Mindfulness and meditation are powerful tools-especially for kids!

In Mindful Magic, parents, caregivers, and teachers will find 23 simple meditations that kids can use to feel more calm, more loved, more grateful, and more at peace. Written by therapist Christy Monson, each meditation takes only a few minutes and includes deep breathing, relaxation, and positive affirmations. In a world with increasing demands on our children-technology, busy schedules, social pressures-research shows early routines with mindfulness help build flexibility, resiliance, and positive self-esteem. Plus, it feels great!

Accompanied by colorful, charming watercolor illustrations, meditations are organized into several easy-to-use sections.

NATURE'S PEACE: Meditations to Find Calm

Blow a Feather
Apple Blossom Snow
Flower Power
Watching the Waves
Whispering Forest

FOCUS WITH COLOR: Meditations to Focus

The Strong Red Lighthouse
The Tireless Gray Seagull
The Focused Blue Lake
The Determined Yellow Sun

ARTFUL IMAGINATION

Meditations to Strengthen One's Imagination
Squiggle Drawing
Building Blocks
Nature Songs

ANIMAL ANTICS: Meditations to Change One's Energy Level

Monkey Face
Slithering Snake
Gliding Manta Ray
Alligator Snap
Baby Elephant Trot

CONNECTION SECTION: Meditations to Connect with Loved Ones

Loving Others
Self-Connection
Thought Connections
Far-Away Connections
Family Connections
Gratitude Meditation