Mindful, Happy Kids

In this interview,, Banni talks about her wonderful book on color and perspective for kids and the mindfulness curriculum she developed and that is being used in schools around the country. She also shares her journey with mindfulness and meditation.
 The interview is conducted by Dr. Elisabeth Paige and the music is composed and recorded by Natalie Hagwood on the cello  and Casey Lipska on the string bass.

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

In this interview April talks about her poetry, her children's books on the Jewish holidays, teaching, her activism, meditation, raising turtles and much more. Interview by Dr. Elisabeth Paige. Music composed and played by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipska on the string bass.

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

In this interview, Donna talks about her work on a series of animal superheroes books, her editing, and her podcast.
Interview by Elisabeth Paige
Music composed and played by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipska on the string bass.

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

In this interview with Gael Belden, meditation and compassion teacher, she talks about her work with the UCLA mindfulness research center, FBI agents and first responders. She was trained by Thich Nhat Hanh in his monastery for many years along with many other teachers. Her approach toward nature is interesting as is her meditation practice. I hope you enjoy the interview. 
The interview was conducted by Dr. Elisabeth Paige and the music was composed and recorded by Natalie Hagwood on cello and Casey Lipska on string bass.

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

In this engaging interview, Maleeha Siddiqui talks about her experiences writing Barakah Beats about a Muslim middle-schooler and her own experiences.
The interview is conducted by Dr. Elisabeth Paige.

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

This interview explores Susan Vollmer interesting journey worldwide as a French horn player and instructor. If you would like to get in touch with her for lessons, she can be reached at [email protected]. I can vouch for her patience and abilities as a horn teacher.

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

Another one for Thanksgiving! by Dr. Elisabeth Paige. Illustrations by Zanne deJanvier.

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

I'm uploading this one again for the holidays. It's from The Petitation Companion by Dr. Elisabeth Paige and Joanne Leslie. Enjoy

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

This book about gratitude is perfect for Thanksgiving. If you've never seen it, the illustrations are amazing. Enjoy! Happy Holidays....

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

Pippi the Schipperke Puppy learns to be kind to herself and others. She has to learn to clean her toys, deal with her grumpy brother Norman and learn to pay attention during obedience school. She uses meditative and self compassion tools.
The story is read by Dr. Elisabeth Paige and the music is composed and played by Natalie Hagwood on cello and Casey Lipska on string bass. 
Some of the material is based on the work of Kristen Neff.
For more information about the Pippi and Pago books visit the website at petitationsplus.com. And, if you would like the other books, contact Dr. Paige at [email protected].

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