{"product_id":"the-joyful-child-isbn-9780593980606","title":"The Joyful Child","description":"\u003cb\u003eRediscover the pure delight of parenting with 75+ playful activities that help kids focus their attention, calm their bodies, and let go of anxiety—from the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eBreathe Like a Bear\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat if your chaotic mornings, bedtime battles with your child, and their transition meltdowns could turn into moments of laughter, connection, and genuine joy between you? What if your child was able to manage their emotions, focus when needed, and stay in control even in challenging circumstances? You don’t need special training to bring about this magic—you need bestselling author, recording artist, and mindfulness teacher Kira Willey’s expert, energetic guidance. Her signature method prioritizes presence and play and honors a child’s natural love of music and movement as pathways to calm and focus. Rather than dealing with emotional overwhelm after it happens, her simple activities build lasting regulation skills in kids while making everyday moments more fun for the whole family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Joyful Child\u003c\/i\u003e is organized by time of day—from “Wake-Up Wiggle!” which transforms mornings into celebration with fun movement, to “The Worry Box,” which gives children a place to leave their concerns at night. Each activity takes one minute or less but transforms ordinary routines into extraordinary opportunities for connection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Joyful Child\u003c\/i\u003e includes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eQR codes to videos\u003c\/b\u003e demonstrating songs and rhythm games that captivate children while helping them find focus and calm\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eClassroom adaptations\u003c\/b\u003e for teachers to bring these practices to school\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eCurated song suggestions\u003c\/b\u003e from the author’s award-winning catalog\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003e“Calm Starts with You”\u003c\/b\u003e tips for grounded, present parenting\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParents of young children need proactive solutions that prevent crises before they start—especially with children’s anxiety at an all-time high. Consider \u003ci\u003eThe Joyful Child\u003c\/i\u003e your essential toolkit for creating the calm, joyful family life you’ve been craving.“Warm, immediately practical, and fun, this book gives parents tools that can be used during the most stressful, chaotic parts of parenting. It reminds us that small, playful moments can create big, lasting change for building skills that help our kids thrive. If you thought mindfulness wasn’t for you or your kids, get ready to change your mind, and watch tricky moments become much easier!”\u003cb\u003e—Tina Payne Bryson, PhD, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling co-author of \u003ci\u003eThe Whole-Brain Child\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNo-Drama Discipline\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Hope. This book brings simple hope that everything is going to be all right. A child’s behavior is a signpost to their deeper needs, and this book shows you the pathway to understanding and meeting those needs. Kira playfully prompts and encourages—there are no unrealistic expectations here, rather a feeling that someone is walking alongside you, telling you with quiet surety, ‘You’ve got this.’”\u003cb\u003e—Kim John Payne, MEd, author of \u003ci\u003eSimplicity Parenting\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e The Soul of Discipline\u003c\/i\u003e and co-author of \u003ci\u003eEmotionally Resilient Tweens \u0026amp; Teens\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Wow! Kira Willey has a special kind of magic. She takes profound concepts of child development and brain science and makes them instantly understandable and usable. Her great (and fast!) ideas for calming the chaos with children—with detailed scripts and adaptations—meet each individual child’s way of living in the world. Best of all, she gets that children are wired to move their bodies, to respond to music, and to extend their mighty imaginations. If we meet children in those places, the result is joyful, mindful connection.”\u003cb\u003e—Lawrence J. Cohen, PhD, author of \u003ci\u003ePlayful Parenting\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eKira Willey\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of seven bestselling children's books that have been translated into twenty-four languages, including the #1 beloved bestseller \u003ci\u003eBreathe Like a Bear\u003c\/i\u003e. A world-renowned recording artist, Kira is also the co-creator and host of three PBS mindfulness, music, and yoga television shows and the creator of Rockin' Yoga school programs. As a yoga teacher and lifelong musician, Kira's unique and powerful method of integrating music and movement into joyful, child-centered mindfulness practices has resulted in millions of streams, more than half a million children's book sales, and a massive, devoted fan base spanning the globe. A mother of three, she lives in eastern Pennsylvania.Includes 75+ easy, playful ways to reclaim your mornings, car rides, mealtimes, and more; Bestselling author of the children's book Breathe Like a Bear","brand":"Rodale Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233690104037,"sku":"NP9780593980606","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593980606.jpg?v=1767740024","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-joyful-child-isbn-9780593980606","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}