Mindful parenting involves being present with children and giving them undivided attention. According to Holly Swenson, a registered nurse and the author of “Stop, Drop, Grow, & Glow,” this can lead to deeper connections within the family and the release of any guilt that might have arisen from not always having been present or available. Her advice is to approach situations with nonjudgmental awareness and to set aside instincts to react, responding instead with controlled emotions.