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Meet Phillip Deam, affectionately known as "The Philosophical Dad." Drawing on his experiences as a husband and father to three children-one of whom faces sensory processing challenges-he reveals how ancient Stoic virtues like patience, resilience, and mindful presence can bring calm to even the most chaotic days of modern family life.
In these pages, you'll see how classical Stoicism and broader philosophical insights seamlessly intersect with real-world parenting. Through illustrative fables, time-tested principles, and down-to-earth examples, Phillip shows how practices once reserved for ancient thinkers can reshape everyday routines-be it tackling sibling rivalries, meltdown moments, or the stresses of balancing work and home. Each chapter reimagines timeless wisdom for busy parents, transforming lofty ideals into practical steps that nurture emotional resilience, empathy, and a steadier mindset across the entire household.
Whether you're navigating complex sensory needs or the usual joys and struggles of raising a family, this book stands as a compassionate compass, encouraging you to embrace presence over perfection. Let these stories and reflections inspire you to harness ancient philosophy, forging deeper connections and a calmer spirit for yourself, your children, and the home you share.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Meet Phillip Deam, affectionately known as "The Philosophical Dad." Drawing on his experiences as a husband and father to three children-one of whom faces sensory processing challenges-he reveals how ancient Stoic virtues like patience, resilience, and mindful presence can bring calm to even the most chaotic days of modern family life.
In these pages, you'll see how classical Stoicism and broader philosophical insights seamlessly intersect with real-world parenting. Through illustrative fables, time-tested principles, and down-to-earth examples, Phillip shows how practices once reserved for ancient thinkers can reshape everyday routines-be it tackling sibling rivalries, meltdown moments, or the stresses of balancing work and home. Each chapter reimagines timeless wisdom for busy parents, transforming lofty ideals into practical steps that nurture emotional resilience, empathy, and a steadier mindset across the entire household.
Whether you're navigating complex sensory needs or the usual joys and struggles of raising a family, this book stands as a compassionate compass, encouraging you to embrace presence over perfection. Let these stories and reflections inspire you to harness ancient philosophy, forging deeper connections and a calmer spirit for yourself, your children, and the home you share.