The Joyful Child
Author: WILLEY, KIRA
ISBN: 9780593980606
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 28 Jul 2026
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback / softback
Plt;bPgt;Daily, real-life parenting strategies to help young kids calm their bodies, focus their attention, and let go of anxiety, by the bestselling author of the beloved Plt;iPgt;Breathe Like a BearPlt;/iPgt; childrenP#39;s book series.Plt;/bPgt;
Plt;bPgt;Rediscover the pure delight of parenting with 75+ playful activities that help kids focus their attention, calm their bodies, and let go of anxietyP#8212;from the bestselling author of Plt;iPgt;Breathe Like a BearPlt;/iPgt;.Plt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;What if your chaotic mornings, bedtime battles with your child, and their transition meltdowns could turn into moments of laughter, connection, and genuine joy between you? What if your child was able to manage their emotions, focus when needed, and stay in control even in challenging circumstances? You donP#8217;t need special training to bring about this magicP#8212;you need bestselling author, recording artist, and mindfulness teacher Kira WilleyP#8217;s expert, energetic guidance. Her signature method prioritizes presence and play and honors a childP#8217;s natural love of music and movement as pathways to calm and focus. Rather than dealing with emotional overwhelm after it happens, her simple activities build lasting regulation skills in kids while making everyday moments more fun for the whole family.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;iPgt;The Joyful ChildPlt;/iPgt; is organized by time of dayP#8212;from P#8220;Wake-Up Wiggle!P#8221; which transforms mornings into celebration with fun movement, to P#8220;The Worry Box,P#8221; which gives children a place to leave their concerns at night. Each activity takes one minute or less but transforms ordinary routines into extraordinary opportunities for connection.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;iPgt;The Joyful ChildPlt;/iPgt; includes:Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;P#8226; Plt;bPgt;QR codes to videosPlt;/bPgt; demonstrating songs and rhythm games that captivate children while helping them find focus and calmPlt;brPgt;P#8226; Plt;bPgt;Classroom adaptationsPlt;/bPgt; for teachers to bring these practices to schoolPlt;brPgt;P#8226; Plt;bPgt;Curated song suggestionsPlt;/bPgt; from the authorP#8217;s award-winning catalogPlt;brPgt;P#8226; Plt;bPgt;P#8220;Calm Starts with YouP#8221;Plt;/bPgt; tips for grounded, present parentingPlt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Parents of young children need proactive solutions that prevent crises before they startP#8212;especially with childrenP#8217;s anxiety at an all-time high. Consider Plt;iPgt;The Joyful ChildPlt;/iPgt; your essential toolkit for creating the calm, joyful family life youP#8217;ve been craving.
ISBN: 9780593980606
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 28 Jul 2026
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback / softback
Plt;bPgt;Daily, real-life parenting strategies to help young kids calm their bodies, focus their attention, and let go of anxiety, by the bestselling author of the beloved Plt;iPgt;Breathe Like a BearPlt;/iPgt; childrenP#39;s book series.Plt;/bPgt;
Plt;bPgt;Rediscover the pure delight of parenting with 75+ playful activities that help kids focus their attention, calm their bodies, and let go of anxietyP#8212;from the bestselling author of Plt;iPgt;Breathe Like a BearPlt;/iPgt;.Plt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;What if your chaotic mornings, bedtime battles with your child, and their transition meltdowns could turn into moments of laughter, connection, and genuine joy between you? What if your child was able to manage their emotions, focus when needed, and stay in control even in challenging circumstances? You donP#8217;t need special training to bring about this magicP#8212;you need bestselling author, recording artist, and mindfulness teacher Kira WilleyP#8217;s expert, energetic guidance. Her signature method prioritizes presence and play and honors a childP#8217;s natural love of music and movement as pathways to calm and focus. Rather than dealing with emotional overwhelm after it happens, her simple activities build lasting regulation skills in kids while making everyday moments more fun for the whole family.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;iPgt;The Joyful ChildPlt;/iPgt; is organized by time of dayP#8212;from P#8220;Wake-Up Wiggle!P#8221; which transforms mornings into celebration with fun movement, to P#8220;The Worry Box,P#8221; which gives children a place to leave their concerns at night. Each activity takes one minute or less but transforms ordinary routines into extraordinary opportunities for connection.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;iPgt;The Joyful ChildPlt;/iPgt; includes:Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;P#8226; Plt;bPgt;QR codes to videosPlt;/bPgt; demonstrating songs and rhythm games that captivate children while helping them find focus and calmPlt;brPgt;P#8226; Plt;bPgt;Classroom adaptationsPlt;/bPgt; for teachers to bring these practices to schoolPlt;brPgt;P#8226; Plt;bPgt;Curated song suggestionsPlt;/bPgt; from the authorP#8217;s award-winning catalogPlt;brPgt;P#8226; Plt;bPgt;P#8220;Calm Starts with YouP#8221;Plt;/bPgt; tips for grounded, present parentingPlt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Parents of young children need proactive solutions that prevent crises before they startP#8212;especially with childrenP#8217;s anxiety at an all-time high. Consider Plt;iPgt;The Joyful ChildPlt;/iPgt; your essential toolkit for creating the calm, joyful family life youP#8217;ve been craving.
