Mindful, Happy Kids
61 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago -Petitations (pet-centered meditations), interviews and stories for kids. Interviews with artists, authors, musicians, editors, illustrators teachers, and mindfullnes/meditation and yoga practitioners. It's not just for kids any more. Find the website at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
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Conversation with Rebecca Balcarcel--Award winning children's author
April 10, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBRebecca Balcarcel, award winning middle grade novelist and poet takes us into her life through her work. As a half Guatemalan woman, she believes it important to be authentic in her writing. Her characters, struggle with identity issues along with autism, cancer, Parkinson's disease, and even death. She believes that middle graders are ready to hear the truth and read about their own experiences both the joyful and the challenging. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.m...
Jerry Craft--#1 NYT Best Selling Author and Elisabeth Paige
March 23, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBJerry Craft, #1 NYT best selling author and only winner of the John Newbery Medal for outstanding contribution to children’s literature for a graphic novel as well as other awards speaks with Dr. Elisabeth Paige about his life, his writing and publishing journey, and his work. He wrote over 30 books, primarily for African American kids that were, in his eyes, less about what you usually see in children’s books targeting African American kids such as single parenthood, gun and police violence...
Conversation with award-winning middle grade novelist and picture book author Rajani LaRocca
February 29, 2024 01:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBDr. LaRocca's joy and brilliance are obvious as we take a deep dive into her award-winning middle grade novels and her picture books. Her books capture her love of medicine, Shakespeare, cooking, baseball, math, and her SE Asian heritage. She confronts tough issues like cancer, anxiety, and loneliness and fun topics like magic and music. I can't recommend more highly her books for kids of all ages. You can find my website at: www.mindfulhappykids.com. You can find information about Dr. El...
Interview with Audrey Clark: Yoga and mindfulness practitioner for children and adults
February 17, 2024 22:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBYoga and mindfulness are helpful for anxiety, depression, strength training and exercise for both children and adults. Audrey works as a yoga and mindfulness practitioner with both adults and children. She talks about her own yoga practice and her teaching. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Dan Gemeinhart and Dr. Elisabeth Paige in Conversation
January 19, 2024 03:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBIn this exciting and energetic interview, #1 NYT best selling author Dan Gemeinhart talks with Dr. Elisabeth Paige about his writing journey, each of his five middle grade books, his upcoming books, and his advice for authors. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Chris Baron and Elisabeth Paige
December 17, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBIn this engaging conversation between Dr. Elisabeth Paige and Chris Baron, Chris talks about his middle grade novels addressing sensitive topics such as body image, anxiety and other mental health concerns, eczema, and selective mutism. He writes in verse, narrative and multi-media. Any college student would love him as a professor. You can find Dr. Paige on her website, "www.mindfulhappykids.com". You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Conversation with Young Adult Author: Kate McKinney
November 11, 2023 02:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBIn this conversation between Kate McKinney and Dr. Paige, Kate talks about her new book, "When to Hold On" about female relationships, both love interests and friendships, grief and holding space for silence. The book also focuses on finding beauty in nature. Written in verse it's a wonderful read. Spoiler alert: I highly recommend that if you are at all interested, that you read the book first as there are lots of spoilers in the interview. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paig...
Conversation Between Elisabeth Paige and Maria Castellucci Moore: Children's Author
October 16, 2023 23:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBI've chosen this moment to introduce you to a lovely picture book, Vivienne in Paris, introducing children to the beauty of mindfulness. As the world around us is in chaos and horror, I believe we can have a reprieve using our senses to appreciate what we have . Maria is as lovely as her book. She talks about her journey as a mother of four young kids, an entrepreneur, a journalist and finally a children's books author. I hope you enjoy. You can find more about Dr. Paige on her website: ...
The Simple Petting Petitation
October 01, 2023 04:00 - 3 minutes - 2.35 MBIn this Simple Petting Petitation, created and recorded by Dr. Elisabeth Paige, you will stroke your pet to a count of ten and then repeat for 3 minutes. If you lose count, don't worry about it, just start over. Even short meditations can help with health, mood and relationships. Music was composed and recorded by Steve Gruskin. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Interview with Lisa Fipps--Children's Book Author
September 19, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBIn this conversation between Dr. Paige and Lisa Fipps, Lisa talks about what it was like to be a "fat" child and all of the bullying that kids and adults go through when they are different. Her book is beautifully written in verse, interesting for a children's book. Lisa talks about her process and why she chose this technique. Find Dr. Paige's other work at her website: www.mindfulhappykids.com. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Conversation with Kristin Hartness: Canines for Disabled Kids
June 30, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBIt's finally here....My new website: https://mindfulhappykids.com/. You will find: links to the podcasts and the YouTube channel; links to the PDFs of my children's books; Petitations--pet-centered meditations (upcoming); book reviews of children's books featuring mindfulness, gratitude, compassion, yoga, and a diversity of cultures; and the pets of the month. If you would like to feature your pet, just send me an email with a picture. The first video/podcast for the new website (along wi...
Conversation with Robi Castaneda: Pianist and Violist
June 20, 2023 02:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBIn this conversation between UC Davis freshman and Dr. Elisabeth Paige, Robi is inspiring as he talks about his journey as a classical pianist and violinist along with his interest in international politics. He even plays a piece in the interview. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Conversation with Jessica Lanan: Illustrator and Author of Children's Books
May 03, 2023 20:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBIn this conversation between Dr. Elisabeth Paige and Jessica Lanan, first offered as a YouTube on Mindful, Happy Kids, Jessica talks about her experiences illustrating and writing children's books. Her books range from books about the stars and other planets, to Korean cloths--from international adoption to farms where the farmers (two gay men) are adopting a baby. And her own work, a wordless book, "The Fisherman and the Whale." about a man and his father saving a whale caught in a fisherma...
The Pet Scan Petitation™©
October 17, 2022 02:00 - 10 minutes - 7.13 MBIn this Petitation™©, The Pet Scan, you sit with your pet and touch, smell, and listen from their head to their toes in an effort to stay in the present moment with your pet. Created and recorded by Dr. Elisabeth Paige. Set to music composed and recorded by Steve Gruskin. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Conversation with Colleen Paeff: Author of "The Great Stink"
September 29, 2022 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBColleen talks about and reads from "The Great Stink: How Joseph Bazalgette Solved London's Poop Pollution Problem". This children's book won several awards and has many layers. It starts in 1500 and finishes with poop problems today. Nonfiction writing is explained and she describes the research that went into "The Great Stink." The interview is with Dr. Elisabeth Paige. See more information on her website Petitationsplus.com by October 7th, 2022. Tune in the first week of October when ...
Conversation about Health with Steve Berg
September 16, 2022 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBIn this interview, Dr. Paige picks Steve Berg 's brain about health from his wellness centers to his nutritional consulting to his physical fitness and the mind/body connection. You can find him at integritywellness360.com. Music composed and played by Steven Gruskin. You can find more information at Elisabeth Paige's website: www.Petitationsplus.com. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
The Petting Petitation with Dr. Elisabeth Paige
September 10, 2022 18:00 - 5 minutes - 4.13 MBEach month I will be making available a Petitation for you to practice with your pets set to music composed and recorded by Steve Gruskin. For more information, visit my website Petitationsplus.com or "The Petitation Companion" on amazon. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Interview with Jennifer Gennari: Children's Book Author
August 17, 2022 00:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBIn this interview, Jennifer Gennari talks about two of her books for 8-12 year olds. One is about the life of a little girl who is fighting her town's unacceptance of her mother's impending marriage to a woman and the other is about a girl with sound sensitivity. She also talks about writing and teaching. By August 22, 2022 you will see her profiled on Dr. Gruskin's webpage: Petitationsplus.com. Enjoy You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Interview JJ Austrian: Author
July 31, 2022 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBIn this interview, JJ reads his adorable book, "Worm Loves Worm". This book is about anyone and anything being able to fall in love and get married. According to JJ, the most important thing about writing is to have fun with the process and the rest will come. I hope you enjoy this podcast! Within a week a profile of JJ Astrian will be available on Dr. Paige's website: www.petitationsplus.com. Interview by Dr. Elisabeth Paige. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindf...
Interview JJ Astrian: Author
July 31, 2022 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBIn this interview, JJ reads his adorable book, "Worm Loves Worm". This book is about anyone and anything being able to fall in love and get married. According to JJ, the most important thing about writing is to have fun with the process and the rest will come. I hope you enjoy this podcast! Within a week a profile of JJ Astrian will be available on Dr. Paige's website: www.petitationsplus.com. Interview by Dr. Elisabeth Paige.
Interview with Georgia Heard: Poet and Teacher
July 14, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBAll you've ever wanted to know about poetry. Georgia explains poetry in beautiful ways from anthologies to list poems to portrait poems to heart mapping. She has done extraordinary work in the schools and established poetry centers. A wonderful interview with Dr.. Elisabeth Paige. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Interview with Janet Wong: Lawyer Turned Children's Poet and Much More
June 27, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBAn incredible interview with the lawyer turned children's poet Janet Wong. She has written and edited many children's picture books, poetry books, anthologies for both adults and children and creative writing books and worked with children for decades. She also teaches poetry to adults and facilitates publication through her publishing press Pomelo Books. She is also the winner of many writing awards. She is Korean-Chinese American and talks a bit about what that is like in the age of Corona...
Interview with Emma Dryden: Editor, Publishing Coach and Consultant Having Edited and Published Over 1000 Children's Books
June 11, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBIn this extremely informative and interesting interview, Emma talks with Dr. Paige about all aspects of publishing and editing from her experiences working for the top five publishing houses as a VP, as an editor, a publisher, and as a consultant in her current publishing firm Drydenbks. She worked on over 1000 children's books and wrote one of her own with Rana DiOrio: What Does it Mean to Be an Entrepreneur? You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Interview with Rana DiOrio: A Powerhouse
May 26, 2022 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBRana is an intrepid force for empowerment and positive change. As a corporate and securities attorney, tech-sector investment banker, angel investor, and advisory board member, Rana has guided the development of strategy and catalyzed the financial, operational, and cultural growth of organizations for 29 years. She talks with Dr. Paige about the path of her publishing company Little Pickles, her career as a children's author, her journey as a yoga teacher and meditator, and the work she h...
Interview with Robert Castillo: Storyboard Artist and Creator
May 13, 2022 23:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBIn this fascinating interview with Robert Castillo, you will learn all about storyboards for TV, movies, commercials and even music videos. Robert started his career creating storyboards for The Sopranos and has since worked on some Marvel movies, TV shows, commercials, and much much more. He is a professor focusing on storyboard creation in Georgia. Another must listen to. Interview with Dr. Elisabeth Paige You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Interview with Carolyn Marsden: Author of Multi-cultural Historical Fiction for Children
April 24, 2022 19:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBIn this interview Carolyn talks with Dr. Elisabeth Paige about her work on multi-cultural historical fiction for children. She has over a dozen books published and has been teaching for over two decades. Her books are incredibly informative and engaging. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Interview with Eve Decker: Buddhist/Mindfulness Teacher of Adults and Children and Musician
April 14, 2022 01:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBIn this wonderful musical interview, you'll hear all about Eve Decker, a meditation practitioner, teacher, and musician for over 3 decades. She has recorded five solo albums and works with both adults and children. A must listen to! Enjoy. Interview by Dr. Elisabeth Paige You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Interview with Banni Bunting: Children's Author and Mindfulness in the Schools Developer
March 16, 2022 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBIn this interview,, Banni talks about her wonderful book on color and perspective for kids and the mindfulness curriculum she developed and that is being used in schools around the country. She also shares her journey with mindfulness and meditation. The interview is conducted by Dr. Elisabeth Paige and the music is composed and recorded by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipska on the string bass. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Interview with April Halprin Wayland: Children's Poet, Teacher, Political Activist and Animal Lover
March 01, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBIn this interview April talks about her poetry, her children's books on the Jewish holidays, teaching, her activism, meditation, raising turtles and much more. Interview by Dr. Elisabeth Paige. Music composed and played by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipska on the string bass. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Interview with Donna Sager Cowan
February 22, 2022 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this interview, Donna talks about her work on a series of animal superheroes books, her editing, and her podcast. Interview by Elisabeth Paige Music composed and played by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipska on the string bass. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Interview with Gael Belden
February 16, 2022 02:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBIn this interview with Gael Belden, meditation and compassion teacher, she talks about her work with the UCLA mindfulness research center, FBI agents and first responders. She was trained by Thich Nhat Hanh in his monastery for many years along with many other teachers. Her approach toward nature is interesting as is her meditation practice. I hope you enjoy the interview. The interview was conducted by Dr. Elisabeth Paige and the music was composed and recorded by Natalie Hagwood on cello ...
Interview with Maleeha Siddiqui: Author of Barakah Beats
January 19, 2022 00:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBIn this engaging interview, Maleeha Siddiqui talks about her experiences writing Barakah Beats about a Muslim middle-schooler and her own experiences. The interview is conducted by Dr. Elisabeth Paige. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Interview with Susan Vollmer: French horn player and instructor
December 02, 2021 01:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBThis interview explores Susan Vollmer interesting journey worldwide as a French horn player and instructor. If you would like to get in touch with her for lessons, she can be reached at [email protected]. I can vouch for her patience and abilities as a horn teacher. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
The Gratitude Petitation
November 23, 2021 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.07 MBI'm uploading this one again for the holidays. It's from The Petitation Companion by Dr. Elisabeth Paige and Joanne Leslie. Enjoy You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? by Dr. Seuss
November 23, 2021 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.49 MBThis book about gratitude is perfect for Thanksgiving. If you've never seen it, the illustrations are amazing. Enjoy! Happy Holidays.... You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Pippi Learns to Be Kind to Herself and Others
October 31, 2021 01:00 - 6 minutes - 4.34 MBPippi the Schipperke Puppy learns to be kind to herself and others. She has to learn to clean her toys, deal with her grumpy brother Norman and learn to pay attention during obedience school. She uses meditative and self compassion tools. The story is read by Dr. Elisabeth Paige and the music is composed and played by Natalie Hagwood on cello and Casey Lipska on string bass. Some of the material is based on the work of Kristen Neff. For more information about the Pippi and Pago books visit ...
The Petitation Companion Chapter Four: Equanimity or Balance
September 04, 2021 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.63 MBIs this chapter of The Petitation Companion, written by Dr. Elisabeth Paige and Joanne Leslie, you will be introduced to some mantras to help give you space between stress or emotion and reaction. The music was composed and recorded by Natalie Hagwood on cello and Casey Lipska on string bass. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Carly the Cello Finds Her Forever Family
July 17, 2021 16:00 - 5 minutes - 3.87 MBIn this book, written and read by Dr. Elisabeth Paige with illustrations by Zanne deJanvier, Carly the cello begins her journey in a pawn shop with the other unwanted instruments. All she wants is to play beautiful music again. Tune in and see if her wishes are granted. Music is composed and played by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipska on the string bass. To get copies of this book or the other Pippi and Norman books, email Dr. Gruskin at [email protected]. Please visit my web...
Interview with Hannah Kile: Song writer, singer and music teacher
March 28, 2021 00:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this interview with Hannah Jane Kile, talks about her Type I diabetes, her music with Dear Darlings, her solo music with her husband, Corey strange and about teaching kids to play instruments and sing. I think you'll find her as warm and wonderful as I do. The music is composed and played by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Cassey Lipska on the string bass. The interview is conducted by Dr. Elisabeth Paige. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
The Walking Petitation from the Petitation Companion by Elisabeth Paige and Joanne Leslie
March 06, 2021 20:00 - 11 minutes - 8.26 MBDuring these times, getting out and walking is even more important. This Petitation guides you through walking outside and being in the moment. The chapter is read by Dr. Elisabeth Paige. The book can be found on Amazon. The music was composed and played by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipska on the string bass. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Interview with Lisa Kring, social worker, meditation teacher and compassion teacher
February 06, 2021 02:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this interview, you will hear about mindfulness based stress reduction, coping with coronavirus using mindfulness, mindfulness and parenting and much more. The music was composed and recorded by Natalie Hagwood on cello and Casey Lipska on the string bass. The interview was conducted by Dr. Elisabeth Paige. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Interview with Corey Strange: Drummer and Visual Artist
December 23, 2020 19:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBCorey Strange is a drummer and visual artist. In this interview he talks about the beginning of his art, working with his wife and getting through the pandemic. If you are interested in seeing his art or his teaching, you can contact him at [email protected] and his print stores are: Cmstrange.com Instagram is @cmstrange Facebook.com/cmstrange I will also be putting up links on my blog petitationsplus.com. The music for this podcast was composed and performed by Natalie Hagwood on the ...
Enjoy Hometown for the Holidays, a virtual night of music--Dec 12 7pm pst
December 05, 2020 01:00 - 8 minutes - 5.76 MBHometown for the Holidays, a virtual night of music on December 12th at 7pm pst benefits the Plumas Performing Arts programs, the musicians who are performing and the Quincy Town Hall Theater. The genres vary widely and are all kid friendly. Get your tickets, sliding scale starting at $5 each from plumasarts.org. Hear the music of Natalie Hagwood and her father Jeff Kepple to start off the promotion. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
The Gratitude Petitatation
November 26, 2020 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9.07 MBHappy Day of Thanks! In this Gratitude Petitation from "The Petitation Companion," written by Dr. Elisabeth Paige and Joanne Leslie, you will learn a form of a gratitude meditation. I hope that you and your pet(s) find time to do this some time within the next couple of days. The music was composed and recorded by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipska on the string bass. The Petitation was read by Elisabeth Paige. You can visit her on her website at Petitationsplus...
Interview with Laya Sy
November 21, 2020 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBThis interview features 12-year-old Laya Sy, an extremely bright and talented young lady. She plays sports, music, has read since she was 3, and even does magic tricks among other things. She is also a member of the Sy family along with brother Danny and Jacob and mother Serene. It's a very enjoyable and upbeat podcast. Music has been composed and recorded by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipka on the string bass. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulh...
Norman the Cat Learns to Look on the Bright Side
November 11, 2020 02:00 - 5 minutes - 3.85 MBIn this third Pippi the Puppy book, Norman learns to look on the bright side as he meets Pippi's friends with lots of challenges. This book was written and read by Elisabeth Paige. If you want a copy, email your mailing address to [email protected]. The music was composed and played by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipska on the string bass. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Go Out and Vote and Natalie Hagwood on Cello
October 31, 2020 15:00 - 3 minutes - 2.2 MBIf you haven't already voted or even if you have and you want to hear live music, please go to your voting places. In this podcast, Natalie Hagwood recorded the Star Spangled Banner on cello, one of many pieces she'll be playing at the Coloma Community Center, 4623 T Street, noon to one on election day. Please join us. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
The Petitation Companion: The Wisdom Petitation
October 23, 2020 19:00 - 9 minutes - 6.26 MBIn this Petitation, from The Petitation Companion by Dr. Elisabeth Paige and Joanne Leslie, your pet will help you make an important or troubling decision. If you would like more information see Dr. Paige's website at Petiationsplus.com. The music was composed and recorded by Natalie Hagwood on cello and Casey Lipska on string bass. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Interview with Serene Sy, Jacob and Danny's Mom
October 01, 2020 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this wonderful interview, you will hear from Jacob and Danny's mom. She is, as their cello teacher, Natalie puts it an "awesome performance mom." You will find the family's music on my website, Petitationsplus.com in the coming days. The music for the podcast was written and composed by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipska on the string bass. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Interview with Jacob Sy: 16 year-old violinist, cellist, pianist and guitar player
September 07, 2020 16:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBIn this delightful interview, Jacob Sy (brother of Danny) speaks about his experiences as a child musician up until the age of 16. He also talks about what he thinks adults should do to support kids. You can visit Elisabeth Paige's blog petitationsplus.com soon to hear his music. Music was composed and recorded by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipska on the string bass. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.