Listening with My Heart

<p><strong>Kindness matters! Especially towards ourselves.</strong></p><p>When Esperanza finds a heart-shaped rock she sees it as a reminder to spread kindness and love in the world. But when the school play doesn't go as planned will she remember to show kindness to herself?</p><p></p><p>We talk to kids a lot about how to be friends with others but less about how to be friends with themselves.</p><p></p><p>Yet when kids show themselves empathy and understanding especially when they make mistakes it helps build their emotional resilience growth mindset and sense of well-being.</p><p></p><p><em>Listening with My Heart</em> reminds kids of the other golden rule-- to treat themselves with the same understanding and kindness they show others. It also touches on the universal themes of friendship and inclusion.</p><p></p><p><em>Listening with My Heart</em> includes kid-friendly mindfulness and self-compassion activities that support the book's message. It's a beautiful addition to your home or school social-emotional library!</p><p></p><p>(Available in Spanish as: Escuchando con mi Corazón.)</p>