As the title states, teens will learn how to let go of the anxieties, worry and stresses in their life.  Chapters include moving out of worry wasteland with mindfulness, mindfully managing the top four teen worries, and staying mindful for life.  Additional resources and further reading suggestions for teens are included.

 

This compilation of true stories offer first-person accounts of teens who overcame major life obstacles with insight, independence, relationships, initiative, creativity, humor and morality.  Titles include “I don’t know what the word mommy means”, “Color me different”, “Poetry brought out the performer in me” and many more.

   

“With simple instructions and bright, clear illustrations, award-winning artist Yoo invites children to enjoy yoga by assuming playful animal poses. And she sparks their imagination further by encouraging them to pretend to be the animal - to flutter like a butterfly, hiss like a snake, roar like a lion and more. Yoga is great for kids because it promotes flexibility and focus - and it's relaxing good fun! The charming pictures of children and animals and the lyrical text make this gentle introdu::ction to yoga a book to be treasured.”

 

Master of Mindfulness presents helpful practices to help show children how to pay attention, accept themselves and others, manage your anger, and even get to sleep at night. The book features real kids’ drawings and stories about how mindfulness can help in different stressful situations. It even covers some of the brain science behind why mindfulness helps kids to feel better, stay in the present moment, be kind, and make good decisions. The book includes easy and fun practices, like mindful breathing, noticing your feelings, paying attention to your body, and mindful eating.

“In this book, you'll find new ways of managing your feelings so that you'll be ready to handle anything life sends your way. Based in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), a type of therapy designed to help people who have a hard time handling their intense emotions, this workbook helps you learn the skills you need to ride the ups and downs of life with grace and confidence.”

 

“Many teen girls feel pressured to be nice, rather than assert their opinions. They may fear being called bossy or pushy when speaking their mind or offering a different point of view. If you have ever stopped yourself from expressing your opinion, you know how bad it can feel afterward. Don't let yourself fall into that same trap over and over. Your thoughts and feelings matter just as much as everyone else's—you just need to find your voice.”

 

A collection of 30 simple, short breathing practices and movements can be performed anytime, anywhere. Designed to teach kids techniques for managing their bodies, breath, and emotions. This is one-of-a-kind book to help kids find calm, gain focus, and feel energized during the day, and encourage families to establish a fun and consistent mindfulness practice, whether at home or on the go.

 

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.