Mindful, Happy Kids

Each month I will be making available a Petitation for you to practice with your pets set to music composed and recorded by Steve Gruskin. For more information, visit my website Petitationsplus.com or "The Petitation Companion" on amazon.

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

In this interview, Jennifer Gennari talks about two of her books for 8-12 year olds. One is about the life of a little girl who is fighting her town's unacceptance of her mother's impending marriage to a woman and the other is about a girl with sound sensitivity. She also talks about writing and teaching. By August 22, 2022 you will see her profiled on Dr. Gruskin's webpage: Petitationsplus.com. Enjoy

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

In this interview, JJ reads his adorable book, "Worm Loves Worm". This book is about anyone and anything being able to fall in love and get married. According to JJ, the most important thing about writing is to have fun with the process and the rest will come. I hope you enjoy this podcast! Within a week a profile of JJ Astrian will be available on Dr.  Paige's website: www.petitationsplus.com.
Interview by Dr. Elisabeth Paige.

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

All you've ever wanted to know about poetry. Georgia explains poetry in beautiful ways from anthologies to list poems to portrait poems to heart mapping. She has done extraordinary work in the schools and established poetry centers.  A wonderful interview with Dr.. Elisabeth Paige.

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

An incredible interview with the lawyer turned children's poet Janet Wong. She has written and edited many children's picture books, poetry books, anthologies for both adults and children and creative writing books and worked with children for decades. She also teaches poetry to adults and facilitates publication through her publishing press Pomelo Books. She is also the winner of many writing awards. She is Korean-Chinese American and talks a bit about what that is like in the age of Coronavirus. A must listen to! You can find her on her website, JanetWong.com

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

In this extremely informative and interesting interview, Emma talks with Dr. Paige about all aspects of publishing and editing from her experiences working for the top five publishing houses as a VP, as an editor, a publisher, and as a consultant in her current publishing firm Drydenbks. She worked on over 1000 children's books and wrote one of her own with Rana DiOrio: What Does it Mean to Be an Entrepreneur? 

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

Rana is an intrepid force for empowerment and positive change. As a corporate and securities attorney, tech-sector investment banker, angel investor, and advisory board member, Rana has guided the development of strategy and catalyzed the financial, operational, and cultural growth of organizations for 29 years. 

She talks with Dr. Paige about the path of her publishing company Little Pickles, her career as a children's author, her journey as a yoga teacher and meditator, and the work she has done in the financial world. Vulnerable at times, this interview is informative, interesting and fun.

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

In this fascinating interview with Robert Castillo, you will learn all about storyboards for TV, movies, commercials and even music videos. Robert started his career creating storyboards for The Sopranos and has since worked on some Marvel movies, TV shows, commercials, and much much more. He is a professor focusing on storyboard creation in Georgia. Another must listen to.
Interview with Dr. Elisabeth Paige

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

In this interview Carolyn talks with Dr. Elisabeth Paige about her work on multi-cultural historical fiction for children. She has over a dozen books published and has been teaching for over two decades. Her books are incredibly informative and engaging.

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

In this wonderful musical interview, you'll hear all about Eve Decker, a meditation practitioner, teacher, and musician for over 3 decades. She has recorded five solo albums and works with both adults and children. A must listen to!
Enjoy.
Interview by Dr. Elisabeth Paige

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