Breathing Makes It Better
May 28, 2020
About the book Breathing Makes It Better: A Book for Sad Days, Mad Days, Glad Days, and All the Feelings In-Between
How Do We Support Our Children’s Happiness?
April 23, 2020
Wendy O'Leary, co-author of Breathing Makes It Better, offers insights and suggestions for how to support children who are struggling.
Managing Emotions with Breathing Makes It Better
April 23, 2020
Wendy O'Leary shares a short practice and reflection on emotion, imagination, and the power of connecting with our bodies.
When You’re Feeling Anxious
April 23, 2020
Wendy O'Leary, co-author of Breathing Makes It Better, shows children how to relate to feelings of anxiety and shares a breathing exercise to help them feel calmer.
How to Make Happiness Soup
April 18, 2020
Wendy O'Leary, co-author of Breathing Makes It Better, shows us how to make Happiness Soup!
Breathing Makes It Better Educator’s Guide
April 17, 2020
This guide offers complementary activities for teachers and caregivers to lead with children when reading Breathing Makes It Better.
Guided Meditation Using the Breath
March 27, 2020
A guided loving kindness meditation using the breath as an anchor.
Review of Breathing Makes It Better
November 6, 2019
Breathing Makes It Better was written to help children aged 3–6 learn to work with difficult emotions using mindfulness, awareness, and breathing.
Just Breathe
February 14, 2019
This sweet video by Mindful Schools demonstrates the power of mindfulness for working with difficult emotions, as explained by kindergarten students at the Citizens of the World Charter School, in Mar Vista, CA.
Watching the Breath
June 6, 2018
A guided meditation using the breath as an anchor, plus classroom reflection and a nifty handout.
The Clever Fox: A Guided Meditation for Children
February 9, 2018
Kids meditation story "The Clever Fox"—a 20-minute guided meditation for children