Edelman’s book shows how trauma affects our thoughts, feelings and behavior. Discussions include how to help children recognize and express how they might have or be affected by stressful events in their lives, ways of coping with and overcoming things that might be traumatic in their lives. The book includes vivid Illustrations, open-ended questions as well as a fun “Can you spot it?” game to keep kids engaged.

 

Cavallaro’s book guides young adults in a step-by-step format to increase focus and decrease stress through the art of medication. Readers will learn what meditation is, why they get stressed out in the first place and how medication can help calm their nerves.

 

Cameron’s book is designed for working adults looking to build mindfulness into their daily lives. Chapters include “creating a morning routine”, “meditate through exercise”, “focus your wondering mind” among others. The author also includes actions that you can use to enjoy, enrich and end the day with mindfulness. These include things like using music or photography, engaging with your children, gathering your “posse” & transitioning peacefully from day to evening. 

 

Peace is every breath 
"n Peace Is Every Breath, Thay, as his student call him, does not argue that we put our lives on hold or stop living our fast-paced lives. Rather, he illuminates how mindfulness can help us thrive and transcend the mad rush of our days and discover that within the here and now, the rituals of our days, we have the ability to experience true happiness. Thich Nhat Hanh believes that now more than ever we need to use the power of mindfulness to heal ourselves from the many stresses that surround us."
 

“A meditation guide for teens offers specific mindfulness exercises to help deal with day-to-day challenges and includes tips to lead a happier, healthier, and more connected life.”

“Based on her forty-plus years of experience, behavioral specialist Noël Janis-Norton outlines a clear, step-by-step plan that will help any parent raise a child to be cooperative and considerate, confident and self-reliant. Transform your family life with these five strategies: Descriptive Praise, Preparing for Success, Reflective Listening, Never Ask Twice, and Rewards and Consequences.”

 

In her book Dr. Brown challenges everything we think we know about vulnerability. Vulnerability is not weakness, but rather our clearest path to courage, engagement and meaningful connection.  Whether the arena is a new relationship, and important meeting our creative process or a difficult family conversation, we must find the courage to walk into vulnerability and engage with our whole hearts.

 

Practices for Growing Up Mindful: Guided Meditations and Simple Exercises for Children, Teens, and Families (Audiobook)

“Practices for Growing Up Mindful offers parents, educators, counselors, and caregivers a series of exercises and meditations for cultivating the skills and attitudes that will empower us—and our children—to handle the increasing stress of modern life in wise and healthy ways.