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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.

Dan Gemeinhart on "The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise," "Coyote Lost and Found," and "Busted" with Dr. Elisabeth Paige

54 mins; March 26, 2026

Author Johnny Marciano in Conversation with Dr. Elisabeth Paige and Mike Rosenstein

101 hours 23 mins; March 08, 2026

Nora Lester Morad: Writing as a Tool for Change for the Palestinians

47 mins; February 05, 2026

"The Petitation Companion: Introduction"

13 mins; January 23, 2026

Julio Anta and Jacoby Salcedo: Creators of Latinx Graphic Novels

85 hours 7 mins; December 11, 2025

Hannah Moushabeck: A Palestinian, Queer, Fat Activist, Children's Author, and Publisher of Primarily Palestinian Books

43 mins; December 05, 2025

Happy Day of Thanks! The Gratitude Petitation

13 mins; November 26, 2025

Dan Gutman: Over 200 Children's Books Published All Ages

38 mins; November 16, 2025

Jenan Matari: Palestinian American Author and Advocate in Conversation with Dr. Elisabeth Paige

40 mins; October 18, 2025

Spooky Dolls in Latinx Folklore: Middle Grade Author Cassandra Ramos-Gomez

22 mins; October 16, 2025

From within Gaza: Interview with a Young Palestinian Journalist--Taqwa Ahmed Al-Wawi

35 mins; October 08, 2025

Championing Diversity and Inclusion in Kids' Literature with Dana Alison Levy in Conversation with Elisabeth Paige

74 hours 54 mins; September 28, 2025

Bobbie's Debut with the Petting Petitation

6 mins; August 31, 2025

Exploring Non-Violent Fantasy with AnneMarie Mazotti Gouveia in Conversation with Dr. Elisabeth Paige

34 mins; August 31, 2025

Writing Strong Middle Grade Girls: Barbara Dee on Feminism and Fiction

45 mins; August 26, 2025

Exploring Middle Grade Magic with Author Sonja Thomas in Conversation with Elisabeth Paige

62 hours 17 mins; August 06, 2025

Exploring the Depths of Parenting and Creativity with Sasha Saidman in Conversation with Dr. Elisabeth Paige

37 mins; July 11, 2025

Exploring Children's Literature Diversity with Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly

48 mins; June 20, 2025

Conversation Between Huda Fahmy, Author of Muslim Graphic Novels and Dr. Elisabeth Paige

61 hours 40 mins; June 01, 2025

"Mental Health Month Kickoff: Christine Webb on Bipolar Disorder and Writing"

34 mins; May 18, 2025

The Power of Art and the Dutch Resistance : A Conversation with Maria Van Lieshout and Elisabeth Paige

66 hours 26 mins; April 23, 2025

Illustrator and Author Deb JJ Lee: Interview with Elisabeth Paige

56 mins; March 21, 2025

Crafting Hope and Acceptance in Sonora Reyes' Novels in Conversation with Elisabeth Paige

40 mins; February 28, 2025

The Power of Representation: Hena Khan's Voice in Children's Literature

65 hours 38 mins; January 21, 2025

While we're in the NBA mood--Byron Graves writes about high school basketball on the Ojibwe reservation

44 mins; December 24, 2024

Unveiling the Worlds of TJ Klune: Magic, Identity, and Advocacy

63 hours 0 mins; November 03, 2024

Behind the Strips and Pages: Brian Anderson's Creative Process

58 mins; October 24, 2024

The World of Dan Gutman: Stories that Entertain and Educate Kids

90 hours 36 mins; October 11, 2024

Pedro Martin: Celebrate Hispanic Awareness Month with this author of "Mexikid"

36 mins; September 28, 2024

Marissa Moss: Empowering Young Minds Through Storytelling and Illustration

46 mins; August 20, 2024

From Russia with Love: Annemarie O'Brien on Borzois and Writing

29 mins; July 08, 2024

Navigating Writing and Publishing with Book Coach Julie Artz in Conversation with Elisabeth Paige

44 mins; June 13, 2024

Nicole Chen: Picture Book and Middle Grade Taiwanese Author

43 mins; May 30, 2024

NYT Best-Selling Graphic Novelist and Syndicated Cartoonist Maria Scrivan

31 mins; May 24, 2024

Steven Salerno-Picture Book Illustrator and Dr. Elisabeth Paige

73 hours 0 mins; April 28, 2024

Conversation with Rebecca Balcarcel--Award winning children's author

71 hours 21 mins; April 09, 2024

Jerry Craft--#1 NYT Best Selling Author and Elisabeth Paige

80 hours 41 mins; March 22, 2024

Conversation with award-winning middle grade novelist and picture book author Rajani LaRocca

56 mins; February 28, 2024

Interview with Audrey Clark: Yoga and mindfulness practitioner for children and adults

25 mins; February 17, 2024

Dan Gemeinhart and Dr. Elisabeth Paige in Conversation

56 mins; January 18, 2024

Chris Baron and Elisabeth Paige

66 hours 44 mins; December 17, 2023

Conversation with Young Adult Author: Kate McKinney

51 mins; November 10, 2023

Conversation with Young Adult Author: Kate McKinney

51 mins; November 10, 2023

Conversation Between Elisabeth Paige and Maria Castellucci Moore: Children's Author

27 mins; October 16, 2023

The Simple Petting Petitation

3 mins; September 30, 2023

Interview with Lisa Fipps--Children's Book Author

78 hours 9 mins; September 19, 2023

Interview with Lisa Fipps--Children's Book Author

78 hours 9 mins; September 19, 2023

Conversation with Kristin Hartness: Canines for Disabled Kids

78 hours 5 mins; June 30, 2023

Conversation with Robi Castaneda: Pianist and Violist

46 mins; June 19, 2023

Conversation with Jessica Lanan: Illustrator and Author of Children's Books

54 mins; May 03, 2023

The Gratitude Petitation

7 mins; November 17, 2022

The Pet Scan Petitation™©

10 mins; October 16, 2022

Conversation with Colleen Paeff: Author of "The Great Stink"

32 mins; September 28, 2022

Conversation about Health with Steve Berg

39 mins; September 16, 2022

The Petting Petitation with Dr. Elisabeth Paige

5 mins; September 10, 2022

Interview with Jennifer Gennari: Children's Book Author

36 mins; August 16, 2022

Interview JJ Austrian: Author

32 mins; July 31, 2022

Interview with Georgia Heard: Poet and Teacher

63 hours 42 mins; July 14, 2022

Interview with Janet Wong: Lawyer Turned Children's Poet and Much More

68 hours 58 mins; June 26, 2022

Interview with Emma Dryden: Editor, Publishing Coach and Consultant Having Edited and Published Over 1000 Children's Books

75 hours 13 mins; June 11, 2022

Interview with Rana DiOrio: A Powerhouse

44 mins; May 25, 2022

Interview with Robert Castillo: Storyboard Artist and Creator

51 mins; May 13, 2022

Interview with Carolyn Marsden: Author of Multi-cultural Historical Fiction for Children

34 mins; April 24, 2022

Interview with Eve Decker: Buddhist/Mindfulness Teacher of Adults and Children and Musician

55 mins; April 13, 2022

Interview with Banni Bunting: Children's Author and Mindfulness in the Schools Developer

36 mins; March 16, 2022

Interview with April Halprin Wayland: Children's Poet, Teacher, Political Activist and Animal Lover

62 hours 19 mins; March 01, 2022

Interview with Donna Sager Cowan

26 mins; February 21, 2022

Interview with Gael Belden

46 mins; February 15, 2022

Interview with Maleeha Siddiqui: Author of Barakah Beats

31 mins; January 18, 2022

Interview with Susan Vollmer: French horn player and instructor

33 mins; December 01, 2021

Norman the Cat Learns to Look on the Bright Side

5 mins; November 22, 2021

The Gratitude Petitation

13 mins; November 22, 2021

Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? by Dr. Seuss

7 mins; November 22, 2021

Pippi Learns to Be Kind to Herself and Others

6 mins; October 30, 2021

The Petitation Companion Chapter Four: Equanimity or Balance

6 mins; September 04, 2021

Carly the Cello Finds Her Forever Family

5 mins; July 17, 2021

Interview with Hannah Kile: Song writer, singer and music teacher

34 mins; March 27, 2021

The Walking Petitation from the Petitation Companion by Elisabeth Paige and Joanne Leslie

11 mins; March 06, 2021

Interview with Lisa Kring, social worker, meditation teacher and compassion teacher

38 mins; February 05, 2021

Interview with Corey Strange: Drummer and Visual Artist

51 mins; December 23, 2020

Enjoy Hometown for the Holidays, a virtual night of music--Dec 12 7pm pst

8 mins; December 04, 2020

The Gratitude Petitatation

13 mins; November 26, 2020

Interview with Laya Sy

22 mins; November 21, 2020

Norman the Cat Learns to Look on the Bright Side

5 mins; November 10, 2020

Go Out and Vote and Natalie Hagwood on Cello

3 mins; October 31, 2020

The Petitation Companion: The Wisdom Petitation

9 mins; October 23, 2020

Interview with Serene Sy, Jacob and Danny's Mom

21 mins; October 01, 2020

Interview with Jacob Sy: 16 year-old violinist, cellist, pianist and guitar player

21 mins; September 07, 2020

Interview with 7-Year Old Danny--Cellist, Violinist, Pianist, and Guitar Player

21 mins; August 15, 2020

Interview with Cellist Susan Lamb Cook

28 mins; July 21, 2020

Interview with Giulia

16 mins; July 04, 2020

Dr. Elisabeth Paige reads Pippi Learns to be Kind to Herself and Others

6 mins; June 28, 2020

Interview with Sophie Kirby: Creator of a Video Series on Self-Compassion for Kids in Berlin

16 mins; June 14, 2020

The Pet Scan: Short Form

2 mins; June 06, 2020

The Petitation Companion: Introduction

13 mins; May 23, 2020

The Happy Petitation: Otherwise Known as the Gratitude Petitation

5 mins; May 13, 2020

Pippi the Puppy Learns About Mindfulness

5 mins; May 09, 2020

Introduction and Basic Breathing Petitation (Pet-Centered Meditation)

3 mins; April 14, 2020

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