Listening to My Body: A guide to helping kids understand the connection between their sensations (what the heck are those?) and feelings so that they can get better at figuring out what they need.

Description

Big emotions can be overwhelming! Children need help to better understand and express what they feel. Listening to My Body is an engaging and interactive book that introduces emotional awareness and mindfulness in a way that is accessible and engaging for children. It gently guides them to notice the physical sensations connected to their emotions, helping them develop language and confidence to better understand themselves. From wiggly and squirmy to rested and still, Listening to My Body helps children develop a sensations vocabulary to help them express what they are experiencing. It includes kid-friendly activities throughout the book so children can practice what they're learning and have practical tools they can carry into everyday life. Listening to My Body teaches children that emotions are natural and affirms the message that every feeling is acceptable. Helping children learn to listen to their bodies is an important step toward self-regulation, emotional resilience, and self-kindness. It is a wonderful social-emotional tool for parents, counselors, and teachers! (Available in Spanish as Escuchando a Mi Cuerpo.)