Mindful Magic: 23 Meditations for Calm Kids

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

As a marriage and family therapist, Christy Monson spent years helping clients heal and reframe their lives in Las Vegas and Salt Lake City. She received her B.A degree from Utah State University and a M.S. from University of Nevada at Las Vegas. The mother of six children and the grandmother to many grandchildren, Christy is now retired and lives in Northern Utah. She is the author of several books including Love, Hugs, and Hope: When Scary Things Happen (Familius), Family Talk (Familius), and Becoming Free (Familius).