Any time of year is a great time to learn new life skills and how be well: mentally, physically, and emotionally. We’ve curated a selection of books, articles, and activities for the whole family to help everyone be their very best self.
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From I Am Somebody by Nyasha Williams. Click image to download pdf.
From Be Who You Are by Todd Parr. Click image to download pdf.
Find out more about Be Who You Are Day and get prepped for September 30th with more fun and activities!
Let’s Bake Bread! Preorder Let’s Bake Bread and receive an exclusive, limited time discount (50%!) on the visual companion course! CELEBRATE THE JOY OF BAKING TOGETHER with this unique family cookbook. Written by the bestselling author of Bread Baking for Beginners, Let’s Bake Bread! is filled with foolproof recipes that will turn kids into confident bakers.…
Kids (and parents too!), start your day off right with these mindful moves. Mindfulness is about noticing what’s happening right here, right now. We can discover so much, just by paying attention! These kid-friendly yoga moves—and many more peaceful activities—can be found in Mindful Moves by Nicole Cardoza. Rise and Shine. It feels good to stretch right after getting…
As someone who used to stay up reading under the covers with a flashlight, I fully understand that many children will not be quite ready for bed when bedtime rolls around. Some children have a LOT of energy…
It is normal for children to experience anxiety, but we need to provide them with vocabulary and tools for coping with those feelings. One simple tool for calming anxious thoughts is meditation. And it isn’t just for adults! Mallika Chopra is a wellness expert whose books for children explore safe and healthy ways…
Sadness is something we all experience, and this past year has been tough on everyone. We all work through our emotions in different ways, and it’s important to help kids find and develop their own coping skills. The following five activities are all designed to help children find ways to feel better when they’re…
Books are amazing and serve many purposes. One of those purposes is to inspire the world. They show readers that they be anything they want, or do anything they’ve dreamed of. What helps even more is when the book is about a real person and the story is one where young readers can see themselves…
Picture books have long answered the important questions in life. “Are you my mother?” “Chicka chicka boom boom, will there be enough room?” With a little whimsy and a lot of heart, picture books can sneakily impart all sorts of wonderful advice to readers. Whether it’s teaching kids to respect personal space, to take what…
