Join Octavia’s Bookshelf & The Center for Connection for a free, family-friendly event!
Sunday, august 4, 2024
11:30 am PST
Octavia’s Bookshelf
1365 North Hill Ave., Pasadena, CA 91104
We are pleased to invite our CFC Community to join us for a special event on Sunday, August 4th. The CFC is partnering with Octavia’s Bookshelf, and our team will be on site to welcome attendees and share the wonderful book The Moody Cow Meditates (reading by CFC clinician Tara LaDue), followed by a glitter jar mindfulness craft workshop (also facilitated by Tara).
This event is provided free of charge and families and readers of all walks of life are welcome. Click here to download a flyer.
About Our Co-Sponsor
Octavia’s Bookshelf is Pasadena’s first independent bookstore highlighting BIPOC authors. It’s Black-owned and Woman-owned, and dedicated to inspiring readers of all ages and backgrounds. The store is located at 1365 North Hill Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104. They’re closed Mondays but open Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 6pm. Click here to learn more or call 626-421-6222. You can also find the store on Instagram and TikTok. And for more events at Octavia’s Bookstore, click here.
ABOUT OUR WORKSHOP FACILITATOR
Tara LaDue is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and she has experience working with children and teens who experience neurodivergence, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotion regulation. She uses play therapy, art therapy, somatic practices like breathing, mindfulness practice, and yoga with children. She also enjoys working with parents to help them understand their child’s brain and how to work together peacefully when conflicts arise.
Tara is a certified yoga and meditation teacher and trained in Young & Healthy's art-based mindfulness program for school-aged children. She’s further trained in EMDR and loves using this modality with children and women who have experienced trauma. Tara is an anti-racist and LGBTQIA+ affirming clinician, and is committed to continued learning and furthering social justice and inclusivity. To learn more about Tara, click here.
About the book
Below is a book description sourced from the publisher’s website.
Do you want to help the children in your life discover stillness, calm, confidence, and resilience?
Children can develop greater joy and concentration through the practices of mindfulness and meditation, and Moody Cow Meditates is the perfect way to introduce them. This vibrant and funny children's book is a playful way to introduce children to the power of meditation. With full color illustrations by the author, Moody Cow Meditates is a wonderful book for parents and children to share together.
It all started one stupid, rotten day when everything went wrong...
Peter the cow is having a BAD day. After missing the bus and wiping out on his bike he loses his temper and gets in trouble. To make matters worse all the other kids are teasing him, calling him Moody Cow. Peter's day just seems to get worse until his grandfather comes over and teaches him how to settle his mind and let go of his frustration through a simple and fun exercise.
You’ll love Moody Cow Meditates because it
Teaches kids how to handle their negative emotions
Encourages mindfulness ad meditation
Is funny and easy-to-read
Has full-color illustrations by the author throughout
Includes exercises to make your own meditation jar at home
“Teaching children to meditate might be as easy as herding any other group of frisky critters. Moody Cow Meditates fills a distinct void in kid literature.”—Publishers Weekly
All of us, adults and children, struggle with ‘Moody Cow’ days sometimes, where we feel caught up in our anger and other emotions. This book is an accessible introduction to using mindfulness to find relief and calm.
