by Angela Harris
Written for ages 3-7
When reading "Mad to Glad" aloud, encourage children to act out the instructions associated to each emotion.
Why This Book?
In my experience teaching Mindfulness to children, I realized emotions, both positive and negative, require awareness. I wanted to write a short story to make children aware of common negative reactions to everyday situations. This book helps children recognize their emotions when they are happening. With guidance and practice, this internal awareness enables the child to create space between the challenging experience and their emotional and physical reaction.My mission is for children to recognize that anger, frustration, sadness, and loneliness are common emotions, and it is natural to feel them every now and then. This book contains simple exercises, inspired by my own Mindfulness practice, to help children increase their coping abilities. Your child will learn to transfer their energy from fear and anger into positive thoughts and actions that serve their social and emotional growth.
Namaste.
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