Child's Mind

Praise

“Christopher Willard’s delightful book Child’s Mind makes the won-der and transformative power of mindfulness meditation accessible to everyone. His elegantly simple practices are a joy to read and willimpact kids and families for generations to come.”
—Susan Kaiser Greenland, The Mindful Child

“Teaching mindfulness to children sounds great in theory, but really,how do we do it? This wonderful book, chock full of mindfulnesspractices adapted to children of all ages, is the answer! Christopher Willard offers us skillful advice, illuminating words, and a treasure chest of practices for schools, clinicians, and our own family’s kitchentable.”
—Diana Winston, Wide Awake: A Buddhist Guide for Teens

“This book is an excellent resource for parents, teachers, and health-care providers who want to share the benefits of mindfulness with children. The varied practices are presented with clarity and joy, making them both accessible and engaging.”
—Amy Saltzman, M.D., Association for Mindfulness in Education and creator of the Still Quiet Place CD series

“As a parent and teacher, I am deeply grateful for Christopher Willard’s book. It is an important contribution toward making the practice of meditation an integral part of the school curriculum and, more generally, toward raising healthier, happier children.”
—Tal Ben-Shahar, Happier

“Child’s Mind is an invitation to raise children who grow up relating to themselves, others, and the world around them with care and compassion. Parents and teachers looking for practical advice for teaching mindfulness to children will find it here.”
—Paul R. Fulton, Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy

“If you’re considering how to bring mindfulness into the lives of children, this book is the place to begin. The author offers skillful, detailed exercises designed to entice and reveal. There’s somethingfor every child, including those with special challenges. I recommendthis book for anyone who wants to be eased into the original wonderand delight of mindfulness practice, or who wants their kids to growup savoring each precious moment of their lives.”
—Christopher K. Germer, Ph.D., The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion