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.
Children learn what they practice!
This interactive book guides children through the practice of naming their
feelings and the sensations that accompany them. It engages children in easy,
kid-friendly mindfulness activities.
Help your child build on their capacity to be mindful, self-regulate, and
develop emotional resilience. Listening
to My Body is a wonderful tool for parents, counselors and
teachers! Free resources to accompany this book can be found at
bit.ly/gabigarciabooks.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“Listening To My Body is a great read for parents, teachers and kids. This wonderfully written and colorfully illustrated book helps children to identify their bodily responses, sensations and feelings. Thus helping kids find ways to calm themselves, focus and express what they need. And, these lessons are presented in ways that both the child and adult reader can practice the skills!” Seanna Crosbie, LCSW Director of Program Services for Austin Child Guidance Center
About the Author
Gabi Garcia is a mama, licensed professional counselor and
picturebook author. She spent the last 20 years working with children as
aschool counselor.
Gabi writes books that support parents,educators and caregivers in nurturing
mindful, socially and emotionallyaware children. She lives with her family in
Austin, Texas.