A Friendship Story: Heart & Mind — Balance Your Child's Sparks of Joy & Logical Practicalities
by Nishi Singhal
A Friendship Story: Heart & Mind teaches children how their heart and mind can work together. When the heart's sparks of joy and mind’s logical practicalities are balanced, the most beautiful and magical life comes through. This book will help children listen to their heart and take positive action.
This beautifully illustrated book is written in an easy, fun, and clever way to convey to children that anyone (young or old) can live more in the present and learn to let go of worry, stress, and anxious thoughts.
The underlying message for children is to combine "heartfulness" with "mindfulness," which brings joy to being present.
At the back of the book, there are thought-provoking questions and engaging exercises to help children create a friendship between their heart and mind to live a more joyous life.
Perfect as a read-aloud book or for an independent reader: ages 4 to 8 years old. Great for children with special needs.
Visit JoyParade.co to learn more and for additional resources.
Beyond impressed with how Nishi broke down concepts that many adults have a hard time with, for kids!
~ Jess Lively (Host of The Lively Show podcast)
This is a beautiful book. The words and ideas are clear. The content is understandable for both young and older elementary children. There are educational extensions easily accessible for both teachers and parents.
~Barbara Killian (Grandmother & Retired Elementary School Special Needs Teacher)
When our children understand the inner workings of their heart and mind, they can find their own peace. What greater gift to give our children than the gift of peace?
~ Felicity Powers (Middle school teacher + Therapist)
This book is the perfect way to introduce the mind & heart connection and the concept of living in the present moment to young children. I found that the story put a powerful message across in a way that children are able to understand. It immediately sparked my children's curiosity. The discussion questions and exercises at the end make this book engaging and fun. The illustrations are a perfect compliment to the words beautifully expressed in this story. I feel really good about reading this book to my children as I feel they will gain a deeper understanding each time we read it. Thank you for writing this book and making it easier for conscious parents to introduce these important concepts to our young children.
~ April Behunin (Mom & Therapist)
Learning to listen to our hearts and follow our joy is something most of us have had to learn later in life. It sometimes takes mental health or physical health issues to make us stop and wake us up to the fact we have been living a life we didn't choose with our hearts. Imagine if you grew up understanding how to listen to your heart? Knowing how to let the mind take a break sometime? I'm so excited for this next generation of kids that know listening to their heart is the most important thing. I can't wait to see that world of people.
~ Rachel Crethar (Mom, Creator of Rock & Co & Therapist)
This beautifully illustrated book is written in an easy, fun, and clever way to convey to children that anyone (young or old) can live more in the present and learn to let go of worry, stress, and anxious thoughts.
The underlying message for children is to combine "heartfulness" with "mindfulness," which brings joy to being present.
At the back of the book, there are thought-provoking questions and engaging exercises to help children create a friendship between their heart and mind to live a more joyous life.
Perfect as a read-aloud book or for an independent reader: ages 4 to 8 years old. Great for children with special needs.
Visit JoyParade.co to learn more and for additional resources.
Beyond impressed with how Nishi broke down concepts that many adults have a hard time with, for kids!
~ Jess Lively (Host of The Lively Show podcast)
This is a beautiful book. The words and ideas are clear. The content is understandable for both young and older elementary children. There are educational extensions easily accessible for both teachers and parents.
~Barbara Killian (Grandmother & Retired Elementary School Special Needs Teacher)
When our children understand the inner workings of their heart and mind, they can find their own peace. What greater gift to give our children than the gift of peace?
~ Felicity Powers (Middle school teacher + Therapist)
This book is the perfect way to introduce the mind & heart connection and the concept of living in the present moment to young children. I found that the story put a powerful message across in a way that children are able to understand. It immediately sparked my children's curiosity. The discussion questions and exercises at the end make this book engaging and fun. The illustrations are a perfect compliment to the words beautifully expressed in this story. I feel really good about reading this book to my children as I feel they will gain a deeper understanding each time we read it. Thank you for writing this book and making it easier for conscious parents to introduce these important concepts to our young children.
~ April Behunin (Mom & Therapist)
Learning to listen to our hearts and follow our joy is something most of us have had to learn later in life. It sometimes takes mental health or physical health issues to make us stop and wake us up to the fact we have been living a life we didn't choose with our hearts. Imagine if you grew up understanding how to listen to your heart? Knowing how to let the mind take a break sometime? I'm so excited for this next generation of kids that know listening to their heart is the most important thing. I can't wait to see that world of people.
~ Rachel Crethar (Mom, Creator of Rock & Co & Therapist)
