Cynthia S Belmer

Lia's First Day at School Cynthia S Belmer

Lia's First Day at School is a beautifully illustrated book designed to teach kids a mindfulness technique to calm their anxiety and emotions. This charming book for readers age 3-5, tells the story of Lia who is nervous going to school for the first time and how her mother helps her out by teaching her a visualization and breathing technique.




Studies show that children of all ages can benefit from mindfulness, the simple practice of bringing awareness to the present moment and acceptance of our emotions. It can help parents and caregivers, too, by promoting happiness and relieving stress. In this book, we offer an opportunity for parents and children to learn and practice mindfulness and to practice managing emotions together.




Written and illustrated by Cynthia Belmer, this fun and unique book also illustrates the life cycle of a Bee and how important bees are to our world. In addition to providing comfort, this book is a great resource for parents, teachers, early childhood educators, mental health professionals, and health care providers who want to teach kids to manage and accept their emotions.