Heart to Heart

This is a book about conscious and conscientious child-raising. The book shares inspirational and yet practical information to help parents and caregivers of young children lessen their stress and establish healthier communication in their relationships with children. Uniquely, designed as a children's book, it encourages adults and children to consider together how they can deepen their bonds of love through care, active listening and genuine attention. Picture books as a medium for parenting education are particularly useful. They are fast and easy to read, and generally light-hearted, a fact most appreciated by busy and over-stressed parents. Co-authored by Jeff Goelitz of the international Heart Math Institute, this book addresses issues that are integral to a child's sense of acceptance and security. In an age when bullying in the playground and at school assail our kids, and terrifying news reports bombard their lives, the need has never been greater for parents to commit themselves to giving the highest quality of care and attention to their children as is possible. Children need the sanctuary and safety that conscious parenting invites.Twelve delightful illustrations of a hippo family mirror the spirit of each written page to communicate simple but powerful messages to the whole family. The back-matter embellishes some of the core concepts with more in-depth content and practices.

“Speaks to thousands of parents who want to deepen bonds of communication with children. Delightful illustrations invite thoughtful interaction -caregiver & child. Busy parents will find this book practical & immediately useful. Heartily recommended.”

"Speaks to thousands of parents who want to deepen bonds of communication with children. Delightful illustrations invite thoughtful interaction between caregiver and child. Busy parents will find this book practical and immediately useful. Heartily recommended." -- Jane Nelson, Positive Discipline

Elyse April is a licensed (New York State) early-childhood educator, with a masters degree in Early Childhood Education. A private school elementary teacher for ten years. Elyse has more recently taught theatre classes in a special program for youth-at-risk. She is a freelance publicist who has been working with promotion of breastfeeding as a national (and international) priority.

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