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Take the Time: Mindfulness for Kids

Name: Take the Time: Mindfulness for Kids
Author: Maud Roegiers
ISBN: 9781433807947

by Maud Roegiers

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Take the time andbe with friends,
close your eyes when you are hugged,
let the cold tickle your cheeks,
think about what you are doing,
and take the time to love.
Our world goes entirely too fast, with childhood now an overscheduled succession of years, with many children involved in too many "enriching" activities, with children overtaxed by schools seeking high student scores, or with well-meaning parents driven to find success for their children.

Take the Time encourages children and parents to find space in their lives to slow down and become deliberate with their day-to-day actions and thoughts. Both parent and child can learn to "experience the experience" rather than rushing from one thing to another. With gentle rhythms and soothing imagery, kids may be guided toward self-awareness and mindfulness. And when any old day feels topsy-turvy, mindfulness tools may help your child calm down and feel better.

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Children's Literature - Marilyn Courtot

In this import by Belgian author Roegiers kids are guided toward self-awareness and mindfulness which can help when it seems like everything has gone wrong on a given day. The suggestions range from spending time with friends, to undertaking familiar tasks and doing things that make one feel good. Other recommendations include thinking about what one is doing and to take time before telling a secret or blurting something out. It is OK to be sad and ponder dreams and to enjoy silence. The illustrations appear to be pencil and watercolor on graph paper and they are more like sketches. Most illustrations are uncomplicated, but they convey the message or emotion that the young girl is feeling, especially when she is depicted being hugged and has her eyes closed to savor the moment. For those who may need a book about calming down and becoming a bit more reflective this may work. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot