Mindful, Happy Kids

By Elisabeth

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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.


Episode Date
Breaking Barriers: Sonido Reyes on Queer, Latinx, and Mental Health Representation in YA in Conversation with Dr. Elisabeth Paige
Jun 10, 2026
Dr. Rajani LaRocca: Indian American Author Across the Children's Lifespan in Conversation with Dr. Elisabeth Paige
May 26, 2026
Chris Baron on Passover Anthology "On All Other Nights" and Wildfire Verse Novel "Spark"
Apr 11, 2026
Dan Gemeinhart on "The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise," "Coyote Lost and Found," and "Busted" with Dr. Elisabeth Paige
Mar 26, 2026
Author Johnny Marciano in Conversation with Dr. Elisabeth Paige and Mike Rosenstein
Mar 08, 2026
Nora Lester Morad: Writing as a Tool for Change for the Palestinians
Feb 05, 2026
"The Petitation Companion: Introduction"
Jan 23, 2026
Julio Anta and Jacoby Salcedo: Creators of Latinx Graphic Novels
Dec 11, 2025
Hannah Moushabeck: A Palestinian, Queer, Fat Activist, Children's Author, and Publisher of Primarily Palestinian Books
Dec 05, 2025
Happy Day of Thanks! The Gratitude Petitation
Nov 26, 2025
Dan Gutman: Over 200 Children's Books Published All Ages
Nov 16, 2025
Jenan Matari: Palestinian American Author and Advocate in Conversation with Dr. Elisabeth Paige
Oct 19, 2025
Spooky Dolls in Latinx Folklore: Middle Grade Author Cassandra Ramos-Gomez
Oct 16, 2025
From within Gaza: Interview with a Young Palestinian Journalist--Taqwa Ahmed Al-Wawi
Oct 08, 2025
Championing Diversity and Inclusion in Kids' Literature with Dana Alison Levy in Conversation with Elisabeth Paige
Sep 29, 2025
Bobbie's Debut with the Petting Petitation
Sep 01, 2025
Exploring Non-Violent Fantasy with AnneMarie Mazotti Gouveia in Conversation with Dr. Elisabeth Paige
Aug 31, 2025
Writing Strong Middle Grade Girls: Barbara Dee on Feminism and Fiction
Aug 27, 2025
Exploring Middle Grade Magic with Author Sonja Thomas in Conversation with Elisabeth Paige
Aug 06, 2025
Exploring the Depths of Parenting and Creativity with Sasha Saidman in Conversation with Dr. Elisabeth Paige
Jul 11, 2025
Exploring Children's Literature Diversity with Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly
Jun 20, 2025
Conversation Between Huda Fahmy, Author of Muslim Graphic Novels and Dr. Elisabeth Paige
Jun 02, 2025
"Mental Health Month Kickoff: Christine Webb on Bipolar Disorder and Writing"
May 18, 2025
The Power of Art and the Dutch Resistance : A Conversation with Maria Van Lieshout and Elisabeth Paige
Apr 23, 2025
Illustrator and Author Deb JJ Lee: Interview with Elisabeth Paige
Mar 21, 2025
Crafting Hope and Acceptance in Sonora Reyes' Novels in Conversation with Elisabeth Paige
Mar 01, 2025
The Power of Representation: Hena Khan's Voice in Children's Literature
Jan 21, 2025
While we're in the NBA mood--Byron Graves writes about high school basketball on the Ojibwe reservation
Dec 24, 2024
Unveiling the Worlds of TJ Klune: Magic, Identity, and Advocacy
Nov 03, 2024
Behind the Strips and Pages: Brian Anderson's Creative Process
Oct 25, 2024
The World of Dan Gutman: Stories that Entertain and Educate Kids
Oct 12, 2024
Pedro Martin: Celebrate Hispanic Awareness Month with this author of "Mexikid"
Sep 28, 2024
Marissa Moss: Empowering Young Minds Through Storytelling and Illustration
Aug 20, 2024
From Russia with Love: Annemarie O'Brien on Borzois and Writing
Jul 08, 2024
Navigating Writing and Publishing with Book Coach Julie Artz in Conversation with Elisabeth Paige
Jun 14, 2024
Nicole Chen: Picture Book and Middle Grade Taiwanese Author
May 31, 2024
NYT Best-Selling Graphic Novelist and Syndicated Cartoonist Maria Scrivan
May 24, 2024
Steven Salerno-Picture Book Illustrator and Dr. Elisabeth Paige
Apr 28, 2024
Conversation with Rebecca Balcarcel--Award winning children's author
Apr 10, 2024
Jerry Craft--#1 NYT Best Selling Author and Elisabeth Paige
Mar 23, 2024
Conversation with award-winning middle grade novelist and picture book author Rajani LaRocca
Feb 29, 2024
Interview with Audrey Clark: Yoga and mindfulness practitioner for children and adults
Feb 17, 2024
Dan Gemeinhart and Dr. Elisabeth Paige in Conversation
Jan 19, 2024
Chris Baron and Elisabeth Paige
Dec 17, 2023
Conversation with Young Adult Author: Kate McKinney
Nov 11, 2023
Conversation Between Elisabeth Paige and Maria Castellucci Moore: Children's Author
Oct 16, 2023
The Simple Petting Petitation
Oct 01, 2023
Interview with Lisa Fipps--Children's Book Author
Sep 19, 2023
Conversation with Kristin Hartness: Canines for Disabled Kids
Jun 30, 2023
Conversation with Robi Castaneda: Pianist and Violist
Jun 20, 2023
Conversation with Jessica Lanan: Illustrator and Author of Children's Books
May 03, 2023
The Gratitude Petitation
Nov 17, 2022
The Pet Scan Petitation™©
Oct 17, 2022
Conversation with Colleen Paeff: Author of "The Great Stink"
Sep 29, 2022
Conversation about Health with Steve Berg
Sep 16, 2022
The Petting Petitation with Dr. Elisabeth Paige
Sep 10, 2022
Interview with Jennifer Gennari: Children's Book Author
Aug 17, 2022
Interview JJ Austrian: Author
Jul 31, 2022
Interview with Georgia Heard: Poet and Teacher
Jul 14, 2022
Interview with Janet Wong: Lawyer Turned Children's Poet and Much More
Jun 27, 2022
Interview with Emma Dryden: Editor, Publishing Coach and Consultant Having Edited and Published Over 1000 Children's Books
Jun 11, 2022
Interview with Rana DiOrio: A Powerhouse
May 26, 2022
Interview with Robert Castillo: Storyboard Artist and Creator
May 13, 2022
Interview with Carolyn Marsden: Author of Multi-cultural Historical Fiction for Children
Apr 24, 2022
Interview with Eve Decker: Buddhist/Mindfulness Teacher of Adults and Children and Musician
Apr 14, 2022
Interview with Banni Bunting: Children's Author and Mindfulness in the Schools Developer
Mar 16, 2022
Interview with April Halprin Wayland: Children's Poet, Teacher, Political Activist and Animal Lover
Mar 01, 2022
Interview with Donna Sager Cowan
Feb 22, 2022
Interview with Gael Belden
Feb 16, 2022
Interview with Maleeha Siddiqui: Author of Barakah Beats
Jan 19, 2022
Interview with Susan Vollmer: French horn player and instructor
Dec 02, 2021
Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? by Dr. Seuss
Nov 23, 2021
The Gratitude Petitation
Nov 23, 2021
Norman the Cat Learns to Look on the Bright Side
Nov 23, 2021
Pippi Learns to Be Kind to Herself and Others
Oct 31, 2021
The Petitation Companion Chapter Four: Equanimity or Balance
Sep 04, 2021
Carly the Cello Finds Her Forever Family
Jul 17, 2021
Interview with Hannah Kile: Song writer, singer and music teacher
Mar 28, 2021
The Walking Petitation from the Petitation Companion by Elisabeth Paige and Joanne Leslie
Mar 06, 2021
Interview with Lisa Kring, social worker, meditation teacher and compassion teacher
Feb 06, 2021
Interview with Corey Strange: Drummer and Visual Artist
Dec 23, 2020
Enjoy Hometown for the Holidays, a virtual night of music--Dec 12 7pm pst
Dec 05, 2020
The Gratitude Petitatation
Nov 26, 2020
Interview with Laya Sy
Nov 21, 2020
Norman the Cat Learns to Look on the Bright Side
Nov 11, 2020
Go Out and Vote and Natalie Hagwood on Cello
Oct 31, 2020
The Petitation Companion: The Wisdom Petitation
Oct 23, 2020
Interview with Serene Sy, Jacob and Danny's Mom
Oct 01, 2020
Interview with Jacob Sy: 16 year-old violinist, cellist, pianist and guitar player
Sep 07, 2020
Interview with 7-Year Old Danny--Cellist, Violinist, Pianist, and Guitar Player
Aug 15, 2020
Interview with Cellist Susan Lamb Cook
Jul 21, 2020
Interview with Giulia
Jul 04, 2020
Dr. Elisabeth Paige reads Pippi Learns to be Kind to Herself and Others
Jun 28, 2020
Interview with Sophie Kirby: Creator of a Video Series on Self-Compassion for Kids in Berlin
Jun 14, 2020
The Pet Scan: Short Form
Jun 06, 2020
The Petitation Companion: Introduction
May 23, 2020
The Happy Petitation: Otherwise Known as the Gratitude Petitation
May 14, 2020
Pippi the Puppy Learns About Mindfulness
May 09, 2020
Introduction and Basic Breathing Petitation (Pet-Centered Meditation)
Apr 14, 2020