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Children will: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow a maze to Gigi's house\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor in pictures to go with each lesson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn a breathing technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice being present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry a crossword puzzle about feelings and much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave fun and remember to be mindful from start to finish!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book will be a helpful tool for the therapist or school counselor who uses directive approaches. The activities are easy to introduce and scaffold mindfulness opportunities for children and their families. It can be used as a standalone intervention or integrated with other therapeutic approaches.\" --Theresa Fraser, CYC-P, CPT-S, MA, RP, RCT, CT, trauma, loss and attachment clinical specialist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Through a variety of fun and insightful exercises, Kim Larkins' \u003cem\u003ePracticing Mindfulness\u003c\/em\u003e offers children the gift of cultivating awareness and the beautiful magic that awaits them in the present.\" --Aimee Ruland, author of \u003cem\u003eFloat: A Guide to Letting Go\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An important and engaging resource! This book is a must-have for therapists, caregivers, teachers and anyone who hopes to share with children the gift of mindfulness. With playful, succinct dialogue and delightful drawings, this book will be cherished by children and adults alike!\" --Jillian Kelly-Wavering, LCSW, RPT-S, author of \u003cem\u003eMy Grief is Like the Ocean\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The \u003cem\u003ePracticing Mindfulness \u003c\/em\u003eactivity book follows a progression of knowing how to become present, how our body sensations communicate with us and how to create compassion for ourselves and others. The simplicity of the activity book makes it accessible for different age ranges and is a space for creativity to shine. \" --Lindsey Frank, M.Ed., president of the Coalition of Schools Educating Mindfully (COSEM), author of \u003cem\u003eThe Superpower of Your Heart \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Loving Healing Press www.LHPress.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51445610021087,"sku":"9781615996995","price":28.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/FSv4TLkP539781615996995.webp?v=1790221947"},{"product_id":"practicing-mindfulness-emma-lou-the-yorkie-poos-activity-and-coloring-book-for-kids-paperback","title":"Practicing Mindfulness: Emma Lou the Yorkie Poo's Activity and Coloring Book for Kids - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet Emma Lou the Yorkie Poo and her friends help your child learn and practice mindfulness skills in this highly interactive activity and coloring book. 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It can be used as a standalone intervention or integrated with other therapeutic approaches.\" --Theresa Fraser, CYC-P, CPT-S, MA, RP, RCT, CT, trauma, loss and attachment clinical specialist \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Through a variety of fun and insightful exercises, Kim Larkins' \u003cem\u003ePracticing Mindfulness\u003c\/em\u003e offers children the gift of cultivating awareness and the beautiful magic that awaits them in the present.\" --Aimee Ruland, author of \u003cem\u003eFloat: A Guide to Letting Go\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An important and engaging resource! This book is a must-have for therapists, caregivers, teachers and anyone who hopes to share with children the gift of mindfulness. With playful, succinct dialogue and delightful drawings, this book will be cherished by children and adults alike!\" --Jillian Kelly-Wavering, LCSW, RPT-S, author of \u003cem\u003eMy Grief is Like the Ocean\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The \u003cem\u003ePracticing Mindfulness \u003c\/em\u003eactivity book follows a progression of knowing how to become present, how our body sensations communicate with us and how to create compassion for ourselves and others. The simplicity of the activity book makes it accessible for different age ranges and is a space for creativity to shine. \" --Lindsey Frank, M.Ed., president of the Coalition of Schools Educating Mindfully (COSEM), author of \u003cem\u003eThe Superpower of Your Heart \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Loving Healing Press www.LHPress.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51445822259423,"sku":"9781615996988","price":15.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/iwM1VqoIzy9781615996988.webp?v=1790225516"},{"product_id":"emma-lou-the-yorkie-poo-breathing-in-the-calm-hardcover","title":"Emma Lou the Yorkie Poo: Breathing in the Calm - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet Emma Lou, the Yorkie Poo - a little dog with big worries. 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This A-Z guide provides rich examples of social and emotional growth experiences for children that can be utilized at home, in the classroom or at therapy spaces.\" -- Theresa Fraser, CYC-P, CPT-S, RP, MA, RTC, author of \u003cem\u003eWe're Not All the Same, But We're Family\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Kim Larkins has written a sweet book that introduces young children to 26 emotions that align with each letter of the alphabet. She uses animal characters, rhymes and fanciful pictures as the vehicle for describing that mindful activities can influence how one feels. \" -- Laurie Zelinger, PhD, ABPP, RPT-S, board certified psychologist and author, former director: New York Association for Play Therapy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With delightful illustrations and lovely rhymes, this book is a must for any educator, parent or caregiver who wants to help children learn about and manage their emotions. 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