Be Here Now Network Guest Podcast

In this retreat recording, Gil Fronsdal applies Buddhism to parenting and explains family life as one of the best forms of practice.Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.This time on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Gil Fronsdal explains:Buddhism as a training for all aspects of our livesFinding balance, freedom, and compassion in the day-to-dayFamily and children as one of the greatest forms of practiceEquanimity as the crown jewel of BuddhismHow children are more influenced by how we are rather than what we sayOur emotional presence as an integral part of our children’s developmentHow anger and anxiety can pass onto our childrenStepping back and looking at our prioritiesTaking responsibility to show up for practiceControlling ourselves and staying presentBeing accepting and allowing our children to be themselvesMaking space when our children say hurtful thingsGil’s own stories and examples as a