Helpful Resources
We know first-hand how difficult it can be to find the right help for children who have a parent struggling with addiction. The resources shown below have been enormously helpful for us and we are sure they can be of use to you and your children as you learn to cope and even thrive in the face of your challenges.
Mindful Parenting and Mindfulness for Children
Books and Websites
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind
by Daniel J. Siegel, Tina Payne Bryson
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The Yes Brain: How to Cultivate Courage, Curiosity and Resilience in Your Child
by Daniel J. Siegel, Tina Payne Bryson
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Sitting Still Like a Frog: Mindfulness Exercises for Kids
by Eline Snel and Myla Kabat-Zinn (Book and website)
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Planting Seeds: Practicing Mindfulness with Children
by Thich Nhat Hanh and Chan Chau Nghiem
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Mindful Movements: Ten Exercises for Well-Being
by Thich Nhat Hanh and Wietske Vriezen
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A Handful of Quiet: Happiness in Four Pebbles
by Thich Nhat Hanh and Wietske Vriezen
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The Mindful Child: How to Help Your Kid Manage Stress and Become Happier, Kinder, and More Compassionate
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Still Quiet Place: Mindfulness for Young Children
by Amy Saltzman M.D.
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You Are Not Your Thoughts (Mindfulness for Children of All Ages)
by Brian Despard
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Teaching Mindfulness Skills to Kids and Teens
Eds. Christopher Willard, Amy Saltzman
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Child’s Mind: Mindfulness Practices to Help Our Children Be More Focused, Calm, and Relaxed
by Christopher Willard
