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This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of a fish with a special gift: he can make wishes. It’s not just a super cool superpower, but it’s also what makes him unique among the other fish. But when he wishes to fit in, the lesson becomes clear: be careful what you wish for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/341afea4-b622-4bfd-8855-4825f34192d5/Screenshot+2025-01-20+at+10.41.33+AM.png Blog - The Books the Raised Me - Charlie Needs a Cloak, by Tomie DePaola The books by Tomie DePaola are pure magic. I was hard-pressed to select only one! His illustration style is so tactile, and his stories warm the soul better than a cup of cocoa. This simple story shows the steps needed to make a cloak, with DePaola’s signature humor and warmth. For more Tomie DePaola, check out the Strega Nona stories and the inspiring The Clown of God. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/cf09839d-23fa-4ab0-af1b-f0d9a5b03261/Screenshot+2025-01-20+at+10.43.05+AM.png Blog - The Books the Raised Me - Doctor De Soto, by William Steig Perhaps it was because my mom was a dentist that this book became a regular Hoffmeier bedtime favorite. It tells the story of Dr. De Soto, a mouse-dentist who treats animals of all sorts. One day, a fox with a toothache shows up at his door, and Dr. De Soto and his wife decide to treat the fox, which is a rather risky pursuit. So how do they outfox the fox? It’s no wonder this book won the 1983 Newbery Medal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/fba2d4f9-8392-40e9-ba21-7cddd0e7a04a/Screenshot+2025-01-20+at+10.44.49+AM.png Blog - The Books the Raised Me - Where the Wild Things Are, by Maurice Sendak My list wouldn’t be complete without Where the Wild Things Are. Sixty-two years after its initial release, this masterpiece continues to touch the hearts of millions, and maybe that’s because we all feel a little bit like Max—cloaked in our wolf costume and totally misunderstood. As the story goes, Max is sent to his room without supper for being a troublemaker. As he stews in his anger his room transforms into the land of the Wild Things, where Max is crowned king. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/38553370-c0a7-4c5f-9042-6e41b2a5efa7/Screenshot+2025-01-19+at+1.05.21+PM.png Blog - The Books the Raised Me - The Judge: An Untrue Tale, by Harve Zemach I have fond memories of this book, particularly because it ended up becoming my first live performance as my preschool teachers adapted it into a play for friends and family. It’s a funny story about a judge who ignores warnings about a monster until it’s too late. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/08d8802f-081e-4678-9990-1293df764374/Screenshot+2025-01-19+at+1.05.53+PM.png Blog - The Books the Raised Me - The Stinky Cheese Man, by Jon Scieszka This retelling of popular fairy tales was such a hit when I was a child. The Stinky Cheese Man is a reworking of the Gingerbread Man. Intermixed throughout the book, our narrator, Jack of Jack and the Beanstalk, tries his best to give his readers a coherent telling of “fairly-stupid” tales, some of which include “The Really Ugly Duckling” and “Cinderumpelstiltskin.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/c325185c-42be-40e1-addc-a98d312c87ab/Screenshot+2025-01-19+at+1.06.29+PM.png Blog - The Books the Raised Me - The Paperbag Princess, by Robert Munsch I think I must have read this book once a week as a kid. I just loved it! This story flips the classic knight-in-shining-armor tale on its head. Our heroine, Princess Elizabeth, is betrothed to Prince Ronald, who is kidnapped by a fire-breathing dragon. The dragon has burned the castle to the ground and the only thing left to wear is a paper bag, which the princess throws on as she sets forth to outwit the dragon and save Ronald. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/b0622d48-9d3a-441b-a86e-5ee010a0616c/Screenshot+2025-01-19+at+1.06.53+PM.png Blog - The Books the Raised Me - Miss Nelson is Missing, by Harry Allard Miss Nelson is tasked with teaching the most unruly class in the school, who leave spitballs on the ceiling and whiz paper planes through the air. One day, she mysteriously disappears, and in her place is the evil witch, Miss Viola Swamp. Will the students ever get Miss Nelson back? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/435a4444-df82-4ed1-a5ba-ad674192cf9a/Screenshot+2025-01-19+at+1.07.20+PM.png Blog - The Books the Raised Me - Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me, by Eric Carle This book is beautifully illustrated by the brilliant Eric Carle, of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. I remember being mesmerized as a child by the ladder used to reach the moon in the story. This book teaches the beauty of imagination while also introducing the phases of the moon to little ones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/bdf0d5a0-a049-40c3-9278-734c0a889f4b/Screenshot+2025-01-19+at+1.07.44+PM.png Blog - The Books the Raised Me - The Lorax, by Dr. Seuss Rumored to be the favorite of Dr. Seuss himself, The Lorax is a tale that teaches young ones to care for the environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/d1ffece7-cce5-4703-a384-e5bb04be7fd7/Screenshot+2025-01-19+at+1.08.10+PM.png Blog - The Books the Raised Me - The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks, by Katherine Paterson Katherine Paterson retells the ancient Japanese story of the Mandarin Ducks in this beautifully illustrated book. This is a tale about a duck trapped by a greedy lord for his beautiful plumage. The servant girl, Shozo, sets the bird free, and in doing so is sentenced to death. But, in a twist of fate, her simple act of kindness may also be the thing that sets her free. This book illustrates the importance of kindness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/098d5332-36ef-4f1a-b3ae-2706d6dd34c7/Screenshot+2025-01-19+at+1.08.35+PM.png Blog - The Books the Raised Me - Five Minutes’ Peace, by Jill Murphy This book had me laughing from cover to cover. It was read so much that the pages fell out at the seams. This is a story about a mama elephant who just wants five minutes of peace for herself. But with her brood of boisterous baby elephants, that’s an impossible task. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/37ccdc24-a99c-4a67-bb42-8f5af7ef5b3e/Screenshot+2025-01-19+at+1.09.01+PM.png Blog - The Books the Raised Me - Corduroy, by Don Freeman This sweet story of a toy bear missing a button was a favorite of mine. The book speaks of Corduroy’s nighttime adventure to find his button, and ends up taking him on a different kind of journey. A journey home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/3a319e43-a2c1-4a26-9ba7-67ee06da048b/Screenshot+2025-01-19+at+1.09.23+PM.png Blog - The Books the Raised Me - The Purple Coat, by Amy Hest This delightful book was one of the treasures I discovered on Reading Rainbow, and showcases the importance of trying new things. It’s the story of a girl who wants a purple coat instead of her usual navy one. The solution? A reversible coat with both colors! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/d824c22d-5e0f-420f-bf74-8e09e8212567/Screenshot+2025-01-19+at+1.09.46+PM.png Blog - The Books the Raised Me - In a Dark Dark Room, and Other Scary Stories, by Alvin Schwartz Growing up, this book was both scary and fun to read. It was a collection of ghost stories, each of which were perfect for a spooky thrill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/2f0dcdf3-4272-4319-afee-c195a05a3140/Screenshot+2025-01-19+at+1.10.08+PM.png Blog - The Books the Raised Me - Stone Soup, by Ann McGovern This was a charming tale of trickery, where a young man convinces an old woman that a delicious soup can be concocted from nothing but a simple stone. As the water boils with the stone inside, the young man suggests that the stone soup will be even more delicious if more and more ingredients are added, until the soup becomes a feast fit for a king! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/b6b78edb-594a-4f86-b9c6-65b313c9d875/Screenshot+2025-01-19+at+1.10.30+PM.png Blog - The Books the Raised Me - Anansi the Spider, by Gerald McDermott Perhaps I loved this story because it flipped the parent-child relationship, as it is Anansi’s sons that help him out of trouble. A tale of adventure and family loyalty that ends with a magical explanation on how the moon ended up in the sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/ece851e4-b9af-48b4-876b-4ca8a656b4fa/Screenshot+2025-01-19+at+1.10.55+PM.png Blog - The Books the Raised Me - Liang and the Magic Paintbrush, by Demi Liang’s magical paintbrush brings his drawings to life. When the emperor hears of Liang’s gift, he imprisons Liang, demanding that Liang draw only what he wants. Liang uses his gift to outsmart the emperor with a clever, magical twist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/151eed76-a5f3-4c2a-8d9e-0b82d8f04954/Screenshot+2025-01-19+at+1.11.25+PM.png Blog - The Books the Raised Me - Angelina Ballerina, by Katherine Holabird My copy of Angelina Ballerina came with a necklace that I wore proudly as a child, even though I had two left feet. This is a beautiful story about a little mouse who loves to dance and teaches us that through practice and routine, one can accomplish their dreams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/22c1c24b-085c-47a6-8b6e-790de3a7ddb7/Screenshot+2025-01-19+at+1.11.48+PM.png Blog - The Books the Raised Me - Bony Legs, by Joanna Cole Deep in the woods lives an evil witch in a house on chicken legs – and she loves to eat children. The little Sasha is captured, and as she’s being prepared for the witch’s meal, a creaking gate, a skinny dog, and a melancholy cat come to her aid with the help of a little magic. My classmates and I were enthralled by the magical items in the book and how Sasha outsmarted the witch. To this day, I still remember how amazed I was at the forest that grew from the prongs of a comb. 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Lauren Hoffmeier was raised in the heart of New York City with a performance background in opera and musical theatre. She is the author of “Mula and the Fly,” a picture book series that provides parents and teachers with a soft introduction to yoga. The fun characters and engaging stories promote a happy and healthy lifestyle to encourage positive mental wellbeing during early development. 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About the Mula and Friends series: Mula and the Fly is a beautifully illustrated picture book series that provides parents and teachers with a soft introduction to yoga. The fun characters and engaging stories promote a happy and healthy lifestyle to encourage positive mental wellbeing during early development. Give yoga a try with Mula and the Fly! ORDER TODAY! 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Click the button below for the full article. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/1625423705823-YK3NHRHJHIKGFWA5FTQ8/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_96e2.jpg Press - YOGA Magazine Click the button below to read Lauren’s latest article for YOGA Magazine, focusing on the benefits of mindfulness for children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/1624899529017-Q7AQGE4E75WMZAYYF0YE/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_87e0.jpg Press - AUTHOR INTERVIEW: MAPS Institute New Yorker Lauren Hoffmeier is an author, yoga teacher, singer, and creator. Her first book, Mula and the Fly, is an inspiring children’s tale that reminds us all that we can achieve our dreams — if we only allow ourselves to be vulnerably shaken awake, and dive head first into that which is scary, unconventional, and seemingly impossible… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/1626194934773-1ZMVLF477564O642SOOC/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+12.48.40+PM.png Press - Contributing articles: The MAPS Institute The MAPS Institute is dedicated to helping people find and sustain balance in their lives so that they can simultaneously be more productive and effective at work, have deeper and more fulfilling relationships, and live a more meaningful life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/1626195017318-KQCWQ0ZTOK7ZOJ8Q1WG4/Screen+Shot+2021-07-13+at+12.49.49+PM.png Press - Contributing articles: Mama Lama By Lauren Hoffmeier Mindfulness for Children is Ageless. Parents you can do it too! There’s a popular topic trending at the moment, but unlike most trends, this one isn’t going anywhere. This trend is mindfulness. Mindfulness is a practice that centers you on the present moment without judgment. Mindfulness is ageless for children and adults alike. It’s the delightful invitation to take an extra breath in those moments of anxiety, fear, or, more broadly articulated, those moments of stress that tend to permeate our everyday lives… https://www.laurenhoffmeier.com/mindfulness-motion daily 0.75 2023-10-01 https://www.laurenhoffmeier.com/mindfulness-motion/the-gratitude-game monthly 0.5 2022-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/5846b247-5c3b-46ca-b497-8eece47ccd95/ICEBERG+MEDITATION-13.png Activities for Kids - The Gratitude Game - The attitude of gratitude is a game changer by lifting the fog on any moment. https://www.laurenhoffmeier.com/mindfulness-motion/the-weather-report-of-emotions monthly 0.5 2022-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/f9230a9e-d688-4f13-9d20-ca4cdcb5b761/ICEBERG+MEDITATION-6.png Activities for Kids - The Weather Report of Emotions - The Weather Report of Emotions https://www.laurenhoffmeier.com/mindfulness-motion/mindful-snacking monthly 0.5 2022-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/18ccb5e3-8550-4eb9-81d2-4f5926f23ca9/ICEBERG+MEDITATION-5.png Activities for Kids - Mindful Snacking When it comes to snacking, the tendency we gravitate towards is one of convenience. https://www.laurenhoffmeier.com/mindfulness-motion/mindful-listening monthly 0.5 2022-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/1b735d0e-0bb2-42b8-8172-6be35194de34/ICEBERG+MEDITATION-4.png Activities for Kids - Mindful Listening - Let’s give Mindful Listening a try: https://www.laurenhoffmeier.com/mindfulness-motion/letting-go monthly 0.5 2022-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/78184d88-77a6-4f0b-9be8-c88fc9abf9a5/ICEBERG+MEDITATION-3.png Activities for Kids - Letting go https://www.laurenhoffmeier.com/mindfulness-motion/mindful-singing monthly 0.5 2022-01-05 https://www.laurenhoffmeier.com/mindfulness-motion/iceberg-meditation monthly 0.5 2022-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/70c66ba1-b4f9-4e4b-9a61-a28bec960898/ICEBERG+MEDITATION.png Activities for Kids - Iceberg Meditation HERE WE GO: https://www.laurenhoffmeier.com/mindfulness-motion/mulas-yoga-flow monthly 0.5 2021-07-15 https://www.laurenhoffmeier.com/mindfulness-motion/the-fly-pose monthly 0.5 2021-07-15 https://www.laurenhoffmeier.com/mindfulness-motion/mula-coloring-activiity monthly 0.5 2021-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/1620054154829-45AQW1ASDIFJJJDIMQ8L/Screen+Shot+2021-05-03+at+11.00.29+AM.png Activities for Kids - Mula Coloring Activiity https://www.laurenhoffmeier.com/mindfulness-motion/loving-kindness-bubbles monthly 0.5 2021-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/1618686340951-XQK6HEGPNT3UV4NP61P5/IMG_6096.jpg Activities for Kids - Loving Kindness Bubbles - Grab your bubbles! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/1618686410059-9N66HQN482MMBO4QE4ID/IMG_6118.jpg Activities for Kids - Loving Kindness Bubbles - Think of your special person https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/1618686613858-ZJ92RBYL9OJVMGK2Z57Q/IMG_6048.jpg Activities for Kids - Loving Kindness Bubbles - Send them your loving-kindness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/1618686571517-7DWHKZHOT6R3PBJ9HPIX/IMG_6101.jpg Activities for Kids - Loving Kindness Bubbles - HAVE FUN! https://www.laurenhoffmeier.com/mindfulness-motion/earth-day-mindfulness monthly 0.5 2021-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/1618603927235-VTALHMOEINJNU2WGLNAL/Twitter+affirmation+post-69.png Activities for Kids - Earth Day Mindfulness https://www.laurenhoffmeier.com/mindfulness-motion/the-mula-pounce-a-fun-yoga-sequence monthly 0.5 2021-07-15 https://www.laurenhoffmeier.com/mindfulness-motion/deep-belly-breathing monthly 0.5 2021-07-15 https://www.laurenhoffmeier.com/mindfulness-motion/new-portfolio-item monthly 0.5 2021-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/1609260611498-0VYVFSWR3Q5G9Z4KHIRN/Twitter+affirmation+post-48.png Activities for Kids - The Universe Jar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/1609260448940-M8JVLRIO3ITBXFVLX4XN/Gather+your+supplies.png Activities for Kids - The Universe Jar - STEPS TO CREATE YOUR UNIVERSE JAR Take your jar and decorate your Universe with your glitter pens. Let it dry over night. Once it’s dry, place your confetti in your hands and think of the thing you want to manifest. Close your eyes and concentrate for 17 seconds—to the point where you feel that what you want is something you already have. Let it go! Place your confetti into the Universe Jar and close the lid. Play your favorite dance song and shake your Universe Jar as you dance all around! Put your Universe Jar somewhere special and give it an extra dose of gratitude by saying thank you, because every time you look at your jar— that’s your cue to feel incredible joy. So when you see your Universe Jar, play your song and dance with your Universe until you can’t stop smiling. Relax. Relax. Relax. Know that your manifestation is on its way. Don’t try to force it or squeeze it. Just let it be. Keep on dancing, keep on smiling, and keep opening that gorgeous heart. After all, it’s exciting to know your manifestation is getting closer! https://www.laurenhoffmeier.com/mindfulness-motion/holiday-chakra-shake-up monthly 0.5 2021-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/1607533503179-4JYAXUBRAGYCVUFMBYN8/Twitter+affirmation+post-12.png Activities for Kids - Holiday Chakra Shake Up - MULADARA: The Root Chakra The element associated with the root chakra is smell, so light a scented candle and get in touch with your roots! Open that old family photo album that’s been gathering dust and walk down memory lane. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/1607534201846-2OTU5OENDUGRMDPXSW11/Twitter+affirmation+post-42.png Activities for Kids - Holiday Chakra Shake Up - SVADISTHANA: The Sacral Chakra The element associated with the second chakra is water. This chakra is creative and fluid, so besides drinking an extra glass of H2O, play that funky music and get your groove thing on! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/1607534097590-2EE2HQRKH61I53XWMZIX/Twitter+affirmation+post-41.png Activities for Kids - Holiday Chakra Shake Up - MANIPURA: The Solar Plexus This fiery chakra is associated with transformation. It’s time to hop in that kitchen and transform these 3 ingredients into something hot and delicious…Hot Chocolate! 1 1/2 tablespoons of cocoa powder 1 tablespoon of sugar 1 cup of milk or milk alternative (I’m a fan of oat milk, myself. Almond milk is also a great alternative!) If you want to add that extra “je ne sais quoi,” add a dash of vanilla extract* Place all ingredients into a sauce pain and stir consistently over medium heat. Serve while hot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/1607534026302-K0N0H47I80TM15OE2YF0/Twitter+affirmation+post-40.png Activities for Kids - Holiday Chakra Shake Up - ANAHATA: The Heart Chakra We all need some extra love in our lives, and that is what the heart chakra is all about. So from now until the New Year, look at yourself in the mirror each morning and say these magical words: I love you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/1607533915823-L7UHPEH4302A24355WRA/Twitter+affirmation+post-38.png Activities for Kids - Holiday Chakra Shake Up - VISHUDHA CHAKRA: The Throat Chakra Your fifth chakra is daring you to speak your truth and really listen. This chakra is all about communication, so gather a group of five friends for a virtual holiday joy-chat. Give them the task of writing a mini poem about the joy they experienced this year. Spend these cheerful minutes sharing your words and listening with an open heart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/1607533808674-D28IRQ1EJZK10HRCOTP6/Twitter+affirmation+post-37.png Activities for Kids - Holiday Chakra Shake Up - AJNA: The Third Eye The 6th chakra is the command center, and when it’s out of balance we over-think OR we have no focus whatsoever! So find a quiet corner in a quiet room Or a quiet corner in the bathroom Or nuzzle under the bed Or sneak behind the heavy coats in the closet Or make a fort out of every pillow in the house! Ok, so when you find that super secret quiet spot, sit down, close your eyes, and place your hands on your belly. Start to breathe into your hands and feel your belly move up and down. Keep breathing. And breathing. And breathing. And notice, after a few breaths… How do you feel? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa847dcd5d9331ae7254730/1607533677799-5Q99SJROZCE4V0K0AL24/Twitter+affirmation+post-36.png Activities for Kids - Holiday Chakra Shake Up - SAHASRARA: The Crown Chakra The 7th chakra is the crown. So don your Energetic Crown proudly and go out for a blissful walk. 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