meditation-for-healing).

You are human, after all. And your humanity is beautiful.

## Here is a quick summary on mindful parenting:

**What to do**:

- Take deep breaths when kids have tantrums before reacting
- Respond with empathy while setting boundaries
- Model expressing emotions calmly and constructively
**What to hear**:

- Recite the Yogena Chittasya mantra to center yourself
**What to say**:

"I express my full humanity around my children, teaching them emotional intelligence with openness."

### Listen to the Yogena Chittasya Mantra

[https://youtu.be/MhWtj42RXbk](https://youtu.be/MhWtj42RXbk)

## Related mantras

- [Hanuman Chalisa](https://mahakatha.com/mantras/hanuman/hanuman-chalisa/)
- [Om Mani Padme Hum Mantra](https://mahakatha.com/mantras/buddha/om-mani-padme-hum/)
- [Om Namah Shivaya Mantra](https://mahakatha.com/mantras/shiva/om-namah-shivaya/)

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Source: https://mahakatha.com/blog/a-mindful-reset-for-parents/ — Mahakatha, https://mahakatha.com