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About The Monkey Mind Meditation Deck
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Summary This vibrant deck explores the powerful qualities of animals and nature, inspiring children to discover the same strengths in themselves.
Contributor Bala Kids
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Help children get to know their Monkey Minds to become more present, confident, and capable of handling difficult emotions. This vibrant deck explores the powerful qualities of animals and nature, inspiring children to discover the same strengths in themselves. The 30 simple practices encourage authentic exploration, enriching kids with the transformative power of mindfulness in a playful way.
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Bala Kids
Bala Kids is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of thoughtful and compassionate readers. Bala Kids books give children and their grown-ups access to core values such as resilience, empathy, patience, and responsibility for themselves, their loved ones, and the world around them.