FOR PARENTS/CARERS
What are the benefits of My Mindful Moments?
My Mindful Moments supports the learning and development of children and young people in many ways. They are able to dive into their deepest feelings and reflect on the skills they possess, enabling them to best understand and love themselves. Children and young people have the opportunity to explore 66 skills, values and personal qualities, as well as engaging mindfulness and appreciation for all their thoughts, feelings and experiences. This journal aims to encourage positive connections and openness with mental health and wellbeing, promoting a generation of lifelong learners with a deep understanding of self and others. My Mindful Moments also:
- Provides an insight into your child’s feelings, especially those they may struggle to express verbally
- Develops a positive, open relationship with adults about feelings, life events, worries and aspirations
- Provides opportunities for discussions and addressing of issues based on a mutual understanding of feelings, triggers and your child’s needs
- Encourages opportunities to explore, reflect and discuss different points of view
How can I use this at home?
The flexibility and ownership children have by using My Mindful Moments enables them to reflect independently and/or collaboratively at a pace and time that suits them. Though My Mindful Moments has the most impact when inputted daily, no matter how small the contribution, it can be enjoyed as frequently as desired. There is no specific page to begin or end, children can choose an activity to reflect their mood, discover something new or pursue growth aspirations. It is really important to promote a positive relationship between your child and their toolkit, this should be something they enjoy doing to ensure their input is authentic and beneficial. Here are some ideas to promote the best use of My Mindful Moments:
- Encourage children to complete at least ten minutes of journalling each day- this could even be before school or at bedtime
- Complete a page together, as a family, each week- this could be after dinner or during your downtime
- Take your reflection outside or on your latest adventure- maybe even a long journey
- Dedicate a weekly ‘catch-up’ with child where they can openly share their journaling experience for the week
- Encourage siblings and/or friends to spend time together journalling each week
I am a huge advocate for speaking about mental well-being from a young age so that our little people have the skills and tools to process emotions, traumas and difficult day to day events such as bullying, family break downs, grief and stress.
It is bright and colourful and each page has sections for the reader to get creative. I encourage the little loves to get involved and share their thoughts and feelings on a regular basis to encourage a safe open space for growth. This is a great buy for anyone that’s looking to develop their own mental well-being but also a great gift for children, teenagers, family members. This is a really beneficial yet light read that is also fun, not too heavy like some other self help books. Would highly recommend ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
My daughter was SO excited to receive her signed copy of My Mindful Moments. She loves to complete the thoughtful and beautifully illustrated pages in her book. Her favourite page so far is listing the books she'd like to read this year. She shared 'I love how you can forget about anything else you might have on your mind and just concentrate on doing one of the fun tasks.' I wish there was more of making mindfulness fun for children in the market, it is so important for children to have these skills and time to calm their minds. A gorgeous gift and hours of fun for all ages, thank you!
Supporting an adopted child as they process who they are, how they fit in and why they get so angry and confused is really tough for them, but Tyler’s book has been such a help. It’s written in such child-friendly language and has activities that they “just get”. Naming emotions in beans that jump about, or drawing faces in clouds; having fear monsters to help when the words just aren’t there. Absolutely fabulous and it really works.
I have recommended this book to so many people, so take the plunge and purchase a copy. You won’t regret it. This little book of calm is just the ticket.
I found the book really insightful and full of helpful and practical tips and activities that can support conversations about well-being. It also provided scaffolding for younger readers to be able understand what might be having an impact on their well-being and how you can try to manage emotions and concerns, helping them to feel empowered and able to take some ownership of their wellness.
It is so important to provide opportunities like this for people to talk about, and understand, how and what may impact you in different ways. This book provides meaningful ways to provide some personal insights by working through the thoughts and activities that are shared within.
My Mindful Moments has sparked some beautiful, tender moments about his own feelings (as well as my own). With help and support, Jake has begun to enter information and reflections into the journal. But more than anything, the journal has been an amazing spark of ignition in us talking about mental health and wellbeing together.
Absolutely love! Perfect activity book to transform the mind away from the pressure of modern day reality to reflect on emotions. Also a great birthday or Christmas present for friend or loved one who needs that time of relaxation even at the end of or during the school day to review of pressure and distract from any problems they may face.
5 STAR!
I was so excited to receive My Mindful Moments. It is filled with such variety of amazing activities to reflect and develop a growth mindset for all ages. As a secondary school teacher working closely with children in care, I have used some of the ideas with them. I am also looking forward to gifting copies to my god children this year, with a special focus on exploring the world around us. Like Tyler, I also love to travel and feel the book instils a curiosity for everything our amazing world has to offer.
With 6 children, I just knew immediately that this was a book very must needed. It is not a book in a conventional way, more of a journal that can be opened at any page, anytime and find activities to help with self love in every form. Although this book is aimed at children and young people, I feel it has incredible educational qualities that extend to adulthood and can also help us to help our children.
I would recommend this book in a heartbeat 🫶
Having two children ages 10 & 13, I found this journal extremely helpful for my children to express their inner feelings and get an insight into their worries. It’s been a great tool to get them to express themselves without having to feel any pressure. Would highly recommend.
Being a teacher, I am always looking for ways to help my pupils, especially those who are struggling with things in their lives. I ordered Tyler’s book initially just to support her as her old teacher and get some ideas to use with my own pupils. My two daughters (10 and 7) immediately started looking at the book and I realised I was going to have to order two more-they love it! It is helping one through some tough times at school friendship wise. The tool kit is actually perfect to help me self reflect too, so this copy is just for me!
The perfect book for children and young adults, without being too heavy on the reading. It offers guidance and strategies help understand and develop core life skills and is a safe space to share feelings and reflect. I would highly recommend this book for anyone looking to work on their mental health or encourage this with their children.
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