Sitting Still Like a Frog: Mindfulness Exercises for Kids (and Their Parents)

Synopsis of Sitting Still Like a Frog: Mindfulness Exercises for Kids (and Their Parents)

«Sitting Still Like a Frog» is Eline Snel's mindfulness guide for children and parents, published by Shambhala in paperback (112 pages, in English).

It brings together eleven meditation exercises to help children aged 5 to 12 learn to calm down, concentrate, sleep better and manage emotions such as worry or anger. With examples and anecdotes, it explains what mindfulness is in a simple way and how to practise it as a family, with full attention to the body and breathing.

The included audio CD lasts 60 minutes and is narrated by Myla Kabat-Zinn; the book opens with a foreword by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Work translated from Dutch, whose original title is 'Stilzitten als een kikker'.

Ideal for parents and educators who want to introduce children aged 5 to 12 to meditation, at home or in the classroom.