Heads up for parents: some meditation guides make things worse

I followed a guide that said to meditate in total quiet for 30 minutes. With little kids at home, that's just not possible. One morning, my son started crying right as I began, and I got really stressed. The guide had no advice for dealing with interruptions from family. It made me feel like I was doing meditation wrong. Now I look for guides that include short practices or tips for noisy houses. Trust me, it makes a huge difference to find one that fits real life.

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mitchell.sarah1mo ago

Lol, who has 30 minutes of quiet with kids around?

norah131mo ago

How do you ever get a moment to yourself? My three are always underfoot when I need a break. Just trying to use the bathroom alone is a challenge. They bang on the door or start yelling for help with something. I gave up on quiet years ago, it's just not happening.

laura6591mo ago

Early mornings or never.