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The little frog awakes : mindfulness exercises for toddlers (and their parents)

Snel, Eline2022
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"Parents of toddlers can find themselves overwhelmed and struggling with self-doubt when their child is wilful, or is having trouble navigating difficult emotions and circumstances. Mindfulness can help! In The Little Frog Awakes, Eline Snel offers parents of children ages 18 months to 4 years advice and tools for responding mindfully and effectively in the moment. These skills help us regain trust in ourselves and in the integral wholeness of our kids. And when we make mindfulness practice a part of daily life, it gives our children a powerful message on how to recognize, name, and deal with emotions and situations. This practical guide will help you to connect with and respond mindfully to your own feelings as they arise; cultivate compassion for yourself as a parent; show you how to encourage serenity, self-confidence, and emotional regulation in your children; strengthen the bond with your kids and help all of you manage stress; be more fully present with your children, and more able to give them your undivided attention; embrace imperfection and focus on the things that really matter; and more The book and the accompanying audio [downloads] include activities, practices, and stories for both you and for your toddler that cultivate mindful moments and action, and self-compassion"-- Provided by publisher.
Main title:
The little frog awakes : mindfulness exercises for toddlers (and their parents) / Eline Snel ; translated by Christiana Hills ; illustrated by Marc Boutavant.
Author:
Snel, Eline, authorHills, Christiana, translatorBoutavant, Marc, illustrator
Edition:
First U.S. edition.
Imprint:
Boulder, Colorado : Shambhala, [2022]©2022
Collation:
ix, 134 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 23 cm.
Notes:
"Playtime and practices for raising young children with emotion awareness and mindful connection" -- Front cover.Includes bibliographical references (page 131).Translated from the French.
Contents:
Preface: Why this book? -- Introduction: A few words on raising young children -- I will not be that kind of parent -- Let's start at the very beginning -- What really counts -- Entering our inner worlds -- Your body, your friend -- The present moment: a forgotten need -- The emotions we feel -- Parenting isn't for the faint of heart -- When your body wants to sleep but not your head -- The garden of souls.
ISBN:
9781611809459 (pbk)9781611809459
Dewey class:
158.13128.2
Language:
EnglishFrench
BRN:
516683
LocationCollectionCall numberStatus/Desc
Brighton LibraryAdult Non Fiction - Health and Wellbeing158.13 SNEOn Reserve Shelf - Awaiting collection within 10 days of this date. (Set: 03 Jul 2025)
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