It's finally here....My new website: https://mindfulhappykids.com/. You will find: links to the podcasts and the YouTube channel; links to the PDFs of my children's books; Petitations--pet-centered meditations (upcoming); book reviews of children's books featuring mindfulness, gratitude, compassion, yoga, and a diversity of cultures; and the pets of the month. If you would like to feature your pet, just send me an email with a picture. The first video/podcast for the new website (along with all ...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 18 min
In this conversation between UC Davis freshman and Dr. Elisabeth Paige, Robi is inspiring as he talks about his journey as a classical pianist and violinist along with his interest in international politics. He even plays a piece in the interview. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Jun 20, 2023•46 min
In this conversation between Dr. Elisabeth Paige and Jessica Lanan, first offered as a YouTube on Mindful, Happy Kids, Jessica talks about her experiences illustrating and writing children's books. Her books range from books about the stars and other planets, to Korean cloths--from international adoption to farms where the farmers (two gay men) are adopting a baby. And her own work, a wordless book, "The Fisherman and the Whale." about a man and his father saving a whale caught in a fisherman's ...
May 03, 2023•55 min
November is the month for gratitude, especially in today's continuing turmoil. The Gratitude Petitation guides you to use your pets in helping you establish a gratitude practice. Pippi and I are super grateful for each other! Recorded by Dr. Elisabeth Paige. Music composed and recorded by Steve Gruskin. Enjoy. Please find more information on Thanksgiving day on my website www.Petitationsplus.com. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com....
Nov 17, 2022•7 min
In this Petitation™©, The Pet Scan, you sit with your pet and touch, smell, and listen from their head to their toes in an effort to stay in the present moment with your pet. Created and recorded by Dr. Elisabeth Paige. Set to music composed and recorded by Steve Gruskin. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Oct 17, 2022•10 min
Colleen talks about and reads from "The Great Stink: How Joseph Bazalgette Solved London's Poop Pollution Problem". This children's book won several awards and has many layers. It starts in 1500 and finishes with poop problems today. Nonfiction writing is explained and she describes the research that went into "The Great Stink." The interview is with Dr. Elisabeth Paige. See more information on her website Petitationsplus.com by October 7th, 2022. Tune in the first week of October when Dr. Paige...
Sep 29, 2022•33 min
In this interview, Dr. Paige picks Steve Berg 's brain about health from his wellness centers to his nutritional consulting to his physical fitness and the mind/body connection. You can find him at integritywellness360.com. Music composed and played by Steven Gruskin. You can find more information at Elisabeth Paige's website: www.Petitationsplus.com. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Sep 16, 2022•39 min
Each month I will be making available a Petitation for you to practice with your pets set to music composed and recorded by Steve Gruskin. For more information, visit my website Petitationsplus.com or "The Petitation Companion" on amazon. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Sep 10, 2022•6 min
In this interview, Jennifer Gennari talks about two of her books for 8-12 year olds. One is about the life of a little girl who is fighting her town's unacceptance of her mother's impending marriage to a woman and the other is about a girl with sound sensitivity. She also talks about writing and teaching. By August 22, 2022 you will see her profiled on Dr. Gruskin's webpage: Petitationsplus.com. Enjoy You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Aug 17, 2022•37 min
In this interview, JJ reads his adorable book, "Worm Loves Worm". This book is about anyone and anything being able to fall in love and get married. According to JJ, the most important thing about writing is to have fun with the process and the rest will come. I hope you enjoy this podcast! Within a week a profile of JJ Astrian will be available on Dr. Paige's website: www.petitationsplus.com. Interview by Dr. Elisabeth Paige. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhapp...
Jul 31, 2022•32 min
All you've ever wanted to know about poetry. Georgia explains poetry in beautiful ways from anthologies to list poems to portrait poems to heart mapping. She has done extraordinary work in the schools and established poetry centers. A wonderful interview with Dr.. Elisabeth Paige. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Jul 14, 2022•1 hr 4 min
An incredible interview with the lawyer turned children's poet Janet Wong. She has written and edited many children's picture books, poetry books, anthologies for both adults and children and creative writing books and worked with children for decades. She also teaches poetry to adults and facilitates publication through her publishing press Pomelo Books. She is also the winner of many writing awards. She is Korean-Chinese American and talks a bit about what that is like in the age of Coronaviru...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 9 min
In this extremely informative and interesting interview, Emma talks with Dr. Paige about all aspects of publishing and editing from her experiences working for the top five publishing houses as a VP, as an editor, a publisher, and as a consultant in her current publishing firm Drydenbks. She worked on over 1000 children's books and wrote one of her own with Rana DiOrio: What Does it Mean to Be an Entrepreneur? You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com....
Jun 11, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Rana is an intrepid force for empowerment and positive change. As a corporate and securities attorney, tech-sector investment banker, angel investor, and advisory board member, Rana has guided the development of strategy and catalyzed the financial, operational, and cultural growth of organizations for 29 years. She talks with Dr. Paige about the path of her publishing company Little Pickles, her career as a children's author, her journey as a yoga teacher and meditator, and the work she has don...
May 26, 2022•45 min
In this fascinating interview with Robert Castillo, you will learn all about storyboards for TV, movies, commercials and even music videos. Robert started his career creating storyboards for The Sopranos and has since worked on some Marvel movies, TV shows, commercials, and much much more. He is a professor focusing on storyboard creation in Georgia. Another must listen to. Interview with Dr. Elisabeth Paige You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com....
May 13, 2022•52 min
In this interview Carolyn talks with Dr. Elisabeth Paige about her work on multi-cultural historical fiction for children. She has over a dozen books published and has been teaching for over two decades. Her books are incredibly informative and engaging. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Apr 24, 2022•35 min
In this wonderful musical interview, you'll hear all about Eve Decker, a meditation practitioner, teacher, and musician for over 3 decades. She has recorded five solo albums and works with both adults and children. A must listen to! Enjoy. Interview by Dr. Elisabeth Paige You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Apr 14, 2022•56 min
In this interview,, Banni talks about her wonderful book on color and perspective for kids and the mindfulness curriculum she developed and that is being used in schools around the country. She also shares her journey with mindfulness and meditation. The interview is conducted by Dr. Elisabeth Paige and the music is composed and recorded by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipska on the string bass. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com....
Mar 16, 2022•36 min
In this interview April talks about her poetry, her children's books on the Jewish holidays, teaching, her activism, meditation, raising turtles and much more. Interview by Dr. Elisabeth Paige. Music composed and played by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipska on the string bass. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 2 min
In this interview, Donna talks about her work on a series of animal superheroes books, her editing, and her podcast. Interview by Elisabeth Paige Music composed and played by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipska on the string bass. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Feb 22, 2022•27 min
In this interview with Gael Belden, meditation and compassion teacher, she talks about her work with the UCLA mindfulness research center, FBI agents and first responders. She was trained by Thich Nhat Hanh in his monastery for many years along with many other teachers. Her approach toward nature is interesting as is her meditation practice. I hope you enjoy the interview. The interview was conducted by Dr. Elisabeth Paige and the music was composed and recorded by Natalie Hagwood on cello and C...
Feb 16, 2022•46 min
In this engaging interview, Maleeha Siddiqui talks about her experiences writing Barakah Beats about a Muslim middle-schooler and her own experiences. The interview is conducted by Dr. Elisabeth Paige. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Jan 19, 2022•32 min
This interview explores Susan Vollmer interesting journey worldwide as a French horn player and instructor. If you would like to get in touch with her for lessons, she can be reached at svollmer2001@yahoo.com. I can vouch for her patience and abilities as a horn teacher. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Dec 02, 2021•33 min
Another one for Thanksgiving! by Dr. Elisabeth Paige. Illustrations by Zanne deJanvier. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Nov 23, 2021•6 min
I'm uploading this one again for the holidays. It's from The Petitation Companion by Dr. Elisabeth Paige and Joanne Leslie. Enjoy You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Nov 23, 2021•13 min
This book about gratitude is perfect for Thanksgiving. If you've never seen it, the illustrations are amazing. Enjoy! Happy Holidays.... You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Nov 23, 2021•8 min
Pippi the Schipperke Puppy learns to be kind to herself and others. She has to learn to clean her toys, deal with her grumpy brother Norman and learn to pay attention during obedience school. She uses meditative and self compassion tools. The story is read by Dr. Elisabeth Paige and the music is composed and played by Natalie Hagwood on cello and Casey Lipska on string bass. Some of the material is based on the work of Kristen Neff. For more information about the Pippi and Pago books visit the w...
Oct 31, 2021•6 min
Is this chapter of The Petitation Companion, written by Dr. Elisabeth Paige and Joanne Leslie, you will be introduced to some mantras to help give you space between stress or emotion and reaction. The music was composed and recorded by Natalie Hagwood on cello and Casey Lipska on string bass. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.
Sep 04, 2021•7 min
In this book, written and read by Dr. Elisabeth Paige with illustrations by Zanne deJanvier, Carly the cello begins her journey in a pawn shop with the other unwanted instruments. All she wants is to play beautiful music again. Tune in and see if her wishes are granted. Music is composed and played by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipska on the string bass. To get copies of this book or the other Pippi and Norman books, email Dr. Gruskin at Petitations@gmail.com. Please visit my website...
Jul 17, 2021•6 min
In this interview with Hannah Jane Kile, talks about her Type I diabetes, her music with Dear Darlings, her solo music with her husband, Corey strange and about teaching kids to play instruments and sing. I think you'll find her as warm and wonderful as I do. The music is composed and played by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Cassey Lipska on the string bass. The interview is conducted by Dr. Elisabeth Paige. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com....
Mar 28, 2021•34 min
