Mindfulness for Kids

"""A masterpiece on how to promote strategies to your children that will strengthen their ability to assess everyday situations, respond to challenges, and make decisions that lead to positive outcomes. The mindfulness exercises in this book will enhance a child's self-confidence, kindness, and compassion toward others. What a wonderful gift to give your loved ones.""-- Theodore Jerome Cohen, Ph.D. (aka Alyssa Devine), award-winning novelist and Young Adult (YA) author ""A meaningful and actionable resource that encourages self-awareness, kindness, and compassion in ways that children can easily relate. Highly recommended.""-- Bianca Schulze, Founder, The Children's Book Review ""A much-needed resource, written in language kids can understand, Mindfulness for Kids gives kids the tools that they need to take control of their emotions in difficult situations.""-- Judy Martialay, author, �Hola! Let's Learn Spanish and Bonjour! Let's Learn French ""As a clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxious children, I am thrilled to add Mindfulness for Kids to my treatment toolbox. Part of cognitive-behavioral therapy is helping children notice when they are experiencing an uptick in anxiety, as it is easier to get off that merry-go-round before it kicks into high gear. That can be difficult for children, as they often don't recognize the symptoms of anxiety until those symptoms hit them full throttle. Mindfulness for Kids helps children tune into their own emotional landscape and learn to recognize their own ""tells."" I am so excited to utilize these powerful techniques into my practice and recommend this book to my patients. Both parents and children will benefit from Mindfulness for Kids creating mental wellness for the next generation.""--Michelle Damiani, Ph.D., and author of The Road Taken ""As a mom of two kids with ADD and significant anxiety issues, this book is like a breath of fresh air! All of the exercise, exercises, and stories resonate with kids, parents, and school counselors alike.""--Becky Flansburg, Mom, Author, and Influencer/Owner of Franticmommy.com and JumpIntoaBook.com ""Mindfulness for Kids presents the needed tools allowing children to develop clear awareness, self-control, resiliency, attention, kindness, and the ability to make compassionate decisions-- even when things get tough.""--Valarie Budayr, CEO of Audrey Press and Co-founder of Multicultural Children's Book Day ""Mindfulness for Kids takes a brilliant story-based approach to empower kids with an action plan for managing their emotions and anxieties. Parents can also learn these calming techniques and practice mindfulness with their children.""--Susan Carraretto, Author of 5 Minutes for Mom, 5MinutesForMom.com ""The quintessential resource for any parent or teacher aiming to develop emotional awareness, confidence, and happiness in elementary school-aged children.""--Rob Owen, SpoonRead Inc., Advisor, and Mindfulness Educator ""With just the right balance of wit and experiential detail, this worthy book provides kids with the skills needed to manage their emotions.""--Foreword Reviews ""With relatable stories, reflections, and strategies, Mindfulness for Kids changes the way children view their reactions to everyday situations and helps them gain control. A must-read for children and the caregivers who love them!""--Erica Graham, MS, CCC-SLP, Award-winning Author, Indie Authors Monthly Children's Editor"