Mindful, Happy Kids
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Mindful, Happy Kids

by Elisabeth

Petitations (pet-centered meditations), interviews and stories for kids. Interviews with artists, authors, musicians, editors, illustrators teachers, and mindfullnes/meditation and yoga practitioners. It's not just for kids any more. Find the website at www.mindfulhappykids.com for links to the podcast and YouTube videos, pdf's of Dr. Paige's children's books on gratitude, compassion, mindfulness and yoga and examples of Petitations set to music.

98 episodes
EN-US language
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1
Dan Gemeinhart on "The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise," "Coyote Lost and Found," and "Busted" with Dr. Elisabeth Paige
54:31 Mar 26, 2026
2
Author Johnny Marciano in Conversation with Dr. Elisabeth Paige and Mike Rosenstein
1:41:23 Mar 8, 2026
3
Nora Lester Morad: Writing as a Tool for Change for the Palestinians
47:05 Feb 5, 2026
4
"The Petitation Companion: Introduction"
13:05 Jan 23, 2026
5
Julio Anta and Jacoby Salcedo: Creators of Latinx Graphic Novels
1:25:07 Dec 11, 2025
6
Hannah Moushabeck: A Palestinian, Queer, Fat Activist, Children's Author, and Publisher of Primarily Palestinian Books
43:07 Dec 5, 2025
7
Happy Day of Thanks! The Gratitude Petitation
13:07 Nov 26, 2025
8
Dan Gutman: Over 200 Children's Books Published All Ages
38:59 Nov 16, 2025
9
Jenan Matari: Palestinian American Author and Advocate in Conversation with Dr. Elisabeth Paige
40:56 Oct 19, 2025
10
Spooky Dolls in Latinx Folklore: Middle Grade Author Cassandra Ramos-Gomez
22:41 Oct 16, 2025
11
From within Gaza: Interview with a Young Palestinian Journalist--Taqwa Ahmed Al-Wawi
35:45 Oct 8, 2025
12
Championing Diversity and Inclusion in Kids' Literature with Dana Alison Levy in Conversation with Elisabeth Paige
1:14:54 Sep 29, 2025
13
Bobbie's Debut with the Petting Petitation
6:43 Sep 1, 2025
14
Exploring Non-Violent Fantasy with AnneMarie Mazotti Gouveia in Conversation with Dr. Elisabeth Paige
34:45 Aug 31, 2025
15
Writing Strong Middle Grade Girls: Barbara Dee on Feminism and Fiction
45:34 Aug 27, 2025
16
Exploring Middle Grade Magic with Author Sonja Thomas in Conversation with Elisabeth Paige
1:02:17 Aug 6, 2025
17
Exploring the Depths of Parenting and Creativity with Sasha Saidman in Conversation with Dr. Elisabeth Paige
37:01 Jul 11, 2025
18
Exploring Children's Literature Diversity with Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly
48:57 Jun 20, 2025
19
Conversation Between Huda Fahmy, Author of Muslim Graphic Novels and Dr. Elisabeth Paige
1:01:40 Jun 2, 2025
20
"Mental Health Month Kickoff: Christine Webb on Bipolar Disorder and Writing"
34:26 May 18, 2025
21
The Power of Art and the Dutch Resistance : A Conversation with Maria Van Lieshout and Elisabeth Paige
1:06:26 Apr 23, 2025
22
Illustrator and Author Deb JJ Lee: Interview with Elisabeth Paige
56:54 Mar 21, 2025
23
Crafting Hope and Acceptance in Sonora Reyes' Novels in Conversation with Elisabeth Paige
40:24 Mar 1, 2025
24
The Power of Representation: Hena Khan's Voice in Children's Literature
1:05:38 Jan 21, 2025
25
While we're in the NBA mood--Byron Graves writes about high school basketball on the Ojibwe reservation
44:10 Dec 24, 2024
26
Unveiling the Worlds of TJ Klune: Magic, Identity, and Advocacy
1:03:00 Nov 3, 2024
27
Behind the Strips and Pages: Brian Anderson's Creative Process
58:27 Oct 25, 2024
28
The World of Dan Gutman: Stories that Entertain and Educate Kids
1:30:36 Oct 12, 2024
29
Pedro Martin: Celebrate Hispanic Awareness Month with this author of "Mexikid"
36:22 Sep 28, 2024
30
Marissa Moss: Empowering Young Minds Through Storytelling and Illustration
46:13 Aug 20, 2024
31
From Russia with Love: Annemarie O'Brien on Borzois and Writing
29:17 Jul 8, 2024
32
Navigating Writing and Publishing with Book Coach Julie Artz in Conversation with Elisabeth Paige
44:12 Jun 14, 2024
33
Nicole Chen: Picture Book and Middle Grade Taiwanese Author
43:18 May 31, 2024
34
NYT Best-Selling Graphic Novelist and Syndicated Cartoonist Maria Scrivan
31:21 May 24, 2024
35
Steven Salerno-Picture Book Illustrator and Dr. Elisabeth Paige
1:13:00 Apr 28, 2024
36
Conversation with Rebecca Balcarcel--Award winning children's author
1:11:21 Apr 10, 2024
37
Jerry Craft--#1 NYT Best Selling Author and Elisabeth Paige
1:20:41 Mar 23, 2024
38
Conversation with award-winning middle grade novelist and picture book author Rajani LaRocca
56:22 Feb 29, 2024
39
Interview with Audrey Clark: Yoga and mindfulness practitioner for children and adults
25:16 Feb 17, 2024
40
Dan Gemeinhart and Dr. Elisabeth Paige in Conversation
56:25 Jan 19, 2024
41
Chris Baron and Elisabeth Paige
1:06:44 Dec 17, 2023
42
Conversation with Young Adult Author: Kate McKinney
51:02 Nov 11, 2023
43
Conversation with Young Adult Author: Kate McKinney
51:02 Nov 11, 2023
44
Conversation Between Elisabeth Paige and Maria Castellucci Moore: Children's Author
27:30 Oct 16, 2023
45
The Simple Petting Petitation
3:20 Oct 1, 2023
46
Interview with Lisa Fipps--Children's Book Author
1:18:09 Sep 19, 2023
47
Interview with Lisa Fipps--Children's Book Author
1:18:09 Sep 19, 2023
48
Conversation with Kristin Hartness: Canines for Disabled Kids
1:18:05 Jun 30, 2023
49
Conversation with Robi Castaneda: Pianist and Violist
46:08 Jun 20, 2023
50
Conversation with Jessica Lanan: Illustrator and Author of Children's Books
54:42 May 3, 2023
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