Mindful, Happy Kids

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 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.

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 t...

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...

During these times, getting out and walking is even more important. This Petitation guides you through walking outside and being in the moment. The chapter is read by Dr. Elisabeth Paige. The book can be found on Amazon. The music was 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.c...

In this interview, you will hear about mindfulness based stress reduction, coping with coronavirus using mindfulness, mindfulness and parenting and much more. The music was composed and recorded by Natalie Hagwood on cello and Casey Lipska on the string bass. The interview was conducted by Dr. Elisabeth Paige. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.

Corey Strange is a drummer and visual artist. In this interview he talks about the beginning of his art, working with his wife and getting through the pandemic. If you are interested in seeing his art or his teaching, you can contact him at corey.strange@gmail.com and his print stores are: Cmstrange.com Instagram is @cmstrange Facebook.com/cmstrange I will also be putting up links on my blog petit...

Hometown for the Holidays, a virtual night of music on December 12th at 7pm pst  benefits the Plumas Performing Arts programs, the musicians who are performing and the Quincy Town Hall Theater. The genres vary widely and are all kid friendly.  Get your tickets, sliding scale starting at $5 each from plumasarts.org. Hear the music of Natalie Hagwood and her father Jeff Kepple to start off the promo...

Happy Day of Thanks!       In this Gratitude Petitation from "The Petitation Companion," written by Dr. Elisabeth Paige and Joanne Leslie, you will learn a form of a gratitude meditation. I hope that you and your pet(s) find time to do this some time within the next couple of days.       The music was composed and recorded by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipska on the string ba...

This interview features 12-year-old Laya Sy, an extremely bright and talented young lady. She plays sports, music, has read since she was 3,  and even does magic tricks among other things. She is also a member of the Sy family along with brother Danny and Jacob and mother Serene.  It's a very enjoyable and upbeat podcast. Music has been composed and recorded by Natalie Hagwood on the cello an...

In this third Pippi the Puppy book, Norman learns to look on the bright side as he meets Pippi's friends with lots of challenges. This book was written and read by Elisabeth Paige. If you want a copy, email your mailing address to petitations@gmail.com. The music was composed and played by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipska on the string bass. You can find information about Dr. Eli...

If you haven't already voted or even if you have and you want to hear live music, please go to your voting places. In this podcast, Natalie Hagwood recorded the Star Spangled Banner on cello, one of many pieces she'll be playing at the Coloma Community Center, 4623 T Street, noon to one on election day. Please join us. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhapp...

In this Petitation, from The Petitation Companion by Dr. Elisabeth Paige and Joanne Leslie, your pet will help you make an important or troubling decision. If you would like more information see Dr. Paige's website at Petiationsplus.com. 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.mi...

In this wonderful interview, you will hear from Jacob and Danny's mom. She is, as their cello teacher, Natalie puts it an "awesome performance mom." You will find the family's music on my website, Petitationsplus.com in the coming days. The music for the podcast was written and composed by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipska on the string bass.  You can find informati...

In this delightful interview, Jacob Sy (brother of Danny) speaks about his experiences as a child musician up until the age of 16. He also talks about what he thinks adults should do to support kids. You can visit Elisabeth Paige's blog petitationsplus.com soon to hear his music. Music was composed and recorded by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipska on the string bass. You can find...

In this interview, you will hear all about Danny and his musical instruments. He started playing guitar when he was four and by the time he was seven, he was playing cello, violin, guitar, and piano. He also talks about why he thinks it's important for kids to be able to play instruments in the schools. If you would like to hear his music and learn more about him visit Elisabeth's websit...

Susan Lamb Cook is a cellist and cello teacher with the Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera, the Sacramento Choral Society and the Chamber Music Association at the Harris Center. She teaches in the department of music at UC Davis and created the Rising Stars Program for kids that excel in music. You can find her music by searching her name in Spotify. Her background spans the US and Europe. The musi...

 In this interview, 12 year old Giulia talks about being a musician. The music was composed and recorded by Natalie Hagwood on cello and Case Lipka on string bass. If you want to read my blog or to hear Giulia playing her cello, visit my website at petitationsplus.com. Enjoy!  You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.

In this book, written and read by Dr. Elisabeth Paige with illustrations by Zanne deJanvier, Pippi the Puppy leans all about compassion and self-compassion. The music was composed and recorded by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipka on the string bass. To get a copy of the book, email me at petitations.com. Enjoy! You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.c...

In this international interview between Elisabeth Paige and Sophie Kirby, Sophie talks about mindfulness and self-compassion for kids and how that led to her video series Sophie and Friends. This is the 15 minute version for kids. For a more in-depth interview, go to Mindful, Happy Adults. You can access her videos on Sophieandfriends.org. The music was composed and recorded by Natalie Hagwood on ...

This is the Pet Scan, especially for kids. You can find out more about it on my website Petitationsplus.com. The music was composed and recorded by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipka on the string bass. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.

Join Pago, the scientifically-minded, quasi-Buddhist dog as he, and his younger sister and grumpy cat brother learn to Petitate (pet-centered meditation). In this introduction, you will meet the characters and how the book came to be. After this, every other week, you will hear a new chapter with a Petitation  and the continuing adventures of Pago, Pippi and Norman (can be done with stuffed animal...

In this Petitation, I guide you to uplift your mood by focusing on the things that make you happy or grateful. It can be practiced with pets, your favorite stuffed animals and the people in your life. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.

In this book, which is part of a series, Pippi the puppy learns about mindfulness and gratitude. The book is written and read by Dr. Elisabeth Paige and illustrated by Zanne deJanvier. The music was composed and recorded by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipka on the string bass. You can see some of the illustrations and get a copy of the book on the website petitationsplus.com or via my e...

An intro and a Basic Breathing Petitation. Can be done with stuffed animal. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.