{"product_id":"its-ok-being-kind-to-yourself-when-things-feel-hard-9781645470953","title":"It's Ok: Being Kind to Yourself When Things Feel Hard","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis sweet book teaches children 3-7 the simple and profound power of self-compassion through simple affirmations that can be repeated when things are hard.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAll too often kids get down on themselves when they experience things that make them sad, angry, guilty, or jealous. It's amazing how powerful it can be to move past a difficult emotion when we think about all the other people feeling that same way and show ourselves some much needed kindness. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Sometimes I have to do something I don't want to do. \u003cbr\u003e I feel really angry. . . . \u003cbr\u003e Then I remember that everyone feels angry sometimes. \u003cbr\u003e I put my hand on my heart, and here's what I say: \u003cbr\u003e \"It's OK--I love you. I'm with you today.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe main story is followed by 10 exercises focused on ways to develop self-compassion, such as Kind Voice, Kind Body, Kind Touch, and Hugging Breath.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWENDY O'LEARY, MEd, is a certified mindfulness educator, parent educator, and yoga teacher with a long-standing meditation practice. Wendy's books are based on her 15-plus years of experience teaching mindfulness, self-compassion, and skills for emotional resilience and wellbeing to children and \"their adults.\" She is the co-author of \u003ci\u003eBreathing Makes It Better\u003c\/i\u003e (Bala Kids, 2019) and the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Monster Parade\u003c\/i\u003e (Bala Kids, 2022). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSANDRA EIDE is an illustrator living in Las Vegas, Nevada with her husband and Border Collie. As a child, she either had her head in a book or was doodling her own stories. She is endlessly inspired by animals, nature, and friendships. You can see more of her work at www.sandraeide.com and follow her on Instagram @sandralynneide.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bala Kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50605248119058,"sku":"9781645470953","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_43269909-9ad2-4e81-b8ca-13b75b4e9ad4.jpg?v=1732272927","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/its-ok-being-kind-to-yourself-when-things-feel-hard-9781645470953","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}