Mindful, Happy Kids

I've chosen this moment to introduce you to a lovely picture book, Vivienne in Paris,  introducing children to the beauty of mindfulness. As the world around us is in chaos and horror, I believe we can have a reprieve using our senses to appreciate what we have . 

Maria is as lovely as her book. She talks about her journey as a mother of four young kids, an entrepreneur, a journalist and finally a children's books author. I hope you enjoy.

You can find more about Dr. Paige on her website: www.mindfulhappykids.com.

You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.

In this Simple Petting Petitation, created and recorded by Dr. Elisabeth Paige, you will stroke your pet to a count of ten and then repeat for 3 minutes. If you lose count, don't worry about it, just start over. 
Even short meditations can help with health, mood and relationships.
Music was composed and recorded by Steve Gruskin.

You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.

In this conversation between Dr. Paige and Lisa Fipps, Lisa talks about what it was like to be a "fat" child and all of the bullying that kids and adults go through when  they are different. 
Her book is beautifully written in verse, interesting for a children's book. Lisa talks about her process and why she chose this technique.
Find Dr. Paige's other work at her website: www.mindfulhappykids.com.

You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.

It's finally here....My new website: https://mindfulhappykids.com/. 

You will find: links to the podcasts and the YouTube channel; links to the PDFs of my children's books; Petitations--pet-centered meditations (upcoming); book reviews of children's books featuring mindfulness, gratitude, compassion, yoga, and a diversity of cultures; and the pets of the month. If you would like to feature your pet, just send me an email with a picture.

The first video/podcast for the new website (along with all of the old ones) is an interview with Kristin Hartness, executive director of Canines for Disabled Kids. They provide scholarships for kids who need service dogs and provide education about service dogs and emotional support animals for kids with disabilities. It's a tremendously interesting and engaging interview. Kristin talks about the differences between service dogs and emotional support animals, the different types of service dogs specifically for kids, how the dogs and the kids are taught, and how the dogs are integrated into the classroom. I learned a whole lot.   

You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.

In this conversation between UC Davis freshman and Dr. Elisabeth Paige, Robi is inspiring as he talks about his journey as a classical pianist and violinist along with his interest in international politics. He even plays a piece in the interview. 

You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.

In this conversation between Dr. Elisabeth Paige and Jessica Lanan, first offered as a YouTube on Mindful, Happy Kids, Jessica talks about her experiences illustrating and writing children's books. Her books range from books about the stars and other planets, to Korean cloths--from international adoption to farms where the farmers (two gay men) are adopting a baby. And her own work, a wordless book, "The Fisherman and the Whale." about a man and his father saving a whale caught in a fisherman's net. We spoke about her newest book, "Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider," another book she both wrote and illustrated. 

Jessica talks about the process of illustrating with watercolors and having had an experience in Asia with her sketchbook in hand as a true adventure into the world of watercolors. We spoke about working within timelines, dealing with challenging plateaus, and her future endeavors and bucket lists.

If you are interested, I highly recommend checking out her artwork on the YouTube video.  

You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.

November is the month for gratitude, especially in today's continuing turmoil. The Gratitude Petitation guides you to use your pets in helping you establish a gratitude practice. Pippi and I are super grateful for each other! Recorded by Dr. Elisabeth Paige. Music composed and recorded by Steve Gruskin.
Enjoy.
Please find more information on Thanksgiving day on my website www.Petitationsplus.com.

You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.

In this Petitation™©, The Pet Scan, you sit with your pet and touch, smell, and listen from their head to their toes in an effort to stay in the present moment with your pet. Created and recorded by Dr. Elisabeth Paige.
Set to music composed and recorded by Steve Gruskin.

You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.

Colleen talks about and reads from "The Great Stink: How Joseph Bazalgette Solved London's Poop Pollution Problem". This children's book won several awards and has many layers. It starts in 1500 and finishes with poop problems today.
 
Nonfiction writing is explained and she describes the research that went into "The Great Stink." 

The interview is with Dr. Elisabeth Paige. See more information on her website Petitationsplus.com by October 7th, 2022.

Tune in the first week of October when Dr. Paige will be uploading the second Petitation set to Steve Gruskin's music, The Pet Scan. 

You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.

In this interview, Dr. Paige picks Steve Berg 's brain about health from his wellness centers to his nutritional consulting to his physical fitness and the mind/body connection. 
You can find him at integritywellness360.com.
Music composed and played by Steven Gruskin.
You can find more information at Elisabeth Paige's website: www.Petitationsplus.com.

You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.