Auckland Council Libraries: Mindfulness for kids

Mindfulness for kids

Why not try these books on mindfulness and meditation, to help young children cope with the chaotic demands of their world and live a happier life!

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Just breathe

Mallika Chopra

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This illustrated guide is full of exercises to help deal with daily challenges, and tips to lead a healthier and more connected life. Beginners will learn the basics of meditation, and those more experienced will learn how to improve their practice.

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Exploring emotions

Paul Christelis

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This mindfulness storybook for children includes simple activities, which have been shown to help relieve stress and anxiety and improve health and mental well-being. Children are gently guided and encouraged into exploring their emotions.

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Mindful me

Whitney Stewart

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With step-by-step instructions to over thirty breathing, relaxation, and guided meditation exercises, readers of this book will have an entire toolkit at their disposal and writing prompts will help them process their discoveries.

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Being you!

Tracy Bryan

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There are so many ways that we can practice loving ourselves. Learn tools to deal with people who make you feel bad. Face uncomfortable situations. Understand about mindfulness and why it helps you manage your feelings.

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The magic box

Marneta Viegas

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The reflections in this book incorporate simple relaxation exercises and visualizations designed to improve children's self-esteem and confidence and reduce stress and anxiety.

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Meditation, my friend

Betsy Thomson

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Full of playful illustrations, wonderful photography and life-size puppetry this book is every adult's answer to the question of how to introduce mindfulness to children. The book is also for the young at heart.

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Casey's greatness wings

Tammi Van Hollander

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This is a story about a caterpillar that feels different from the others and worries that he is not good enough. This book includes activities and important information and tips for parents, teachers and clinicians.

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Listening to my body

Gabi Garcia

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This engaging and interactive book guides children through the practice of naming their feelings and the sensations that accompany them. It also helps kids build on their capacity to be mindful, self-regulate, and develop emotional resilience.

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The Buddha's apprentice at bedtime

Dharmachari Nagaraja

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Dharmachari Nagaraja weaves a thrilling narrative spell while at the same time conveying basic life lessons that will help children to develop their personality, deal with their anxieties, and find peace and confidence as they grow up.

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Yoga for kids

Susannah Hoffman

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Teach your kids about yoga and mindfulness with this mindful yoga activity book. Yoga activities are a great way to teach children about relaxation, meditation, and peace - while having fun at the same time.

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