Leo's Secret Key

Leo is kind to everyone - except to himself. When Leo ruins the birthday card he is making for his teacher, he gets very upset. Leo's mom tries to teach him to be mindful and kind to himself. She wants Leo to treat himself the way he treats others - with kindness and compassion. Can Leo learn to be his own friend? Can he learn to unlock the power of the secret key? This heartfelt, rhyming story, written by a mindfulness teacher and a pediatric speech-language pathologist (M.S....
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Leo is kind to everyone - except to himself. When Leo ruins the birthday card he is making for his teacher, he gets very upset. Leo's mom tries to teach him to be mindful and kind to himself. She wants Leo to treat himself the way he treats others - with kindness and compassion. Can Leo learn to be his own friend? Can he learn to unlock the power of the secret key? This heartfelt, rhyming story, written by a mindfulness teacher and a pediatric speech-language pathologist (M.S. CCC-SLP), teaches children the powerful lesson of being kind to themselves when they make mistakes. Join Leo as he learns the importance of treating himself like his own friend. This story introduces mindfulness and self-compassion to children and adults in a fun and engaging way. Included in the book: *Mindfulness activities such as breathing techniques, self-regulation tools, and self-compassion practices; an interactive hunt for hidden secret keys throughout the book. The author's note includes: a script for parents/educators to use the mindful breathing exercise from the story; a guide for a mindful discussion between child and parent/educator; an explanation about the benefits of mindfulness for children.