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Child's Mind: Mindfulness Practices to Help Our Children Be More Focused, Calm, and Relaxed

Christopher Willard

Full of simple mindfulness and meditation exercises for kids, this guide is "a wonderful reminder that every young person is capable of great understanding, compassion, and joy" (Thich Nhat Hanh)

The interest in teaching children meditation is growing rapidly, as a number of recent stories in the mainstream media have documented, including NPR, The New York Times, and London Telegraph. Child's Mind aims to teach parents and child professionals how to integrate mindfulness into their work with children, and teach children and adolescents basics of mindfulness and meditation. Willard's intention is to help parents pass on to their children the practices of mindfulness that they have found valuable for themselves. The book can also be a resource for those who work with children, whether it is family and children coordinators at retreat centers, religious instructors from a range of traditions, or teachers, therapists, and even medical professionals.

Child's Mind aims to teach children the power that comes with the comfort of just being, and the capacity to be, be aware, and be comfortable with yourself.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Parallax Press
  • Publish Date: Jul 9th, 2006
  • Pages: 152
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.08in - 6.06in - 0.39in - 0.52lb
  • EAN: 9781935209621
  • Categories: • Parenting - General• Developmental - Child• Christian Education - Children & Youth

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About the Author

Dr. Willard's expertise and passion for mindfulness and meditation have made him a leading voice in the field, and his work continues to help individuals and organizations around the world transform their lives and improve their well-being. Willard has extensive experience working with individuals and families, and with schools and organizations to help them implement mindfulness-based programs that enhance emotional regulation, resilience, and performance. Willard has published books on mindfulness and meditation, including Child's Mind and Growing Up Mindful. His books have been translated into several languages and have been praised for their accessibility, practicality, and effectiveness. Willard is a sought-after speaker and has presented at conferences and events around the world. He is a faculty member at Harvard Medical School, where he teaches mindfulness and meditation to medical students, and he serves as a consultant to several organizations.

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Praise for this book

"Christopher Willard's delightful book Child's Mind makes the won-der and transformative power of mindfulness meditation accessible to everyone. His elegantly simple practices are a joy to read and willimpact kids and families for generations to come."
--Susan Kaiser Greenland, The Mindful Child

"Teaching mindfulness to children sounds great in theory, but really, how do we do it? This wonderful book, chock full of mindfulnesspractices adapted to children of all ages, is the answer! Christopher Willard offers us skillful advice, illuminating words, and a treasure chest of practices for schools, clinicians, and our own family's kitchentable."
--Diana Winston, Wide Awake: A Buddhist Guide for Teens

"This book is an excellent resource for parents, teachers, and health-care providers who want to share the benefits of mindfulness with children. The varied practices are presented with clarity and joy, making them both accessible and engaging."
--Amy Saltzman, M.D., Association for Mindfulness in Education and creator of the Still Quiet Place CD series

"As a parent and teacher, I am deeply grateful for Christopher Willard's book. It is an important contribution toward making the practice of meditation an integral part of the school curriculum and, more generally, toward raising healthier, happier children."
--Tal Ben-Shahar, Happier

"Child's Mind is an invitation to raise children who grow up relating to themselves, others, and the world around them with care and compassion. Parents and teachers looking for practical advice for teaching mindfulness to children will find it here."
--Paul R. Fulton, Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy

"If you're considering how to bring mindfulness into the lives of children, this book is the place to begin. The author offers skillful, detailed exercises designed to entice and reveal. There's somethingfor every child, including those with special challenges. I recommendthis book for anyone who wants to be eased into the original wonderand delight of mindfulness practice, or who wants their kids to growup savoring each precious moment of their lives."
--Christopher K. Germer, Ph.D., The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion