Mindful, Happy Kids
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.
Mindful, Happy Kids
The Power of Art and the Dutch Resistance : A Conversation with Maria Van Lieshout and Elisabeth Paige
In this episode, Elisabeth Paige interviews Maria Van Lieshout, a Dutch American author and illustrator whose latest graphic novel, 'Song of the Blackbird,' is critically important for today's youth. Maria delves into her personal history, growing up in Amsterdam, and how the resistance efforts in the Netherlands during WWII inspired her work. She emphasizes the pivotal role of women and artists in the resistance movements and discusses her novel's two interwoven plots set in 1942 and the present day. They also explore the impact of political climates on art, book bans, and the importance of supporting independent bookstores. Tune in to hear Maria’s insights on history, art, and resistance.
You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.