Children's Mindfulness Books
About the Author
My debut children’s book, Slow Down Amaya, introduces mindfulness to children in a simple but effective way
I have worked in the voluntary sector for over 15 years. During this time, I've worked with children, young people and adults from various backgrounds.
During my time working with children and young people, a large number of them had ASD and ADHD. Upon reflection, I realised that I hadn’t seen many books that included characters who are Neurodivergent and that these children may not often see themselves reflected in books either.
Growing up I didn't see characters who looked like me in books. I wanted to highlight the importance of diversity and representation through the characters in Slow Down Amaya and Slow Down Sammy.
I witnessed the negative impact of the pandemic on the children that I worked with.
After sharing mindfulness 1:1 with children in my role in the Community Learning and Development field, and seeing the benefits it had on their wellbeing and emotional developement, I was motivated to share these tools with more children.
That’s why when the story in Slow Down Amaya came to me one evening I knew I had to share it with the world to reach children to help them discover the magic of mindfulness through storytelling.
If you're a teacher or educator, you can download free curriculum aligned lesson plans based on my books here.
Slow Down Amaya
Come along on Amaya’s journey of slowing down and meeting a new friend in nature.
Amaya is a friendly and excitable butterfly who is always busy. She learns to slow down and be in the here and now by using her senses. Amaya guides children through a mindfulness activity to practice being in the moment.
This mindfulness based picture book helps children explore emotions, friendship, kindness and inclusivity. It is the perfect way to support children develop their creative thinking and includes activity pages for added fun.
Target age: 4-8 years old
However younger and older children can also read it.
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Slow Down Sammy
Discover how mindfulness can help reduce worries and create a calmer mind.
Sammy feels anxious and worried about an upcoming event. With Amaya’s help, he begins to let go of his worries and feels more at ease by playing a mindfulness game.
The story explores the rollercoaster of emotions that are felt when thinking about the future.
Slow Down Sammy includes activity pages to support children with exploring their emotions and ways to manage feeling worried.
Target age: 4-8 years old
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The Mindfully Slow Down Club
Do you want to help your child(ren) manage their emotions and create a calmer family environment?
You can do just that inside the...
The Mindfully Slow Down Club
A monthly kid's membership filled with fun activities to support your child's wellbeing, which will benefit your whole family!
What's Included?
Children will start by joining a 4-week reading challenge based on my books in 'The Mindfully Slow Down Series', ‘Slow Down Amaya’, shortlisted in the Ink Book Prize 2024, and ‘Slow Down Sammy’.
You'll have access to digital copies of the stories.
Your family will have members-only access to the reading challenge, fun activities, and guided meditations.
I know it can be a challenge to think about and find time to look for ways to help your child manage their big emotions.
That's why I share monthly interactive mindfulness based activities. These are designed to help improve communication between you and your child(ren) and reduce any power struggles and stress within your whole family.
Each month will be a different theme from the books in 'The Mindfully Slow Down Series'.
You'll receive 2 activities at the start of each month to share with your family.
Activities include: drawing, creative writing, journal prompts, discussion prompts, scavenger hunts, family mindfulness activities and more.
Children can share photos of their creative work on a private Padlet, where they can see other children's work. This can help your child(ren) develop empathy and understanding of others' feelings.
You will have ongoing access to the Padlet and hub content, which is exclusively for members.
Plus they'll receive a bonus meditation audio and monthly live guided meditation sessions.
The live calls start with a feelings check-in where children can share verbally or in the chat how they are feeling. This supports children to learn to recognise and name their feelings while encouraging sharing, co-operation and turn-taking in a group setting.
How Will it Make a Difference?
When children join The Mindfully Slow Down Club they will:
Learn ways to express and manage their emotions which means more moments of calm and connection within your family.
Explore coping strategies to reduce stress and anxious feelings. These tools can be used when preparing your child(ren) for new experiences or transitions, such as starting school, moving house, or changing family dynamics.
Feel motivated to read through fun and engaging ways while improving their literacy skills.
Increase their self-confidence and develop positive self-talk.
Increase their awareness of diversity and inclusion with diverse picture books.
More About Me
I have 7 years experience working with children in the youth and community learning space. This included delivering family support, family learning, and social-emotional learning sessions with children, in a primary school, for three years.
Many of the children found it challenging to manage their emotions, which impacted their mental wellbeing and increased stress for their family.
Additionally, they often found it difficult to develop friendships and interact with their peers in positive ways.
When children are introduced to mindfulness techniques it can help them navigate conflicts with siblings and peers in a positive way.
By becoming a member your child(ren) will discover ways to calm down, experience big emotions and gain effective tools to manage feelings such as stress and anxiety.
After having my son, I decided to turn what was my side business into my full-time work.
I wanted to continue supporting children and families specifically with my books, mindfulness and yoga practices. I primarily offer support to neurodiverse families, however I created this membership for all children.
When I was growing up I didn't see myself or my siblings included or represented in books. I want to highlight the importance of diversity and inclusion to every child to promote kindness and acceptance towards others.
Join today for only £20 p/m (for your whole family)
Age for membership: 4-8 years old.
You can cancel your membership at any time.
No refunds for previous months that you have joined the membership.