The Awakened Family

Product Description 'Parents ... you will be wowed and awed by [Dr. Shefali].' - Oprah Winfrey Become the awakened parent you've always wanted to be and watch your children thrive. All parents have aspirations for their children but for some these hopes turn into unrealistic expectations. In many cases, this puts huge amounts of pressure on children and has the potential to cause real harm, hindering your child's development. Challenging modern myths on how kids should be, Dr Shefali helps parents recognise children for who they truly are instead of holding onto society's impossible ideals. Drawing on Eastern philosophy as well as Western psychology, Dr Shefali offers enlightened, practical advice and explains her radically transformative plan which guarantees that you have confident children and a calm and emotionally connected family. Book Description Dr Shefali teaches us how to control our expectations, embrace the present moment, and let go of the anxiety surrounding how best to parent our children. From the Back Cover Become the awakened parent you've always wanted to be and watch your children thrive. All parents have aspirations for their children but for some these hopes turn into unrealistic expectations. In many cases, this puts huge amounts of pressure on children and has the potential to cause real harm, hindering your child's development. Challenging modern myths on how kids should be, Dr Shefali helps parents recognise children for who they truly are instead of holding onto society's impossible ideals. Drawing on Eastern philosophy as well as Western psychology, Dr Shefali offers enlightened, practical advice and explains her radically transformative plan which guarantees that you have confident children and a calm and emotionally connected family. Shefali Tsabary, Ph.D., is an expert in family dynamics and personal development, and she runs a private practice in New York City. Dr Shefali has written three books, including the award-winning New York Times bestselling book The Conscious Parent, and is a keynote speaker who has presented at TEDx, Kellogg Business School, the Dalai Lama Centre for Peace and Education, and other conferences and workshops around the world. About the Author Dr Shefali Tsabary, PhD, received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Columbia University. Specialising in the integration of Western psychology and Eastern philosophy, Dr Shefali brings together the best of both worlds for her clients. She is an expert in family dynamics and personal development and runs a private practice in New York City. Dr Shefali has written four books, three of which are New York Times best-sellers, including her two landmark books The Conscious Parent and The Awakened Family. Dr Shefali is also a keynote speaker who has presented at TEDx, Kellogg Business School, the Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education and other conferences and workshops around the world. She's been featured on Oprah Winfrey's SuperSoul Sunday and Oprah's Lifeclass. You can find out more about her new book, A Radical Awakening, at www.aradicalawakening.com.