Marisa Doll has 3 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 1 narrator. The most-rated is Bedtime Stories for Kids: 2 Books in 1.
Bedtime Stories for Kids and Children Meditation
Summary
Do you want to help children and toddlers (aged two to six) fall asleep fast and have a peaceful sleeping and thrive with stories of kids with dragons, aliens, dinosaurs, and unicorn? If yes, then keep reading... When we first hear about meditation, what are some of the thoughts that come to our heads? We think about someone who uses this to help them to deal with anxiety, lower their blood pressure, and even to deal with depression and stress. But did you know that meditation is something that can be used with children, as well? Even though kids nowadays are displaying advanced levels of restlessness, anxiety, as well as stress than ever before, fewer than two percent of kids are going to exercise some method of meditation. Despite these figures, there are a number of studies that suggest that children who do mindfulness and meditation tend to develop some positive traits, such as better self-control, better attentiveness when it comes to being in class, and more respect and empath for those around them. And meditation could be a good way for your child to learn how to manage many conditions like hyperactivity, ADHD, depression, and stress. While we do not want to force children to meditate all of the time or they will start to have some aversions to it, many kids do have a natural feel for it, and it can provide them with some positive benefits. Remember that most of the time, younger children are not going to be burdened by as many barriers, preconceptions, or biases as parents, which is going to help them to succeed with their awareness. There has not been a lot of general research about the effects of mindfulness on kids who started with this when they turn into adults. Meditation in the classroom is something that has gotten a ton of attention recently. One of the initiatives for this is the Compassionate Schools Project which is happening in Kentucky and impacting around 20,000 kids. This is a whole curriculum that is meant to help improve the way that children learn, both emotionally and mentally, as well, and it includes meditation and other similar mindfulness techniques for the students who are on it. In one other study done in the San Francisco school system with the partnership with the Center for Wellness and Achievement in Education, was enough to convince even skeptics that the effort to provide training of mindfulness to children was worth it. In a four-year time period, suspensions reportedly decreased by more than 70 percent, academic performance increased, and everyone was happy about it, as well. Even if your school district is not providing this kind of thing to your child, it is still important for us to add in some mindfulness with our children. And you can do this on your own at home, too. And there are really a lot of benefits to doing this and figuring out how to make this happen and fit into your own schedule is important. Some of the benefits that we are able to feel when it comes to adding meditation into our lives with children include: Improves focus Fosters more self-esteem and compassion Boosts self-confidence Builds up more happiness and empathy Do you want to learn more? Click on the "buy now" button.
©2020 Marisa Doll (P)2020 Marisa Doll
Bedtime Stories for Kids and Children
Summary
Do you want your children to listen to the fantastic stories to dream about for all ages - a story for kids who love dinosaurs, the magic unicorn story for helping children fall to sleep? If yes, then keep reading... One of the most difficult things about bedtime is getting your child to calm down and be ready to lie down without bouncing and having a million more things to say. After a long day, you know that they need to relax and get to sleep. But when children get tired, they will often get hyperactive, as well. Getting your child to come off that high and helping them to relax and be ready to fall asleep is never easy and can make the whole bedtime routine a big headache. The good news is that there are a few steps that we can take in order to help calm our children down and get them to be more relaxed and ready for bed. There are a number of techniques that we are able to use to help reduce the stress that children are feeling and help them relax. Depending on the specific child you work with, some of these will work better than others. Some of the options that you are able to choose from will include: Deep breathing: The first option is just simple deep breathing. This is a very effective and quick way to slow down our bodies and can get stress and other hyperactivity symptoms to calm down. Progressive muscle relaxation: Another option to work with is known as progressive muscle relaxation. This is going to be a great way to relieve stress. And when you get your child to focus on the various muscle groups one at a time, this can be a natural way to get them to focus and relax, without having to worry about getting their minds to slow down in other manners. Visualization: The third option that you can work with is known as visualization, which is the same thing as working with visual guided imagery. This is going to be a good technique that relies on the imagination of the child, but can help to slow down and cut out some of the chatter of the mind, while getting rid of some of the worries and thoughts the child can deal with on a regular basis. Listen to some music: Some children find that listening to music on a regular basis is one of the best ways to help a child to refocus and get ready for bed. When they are getting ready to fall asleep, perhaps, during their bedtime routine of getting changed, taking a bath, and brushing their teeth, turn on some relaxing music to help out with this. Even children who are really young can enjoy listening to some classical music or even something newer like Josh Groban that can help to bring their levels down and get them ready to fall asleep. Meditation: Many organizations, including the Mayo Clinic, advises that some basic meditation techniques, including yoga and transcendental meditation, will help to relax both the body and the mind. Toe tensing: Another option that can work well and will get your child to concentrate on one thing to calm down, and one you may not have heard about in the past, is known as toe tensing. This is going to be something that helps to draw all of the tension down from the rest of the body. Do you want to learn more? Click on the "buy now" button to get the audiobook today.
©2020 Marisa Doll (P)2020 Marisa Doll
Bedtime Stories for Kids: 2 Books in 1
Summary
Do you want a complete collection of meditation stories, fables, and fairy tales to help children and toddlers fall asleep fast, and have a peaceful sleeping and thrive (age 3-5,2-6)? If yes, then you found the right audiobook for your kids! Stress is just one of those things that all humans cope with, even from a very young age. Kids pick up on stress cues from parents, so if you are feeling stressed and in need of meditation, so is your child. A common sign that a young child is stressed is acting out. A child may appear hyperactive or overstimulated, perhaps running amok around the house or in public. Stress-energy can often get pent up, and the need to release it cannot be contained by a small child. An older kid, pre-teen, or older may have trouble concentrating on school work, may not socialize well, or has a history of lashing out at authority, like teachers and parents. Before we discuss best practices, let’s talk about some of the potential benefits your child may receive from starting a meditation practice. The benefits of meditation in adults is well-known. It reduces stress, creates better focus and memory, creates a better mood, improves health, and enhances their quality of life. You can expect similar results in children. Using meditation at opportune times can help your child drift off to sleep quickly, focus their attention on school, and create a better sense of self, especially in early adulthood when stress runs rampant. A child's brain, just like our own, is apt to get tired. A child has so much to learn about the world and is constantly bombarded with new information. It is easy to get overwhelmed in such a situation as an adult. Imagine living that every day as a child. The signs of exhaustion are clear. A young child can throw a temper tantrum, and older kids might lash out at siblings or disobey rules. They lose focus and attention, often being misdiagnosed with hyperactive disorders, and get in trouble at school. It is vital to growth and development to allow the brain to rest. Think of meditation as a break for the brain, allowing it to gather thoughts and recover. What if something as simple as daily meditation could help your child better cope with the stresses of life, complete school work to the best of their ability, and behave more in-line with their best, instead of giving their worst? Children learn differently than adults, so asking your child to simply follow the same meditation practice as you do might be fruitless. It may actually induce more stress in the process. For adults, there are many types of practices, and most are self-led. When an adult has a clear goal and plan in mind, it is easy to focus the mind where you want it to. For a child, especially at young ages, it can be difficult to see the point of the practice, and therefore, guided meditation is the most effective way to begin practice. Guided meditation is simply using a third-party to help facilitate. This could be with help from a video or audio file, or from a trusted adult, like yourself. Guided meditation can also come in a form of bed time stories so read him some stories to guide him to sleep!
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