Peaceful Piggy Meditation

Author: Kerry Lee MacLean
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 0807593052
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

Book Description
The Coalition of Visionary Resources Children's Book of the Year Winner What can you do when you're mad, sad, or anxious? Find a quiet spot, sit, and breathe. When you meditate every day, your mind stays happy, and even bad days are a little easier. Sometimes life seems like it's all about hurrying—so many places to go! And sometimes it's hard when things don't go your way—it can make a piggy angry and sad. So how do young piggies find a peaceful place in a frustrating world? They meditate! They find a quiet spot, a special place with a few simple things, and just breathe. They do this every day, feeling their breath going in and out. They slow down and calm down. Now it's easier to deal with whatever comes their way, and they have time to notice all the magical things in life, too!

Peaceful Piggy Yoga

Author: Kerry Lee MacLean
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 0807563773
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35

Book Description
Who loves yoga? Everyone from ballerinas to football players to moms and dads. This fun and informative picture book guide shows kids—and piggies!—in classic yoga poses, complete with instructions.

Moody Cow Meditates (Large Print 16pt)

Author: Kerry Lee MacLean
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1458783790
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 46

Book Description
Peter the cow is having a BAD day. After missing the bus and wiping out on his bike he loses his temper and gets in trouble. And to make matters worse all the other kids are teasing him, calling him Moody Cow. Peter's day just seems to get worse until his grandfather comes over and teaches him how to settle his mind and let go of his frustration through a simple and fun exercise. This vibrant and funny children's book is a playful and hilarious way to introduce children to the power of meditation. With full color illustrations by the author Moody Cow Meditatesis a wonderful book for parents and children to share together.

Peaceful Piggy Bedtime

Author: Sophie Maclaren
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1614296758
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
A delightfully illustrated bedtime routine to help children relax into sleep—and into kindness, gratitude, and self-compassion. “It’s time to go to sleep, but some friends are sleepy, and some are not. Some are already nodding off, and some want to bounce around. Now it’s time to go from busy to peaceful. These mindful bedtime exercises will help us have a good night’s sleep.” Bedtime can be a joy; a quiet time, a nice cuddle—a sleepy angel. Bedtime can also be a challenge; riled energy, hidden anxieties—a restless little monster! This book draws on modern science and time-tested wisdom to provide children with an effective bedtime ritual to relax the body, settle the mind, and drift into a peaceful sleep. Parents may find they sleep better, too!

Positive Time-Out

Author: Jane Nelsen, Ed.D.
Publisher: Harmony
ISBN: 0307794059
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 193

Book Description
Discover the Power of Positive Time-Out Time-out is one of the most popular disciplinary techniques used in homes and schools today. But instead of being the positive, motivating, experience it should be for children, it is often punitive, counterproductive, and damaging to their gentle psyches. In this book, bestselling parenting author Jane Nelsen shows you how to make time-out a positive learning experience for children. Inside, you'll discover how positive time-out can teach children the art of self-discipline and instill such invaluable qualities as self-confidence and problem-solving skills. You'll also learn how to: ·Make time-out an encouraging experience ·Develop an attitude and action plan to avoid power struggles with children ·Empower children by involving them in the behavior changing process ·Understand the mistaken goals of negative behavior "Gives parents and teachers the encouragement and tools they need to help children handle their own behavior."—Sheryl Hausinger, M.D., Texas Children's Pediatric Associates and mother of three "Offers more than 50 ways that parents can set limits while still encouraging their kids. It should be in every doctor's waiting room."—Jody McVittie, M.D., family physician

Moody Cow Learns Compassion

Author: Kerry Lee MacLean
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1614290326
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
This delightful sequel to Moody Cow Meditates reintroduces us to Peter (aka Moody Cow) and meet his mischievous "boys-will-be-boys" friend Bully. Along the way we meet a snake named Jaws, who also goes on to appear in Peter's terrifying dreams, and watch as Bully revels in the deaths of the crickets he feeds the snake. Peter is uncomfortable with the plight of the little creatures, earning him a new nickname: "Coward Cow" because Bully thinks he's a wimp. Once again, Grandfather, the beloved old steer from Moody Cow Meditates, brings serenity and long-horned wisdom as he gently teaches to compassionately identify with other beings. And the story ends with everyone sharing a laugh - and even Jaws and the crickets are happy. This book also includes two activities - compassionate cricket release and compassionate worm rescue - for parents and children to do together.

Meditation Is an Open Sky

Author: Whitney Stewart
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 0807549096
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

Book Description
Describes nine simple meditation exercises to help kids find focus, manage stress, and face challenges. Feeling mindful is feeling good! You know when you're having a bad day, you have that wobbly feeling inside and nothing seems to go right? Find a quiet place, sit down, and meditate! In this daily companion, kids of any age will learn simple exercises to help manage stress and emotions, find focus, and face challenges. They'll discover how to feel safe when scared, relax when anxious, spread kindness, and calm anger when frustrated. Simple, secular, and mainstream, this mindfulness book is an excellent tool for helping kids deal with the stresses of everyday life.

Belly Breathe

Author: Leslie Kimmelman
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 080752168X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 22

Book Description
A simple relaxation and calming technique, belly breathing is a tool everyone can use! Studies have found that belly breathing improves concentration and relieves tension. This mindfulness board book showcases the easy skill that is a great way to teach kids how to manage stress and emotions.

And Then It's Spring

Author: Julie Fogliano
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1596436247
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

Book Description
Caldecott-winning artist of A Sick Day for Amos McGee, Erin Stead, dazzles once again in this ode to the first stirrings of spring.

Mindful Politics

Author: Melvin McLeod
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0861717120
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 322

Book Description
"I've studied politics my entire life. It's been because of my time working on this book that I've finally learned what's really important in politics." So says Melvin McLeod, editor of Mindful Politics, a book that transcends Right and Left, progressive and conservative, to get to the heart of what matters: how we can all make a positive difference in our complex political world. This is not your typical political book. It's not written at a fever pitch, it doesn't use a good/bad binary, and it doesn't tout partisan policies. Instead, this timely collection addresses the less-discussed but more important questions about politics: What insight does religion have to offer politics? How can we as concerned citizens move beyond the particulars of legislation and party affiliation, and take direct action? How, amid divisive and challenging times, can personal growth and effective advocacy take place together? In short, Mindful Politics offers the perspectives of 34 important authors and thinkers on how each of us, right now, can make the world a better place. McLeod includes essays and insights from some of the brightest, and most controversial, lights of Buddhism - and beyond. Included are: Thich Nhat Hanh Sam Harris (author of The End of Faith) The Dalai Lama Jerry Brown Pema Chodron Trungpa Rinpoche bell hooks Ezra Bayda Meg Wheatley ...and many more