Reddit reviews Planting Seeds: Practicing Mindfulness with Children
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Planting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Children
I've seen this book recommended a few times, though I haven't gotten around to reading it.
Planting Seeds by Thich Nhat Hanh, and
A Pebble for Your Pocket also by Thich Nhat Hanh
I've thought about buying this book: https://www.amazon.ca/Planting-Seeds-Practicing-Mindfulness-Children/dp/1935209809/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1463778926&sr=1-4&keywords=thich+nhat+hanh You can preview some of it...
Anyone have a review of the whole book? Was it useful? And the CD?
> I have a history of mental illness. I was also a highly emotional child and had a lot of the same issues we see with her. My family NEVER discussed feelings, nor did we ever hug or kiss and I grew up pretty messed up from that. Was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder in my early 20's, did DBT, and have been symptom free for almost a decade.
Awesome that you put in all that effort and it paid off! It's not too early to start teaching her some of those DBT skills, in kid-friendly ways, to help her regulate her own emotions. (See my other reply for some ideas). There are also some great approaches to mindfulness for kids, you might check out Sitting Still Like a Frog, Mindful Games, or Planting Seeds: Practicing Mindfulness with Children. Should have mentioned this in my other reply as well, but there's a beautiful picture book called Visiting Feelings that takes a mindfulness approach to exploring emotions as well.