Mindful, Happy Kids
Mindful moments for happy kids and their families
Mindful, Happy Kids
Mindful moments for happy kids and their families
About Mindful, Happy Kids
Mindful moments for happy kids and their families
Petitations (pet-centered meditations), interviews and stories for kids. Interviews with artists, authors, musicians, editors, illustrators teachers, and mindfulness/meditation and yoga practitioners.
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Recent Episodes
Dan Gutman: Over 200 Children's Books Published All Ages
Mindful, Happy Kids • Nov 16, 2025
Jenan Matari: Palestinian American Author and Advocate in Conversation with Dr. Elisabeth Paige
Mindful, Happy Kids • Oct 18, 2025
Spooky Dolls in Latinx Folklore: Middle Grade Author Cassandra Ramos-Gomez
Mindful, Happy Kids • Oct 16, 2025
From within Gaza: Interview with a Young Palestinian Journalist--Taqwa Ahmed Al-Wawi
Mindful, Happy Kids • Oct 8, 2025
Championing Diversity and Inclusion in Kids' Literature with Dana Alison Levy in Conversation with Elisabeth Paige
Mindful, Happy Kids • Sep 28, 2025
Bobbie's Debut with the Petting Petitation
Mindful, Happy Kids • Aug 31, 2025
Exploring Non-Violent Fantasy with AnneMarie Mazotti Gouveia in Conversation with Dr. Elisabeth Paige
Mindful, Happy Kids • Aug 31, 2025
Writing Strong Middle Grade Girls: Barbara Dee on Feminism and Fiction
Mindful, Happy Kids • Aug 26, 2025
Exploring Middle Grade Magic with Author Sonja Thomas in Conversation with Elisabeth Paige
Mindful, Happy Kids • Aug 6, 2025
Exploring the Depths of Parenting and Creativity with Sasha Saidman in Conversation with Dr. Elisabeth Paige
Mindful, Happy Kids • Jul 11, 2025
Exploring Children's Literature Diversity with Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly
Mindful, Happy Kids • Jun 20, 2025
Conversation Between Huda Fahmy, Author of Muslim Graphic Novels and Dr. Elisabeth Paige
Mindful, Happy Kids • Jun 1, 2025
"Mental Health Month Kickoff: Christine Webb on Bipolar Disorder and Writing"
Mindful, Happy Kids • May 18, 2025
The Power of Art and the Dutch Resistance : A Conversation with Maria Van Lieshout and Elisabeth Paige
Mindful, Happy Kids • Apr 23, 2025
Illustrator and Author Deb JJ Lee: Interview with Elisabeth Paige
Mindful, Happy Kids • Mar 21, 2025
Crafting Hope and Acceptance in Sonora Reyes' Novels in Conversation with Elisabeth Paige
Mindful, Happy Kids • Feb 28, 2025
The Power of Representation: Hena Khan's Voice in Children's Literature
Mindful, Happy Kids • Jan 21, 2025
While we're in the NBA mood--Byron Graves writes about high school basketball on the Ojibwe reservation
Mindful, Happy Kids • Dec 24, 2024
Unveiling the Worlds of TJ Klune: Magic, Identity, and Advocacy
Mindful, Happy Kids • Nov 2, 2024
Behind the Strips and Pages: Brian Anderson's Creative Process
Mindful, Happy Kids • Oct 24, 2024
The World of Dan Gutman: Stories that Entertain and Educate Kids
Mindful, Happy Kids • Oct 11, 2024
Pedro Martin: Celebrate Hispanic Awareness Month with this author of "Mexikid"
Mindful, Happy Kids • Sep 28, 2024
Marissa Moss: Empowering Young Minds Through Storytelling and Illustration
Mindful, Happy Kids • Aug 20, 2024
From Russia with Love: Annemarie O'Brien on Borzois and Writing
Mindful, Happy Kids • Jul 8, 2024
Navigating Writing and Publishing with Book Coach Julie Artz in Conversation with Elisabeth Paige
Mindful, Happy Kids • Jun 13, 2024
Nicole Chen: Picture Book and Middle Grade Taiwanese Author
Mindful, Happy Kids • May 30, 2024
NYT Best-Selling Graphic Novelist and Syndicated Cartoonist Maria Scrivan
Mindful, Happy Kids • May 24, 2024
Steven Salerno-Picture Book Illustrator and Dr. Elisabeth Paige
Mindful, Happy Kids • Apr 28, 2024
Conversation with Rebecca Balcarcel--Award winning children's author
Mindful, Happy Kids • Apr 9, 2024
Jerry Craft--#1 NYT Best Selling Author and Elisabeth Paige
Mindful, Happy Kids • Mar 22, 2024
Conversation with award-winning middle grade novelist and picture book author Rajani LaRocca
Mindful, Happy Kids • Feb 28, 2024
Interview with Audrey Clark: Yoga and mindfulness practitioner for children and adults
Mindful, Happy Kids • Feb 17, 2024
Dan Gemeinhart and Dr. Elisabeth Paige in Conversation
Mindful, Happy Kids • Jan 18, 2024
Chris Baron and Elisabeth Paige
Mindful, Happy Kids • Dec 17, 2023
Conversation with Young Adult Author: Kate McKinney
Mindful, Happy Kids • Nov 10, 2023
Conversation Between Elisabeth Paige and Maria Castellucci Moore: Children's Author
Mindful, Happy Kids • Oct 16, 2023
The Simple Petting Petitation
Mindful, Happy Kids • Sep 30, 2023
Interview with Lisa Fipps--Children's Book Author
Mindful, Happy Kids • Sep 19, 2023
Conversation with Kristin Hartness: Canines for Disabled Kids
Mindful, Happy Kids • Jun 30, 2023
Conversation with Robi Castaneda: Pianist and Violist
Mindful, Happy Kids • Jun 19, 2023
Conversation with Jessica Lanan: Illustrator and Author of Children's Books
Mindful, Happy Kids • May 3, 2023
The Gratitude Petitation
Mindful, Happy Kids • Nov 17, 2022
The Pet Scan Petitation™©
Mindful, Happy Kids • Oct 16, 2022
Conversation with Colleen Paeff: Author of "The Great Stink"
Mindful, Happy Kids • Sep 28, 2022
Conversation about Health with Steve Berg
Mindful, Happy Kids • Sep 16, 2022
The Petting Petitation with Dr. Elisabeth Paige
Mindful, Happy Kids • Sep 10, 2022
Interview with Jennifer Gennari: Children's Book Author
Mindful, Happy Kids • Aug 16, 2022
Interview JJ Austrian: Author
Mindful, Happy Kids • Jul 31, 2022
Interview with Georgia Heard: Poet and Teacher
Mindful, Happy Kids • Jul 14, 2022
Interview with Janet Wong: Lawyer Turned Children's Poet and Much More
Mindful, Happy Kids • Jun 26, 2022
Interview with Emma Dryden: Editor, Publishing Coach and Consultant Having Edited and Published Over 1000 Children's Books
Mindful, Happy Kids • Jun 11, 2022
Interview with Rana DiOrio: A Powerhouse
Mindful, Happy Kids • May 25, 2022
Interview with Robert Castillo: Storyboard Artist and Creator
Mindful, Happy Kids • May 13, 2022
Interview with Carolyn Marsden: Author of Multi-cultural Historical Fiction for Children
Mindful, Happy Kids • Apr 24, 2022
Interview with Eve Decker: Buddhist/Mindfulness Teacher of Adults and Children and Musician
Mindful, Happy Kids • Apr 13, 2022
Interview with Banni Bunting: Children's Author and Mindfulness in the Schools Developer
Mindful, Happy Kids • Mar 16, 2022
Interview with April Halprin Wayland: Children's Poet, Teacher, Political Activist and Animal Lover
Mindful, Happy Kids • Mar 1, 2022
Interview with Donna Sager Cowan
Mindful, Happy Kids • Feb 21, 2022
Interview with Gael Belden
Mindful, Happy Kids • Feb 15, 2022
Interview with Maleeha Siddiqui: Author of Barakah Beats
Mindful, Happy Kids • Jan 18, 2022
Interview with Susan Vollmer: French horn player and instructor
Mindful, Happy Kids • Dec 1, 2021
Norman the Cat Learns to Look on the Bright Side
Mindful, Happy Kids • Nov 22, 2021
The Gratitude Petitation
Mindful, Happy Kids • Nov 22, 2021
Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? by Dr. Seuss
Mindful, Happy Kids • Nov 22, 2021
Pippi Learns to Be Kind to Herself and Others
Mindful, Happy Kids • Oct 30, 2021
The Petitation Companion Chapter Four: Equanimity or Balance
Mindful, Happy Kids • Sep 4, 2021
Carly the Cello Finds Her Forever Family
Mindful, Happy Kids • Jul 17, 2021
Interview with Hannah Kile: Song writer, singer and music teacher
Mindful, Happy Kids • Mar 27, 2021
The Walking Petitation from the Petitation Companion by Elisabeth Paige and Joanne Leslie
Mindful, Happy Kids • Mar 6, 2021
Interview with Lisa Kring, social worker, meditation teacher and compassion teacher
Mindful, Happy Kids • Feb 5, 2021
Interview with Corey Strange: Drummer and Visual Artist
Mindful, Happy Kids • Dec 23, 2020
Enjoy Hometown for the Holidays, a virtual night of music--Dec 12 7pm pst
Mindful, Happy Kids • Dec 4, 2020
The Gratitude Petitatation
Mindful, Happy Kids • Nov 26, 2020
Interview with Laya Sy
Mindful, Happy Kids • Nov 21, 2020
Norman the Cat Learns to Look on the Bright Side
Mindful, Happy Kids • Nov 10, 2020
Go Out and Vote and Natalie Hagwood on Cello
Mindful, Happy Kids • Oct 31, 2020
The Petitation Companion: The Wisdom Petitation
Mindful, Happy Kids • Oct 23, 2020
Interview with Serene Sy, Jacob and Danny's Mom
Mindful, Happy Kids • Oct 1, 2020
Interview with Jacob Sy: 16 year-old violinist, cellist, pianist and guitar player
Mindful, Happy Kids • Sep 7, 2020
Interview with 7-Year Old Danny--Cellist, Violinist, Pianist, and Guitar Player
Mindful, Happy Kids • Aug 15, 2020
Interview with Cellist Susan Lamb Cook
Mindful, Happy Kids • Jul 21, 2020
Interview with Giulia
Mindful, Happy Kids • Jul 4, 2020
Dr. Elisabeth Paige reads Pippi Learns to be Kind to Herself and Others
Mindful, Happy Kids • Jun 28, 2020
Interview with Sophie Kirby: Creator of a Video Series on Self-Compassion for Kids in Berlin
Mindful, Happy Kids • Jun 14, 2020
The Pet Scan: Short Form
Mindful, Happy Kids • Jun 6, 2020
The Petitation Companion: Introduction
Mindful, Happy Kids • May 23, 2020
The Happy Petitation: Otherwise Known as the Gratitude Petitation
Mindful, Happy Kids • May 13, 2020
Pippi the Puppy Learns About Mindfulness
Mindful, Happy Kids • May 9, 2020
Introduction and Basic Breathing Petitation (Pet-Centered Meditation)
Mindful, Happy Kids • Apr 14, 2020
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