Buddhism for Mothers
Sarah Napthali
2003
Overview:
Blending gentle wisdom with practical parenting, Buddhism for Mothers offers emotional support and mindful guidance for mothers seeking calm and connection in the chaos of early parenthood. Drawing from Buddhist principles — presence, compassion, acceptance, and non-attachment — Sarah Napthali writes with warmth and honesty about the real inner work of parenting.
Why It’s Included:
This book speaks directly to the emotional and spiritual experience of parenting — the part often overlooked in mainstream advice. It gently affirms the value of self-care, presence, and slowing down, all of which align beautifully with gentle parenting, attachment-focused care, and natural rhythms.
Who It’s For:
Ideal for mothers of young children feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or disconnected — and open to mindfulness and gentle philosophical reflection. No prior knowledge of Buddhism is required.
“In a chaotic normal, there is no time to pause, to rest, to be. Self-care is not bubble baths, it is taking life at a pace where you can focus on what is really important and experience this season of life when very young children need your whole being.”
