Meet Peaceful Piggy....

Peaceful Piggy Meditation by Kerry Lee MacLean is a beautiful picture book that is a lovely resource for you and your children.  This sweet story with expressive, colorful illustrations introduces the concept of meditation in a accessible, kid-friendly way.  I am particularly fond of the book because the author presents the practice of meditation as a tool for social and emotional well being.  You will also find easy meditation instructions,  a "mind-in-a-jar experiment" and guidelines for family meditation.  Peaceful Piggy Meditation is a must for your personal library!

The Whole-Brain Child

Did you know that you have an "upstairs brain" and a "downstairs brain"?  In The Whole Brain Child, Dan Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson refer to temper tantrums as "flipping your lid"!  This is a wonderfully accessible resource to help parents of young children navigate the slippery slope of social and emotional learning. It is a very easy and enjoyable read that synthesizes current brain research with best practices for both parenting and teaching our children.  I highly recommend it as an essential resource.  Our kids didn't come with an instruction manual but his might be the next best thing! 

Mindfulness 101

What is mindfulness?
"The awareness that arises from paying attention on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgmentally" according to Jon Kabat-Zinn
Sounds simple right?  But when you really think about it, how often are you fully engaged in the practice of paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgmentally?
This is why mindfulness requires practice.
Sitting Still Like a Frog  is a wonderful book of mindfulness practices for kids and parents.  It includes a CD that guides you through a series of simple exercises.

Mohonasen Mindful Kids Mission

Mohonasen Mindful Kids is designed to support both parents and teachers by sharing mindfulness practices so that we can grow and learn along with our children.  May we be peaceful and happy together!