Florenza Denise Lee, Michelle Wynn, Odette Thompson, Michael Ross Brumage
The Tail of Max the Mindless Dog: A Children's Book on Mindfulness
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(Words to Ponder Publishing Company, LLC Jan. 30, 2015)
Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we're doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what's going on around us.
Equipping our children with tools that allow them to excel is of the highest priority for parents, educators, and counselors alike. Tools that help them build and become happy, healthy, and productive humans. Mindfulness is one such tool. It allows children to step outside of their chaos and find space to experience the "now". Knowing about Mindfulness and practicing it are two different things. In The Tail of Max the Mindless Dog, A Children's Book on Mindfulness, children will experience firsthand what it is like to have a problem (due to no fault of their own), attempt to take matters into their own hands, and not get the results they anticipated. They quickly identify with the pain Max experiences each time his tail is injured. They will recognize his attempts at correcting it. Finally, they will experience his excitement when he eventually discovers the wonderful tool called Mindfulness: the belly breath, count of ten, and words of affirmation.
As a puppy, Max's tail frequently gets hurt. Believing his tail to be the source of his pain, he sets out to catch it and tie it in a knot. This begins his cycle of chasing his tail. It is when introduced to Mindfulness, a better, more productive habit is Max able to stop running in circles and learn to enjoy his life. Max is sure to become your child's favorite book to read again and again.
The Tail of Max the Mindless Dog, A Children's Book on Mindfulness demonstrations firsthand how to apply the belly breath, count of ten, and words of affirmation. It is not only enjoyable for children, but adults also benefit from it.
A Note From the Author:
This beautiful story was given to me in a dream; only one word changed from that vision to the final product you hold in your hands. Having only briefly heard the term Mindfulness (from my friend, Dr. Michael Brumage), I quickly contacted him. It was with his encouragement to publish this fantastic story that you are now reading it. I had never considered writing children's books, and even as I type this, the fact that my name is on covers of books amazes me beyond words!
I hope the message of The Tail of Max the Mindless Dog, A Children's Book on Mindfulness allows your child to recognize their mind to be fully present, aware of where they are and what they're doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what's going on around them.
Equipping our children with tools that allow them to excel is of the highest priority for parents, educators, and counselors alike. Tools that help them build and become happy, healthy, and productive humans. Mindfulness is one such tool. It allows children to step outside of their chaos and find space to experience the "now". Knowing about Mindfulness and practicing it are two different things. In The Tail of Max the Mindless Dog, A Children's Book on Mindfulness, children will experience firsthand what it is like to have a problem (due to no fault of their own), attempt to take matters into their own hands, and not get the results they anticipated. They quickly identify with the pain Max experiences each time his tail is injured. They will recognize his attempts at correcting it. Finally, they will experience his excitement when he eventually discovers the wonderful tool called Mindfulness: the belly breath, count of ten, and words of affirmation.
As a puppy, Max's tail frequently gets hurt. Believing his tail to be the source of his pain, he sets out to catch it and tie it in a knot. This begins his cycle of chasing his tail. It is when introduced to Mindfulness, a better, more productive habit is Max able to stop running in circles and learn to enjoy his life. Max is sure to become your child's favorite book to read again and again.
The Tail of Max the Mindless Dog, A Children's Book on Mindfulness demonstrations firsthand how to apply the belly breath, count of ten, and words of affirmation. It is not only enjoyable for children, but adults also benefit from it.
A Note From the Author:
This beautiful story was given to me in a dream; only one word changed from that vision to the final product you hold in your hands. Having only briefly heard the term Mindfulness (from my friend, Dr. Michael Brumage), I quickly contacted him. It was with his encouragement to publish this fantastic story that you are now reading it. I had never considered writing children's books, and even as I type this, the fact that my name is on covers of books amazes me beyond words!
I hope the message of The Tail of Max the Mindless Dog, A Children's Book on Mindfulness allows your child to recognize their mind to be fully present, aware of where they are and what they're doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what's going on around them.
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