"Big Feelings, Small Breaths": How Playful Meditation Helps Kids Cope, Connect, and Grow

Help your child breathe through big emotions-one playful moment at a time.

Does your child struggle to sit still, calm down after a meltdown, or express their feelings? Big Feelings, Small Breaths offers a joyful, imaginative approach to mindfulness that meets kids right where they are-wiggles, giggles, and all.

In this warm and practical guide, you'll discover how simple breathing games, creative meditations, and mindful movement can help children ages 3-12 build focus, emotional resilience, and confidence. Whether you're a parent trying to ease bedtime battles, a teacher looking for classroom calm, or a therapist supporting emotional growth, this book is filled with easy-to-follow tools designed to fit real-life routines.

• Over 30 fun, sensory-rich mindfulness activities

• Strategies tailored for neurodiverse learners

• Scripts for explaining mindfulness in kid-friendly ways

• Troubleshooting tips for restlessness, resistance, and overwhelm

• Real-life stories from families and classrooms

• Adaptable routines for home, school, or therapy settings

Rooted in compassion and play, Big Feelings, Small Breaths shows that meditation doesn't have to be serious or silent-it can be joyful, messy, and full of laughter. Most importantly, it helps children feel seen, supported, and strong.

Because when kids learn to notice their feelings-without judgment-they learn how to cope, connect, and grow.