mindfulness (psychology)

"This guide introduces kids and preteens to mindfulness through exercises, meditations, and writing prompts"--Provided by publisher.

"This is a kids' book about mindfulness. Mindfulness is more than just being present, it's knowing who you are. Are you your thoughts? Are you your feelings? Are you your hairstyle? Or are you something more? This book doesn't just teach kids how to be present with their thoughts--it teaches them that mindfulness can lead to a better understanding of themselves and why that understanding matters"--Provided by publisher.

Every day, I have so many different feelings. But that doesn't mean they have to be scary. It's okay to have feelings! Recognizing my emotions helps me understand them. Develop healthy ways to look after your mental health. Approachable text paired with engaging photos makes learning about mental health fun.

Marcos?s friends used to describe him as a happy family man, a successful graphic artist, and a joyous ukulele player. But then, he lost his marriage and his job, and nearly lost his newly outed transgender son to a suicide attempt after a violent attack by classmates. Marcos receded into a darkening depression as job applications went unanswered and bills piled up. An inability to afford his son?s medication raised Marcos?s anxiety to a breaking point. Desperate, he silently opened himself up to whomever or whatever might be listening and asked for help. The answer he got back from the universe was clear: ?Just do the next good thing.? The next morning, he received the email that would change his life. The subject line read simply, ?Help our friend Joe.? When Marcos clicked on it, he was surprised to find it was a job offer as a home caregiver to a remarkable 87-year-old named Joe Sabah.

"Feeling tangled, twisted, or just in a funk? This . . . picture book highlights the tiny things even the youngest readers can try as they see what big differences await them on the other side. It highlights the beauty of slowing down when you're not at full capacity and instead focuses on the movements of your body, getting out those crunchy bits, and seeing what extraordinary capabilities we have within us"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores ways that mindfulness can be useful while playing on the playground"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores ways that mindfulness can be useful while experiencing nature"--Provided by publisher.

"Now is a gentle horse with a bright white tail who revels in the wonder of the world around her. When the other animals come to her with all sorts of worries and what-ifs, Now reassures each one. She points out that nothing scary is happening right now, and they are free to enjoy the dandelions and dragonflies and all the magic of the field. And true enough, their fears turn out to be much less frightening than they had imagined"--Dust jacket.

"Teaches young readers that even from far away, you can wish others happiness, good health, peace, and safety"--Provided by publisher.

Considers how our world would change and how we would feel if it lacked birds, water, plants, bugs or people--and wonders what makes our world what it is and if all we need is already here in front of us.