Simple mindfulness tools for big emotions
MAYO CLINIC Press If you are having trouble reading this email, read online version. Helping kids navigate big emotions with guided practice Take Moment Paul Christelis Alex Hoskins Expert-based strategies to reset and refocus These fun mindfulness activities help children - and you - bring more mindful moments into everyday life. Ages: 8-12 Learn more 50 Mindfulness Activities for kids Dear Reader, Take a Moment offers children, parents, caregivers, and teachers simple and fun ways to bring mindfulness into everyday life. These quick activities help kids and adults too stay focused, ease worries, reduce stress, and grow empathy. By exploring the breath, senses, emotions, and gratitude, these exercises can be done anytime, anywhere. The book is organized into five easy sections, each packed with guidance and hands-on activities. For younger kids or those with shorter attention spans, there are also quick, one-minute exercises perfect for a mindful pause. Along the way, your child will learn to: . Tune into their breath and body: Feel calmer, more relaxed, and confident by "listening" inward. ⚫ Practice mindful seeing and listening: Notice the little things and take a break from busy thoughts. . Explore mindful tasting and touching: Discover the magic in everyday experiences through focused attention. . Understand mindful emotions: Recognize and name feelings in themselves and others. ⚫ Cultivate mindful appreciation: Grow gratitude for themselves, their loved ones, and the world around them. Though designed for kids, Take a Moment is a joy for all ages - from 7 to 107! Order your copy today and start creating mindful moments together. Order now € X O Thanks for joining our mailing list, [email protected], for Mayo Clinic Press email communications. Remove me from this list | Customer Service | MCPress. Mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic 200 First St. SW | Rochester, MN 55905 Copyright 2026 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. All rights reserved.
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The newsletter promotes the book "Take a Moment" which offers simple and fun ways for children, parents, caregivers, and teachers to incorporate mindfulness into daily life. The book provides expert-based strategies to help individuals navigate big emotions through mindfulness activities. It includes 50 mindfulness activities suitable for ages 8-12, aiming to enhance focus, reduce stress, and foster empathy. The activities cover various aspects like breath awareness, sensory experiences, emotional recognition, and gratitude cultivation, making it a valuable resource for all age groups.
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