Our world goes entirely too fast, with childhood now an over-scheduled succession of years, with many children involved in too many "enriching" activities, with children overtaxed by schools seeking high student scores, or with well-meaning parents driven to find success for their children. Take the time encourages children and parents to find space in their lives to slow down and become deliberate with their day-to-day actions and thoughts. Both...

"In this book, readers will learn what it means to advocate for oneself, how to identify individual strengths and weaknesses, and how to take ownership of one's own tasks and responsibilities within a group setting or project. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Grow with Goals and Writing Reflection activities further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage...

This book gives children, teachers and parents ideas for how to introduce more mindful moments into their lives. The book is broken into six sections: Mindful Breathing, Mindful Listening, Mindful Looking, Mindful Emotions, Mindful Awareness and Mindful Appreciation. Each section includes advice as well as practical activities. There are also one-minute exercises that are perfect for time-poor teachers and parents and children with short attention...