Children's Mindfulness Journal With Activities & Educational Stories Updated

Nov 11, 2023

Key Takeaways

  • 'My Values Journal' has updated its mindfulness journal for children ages 5 and up.
  • The journal includes guided activities and inspiring stories, illustrations, and quotes.
  • More details can be found here.
  • The journal aims to provide a similar brain activity experience to handwriting, which has been linked to improved memory.
  • Children using the journal can develop qualities such as honesty, hard work, compassion, and more.

My Values Journal announced updates to its product, a mindfulness journal for children ages 5 and up.

london, United Kingdom - November 11, 2023 /PressCable/ —

The newly updated mindfulness journal gives children the chance to participate in guided activities and contemplate inspiring stories, illustrations, and quotes. The purpose of the journal is to encourage kids to be creative and confident and to help them grow up to be positive, honest, and compassionate members of society.

More details can be found at https://myvaluesjournal.com

A 2020 study by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology found that children who write by hand show significantly more brain activity than children who type on a keyboard. Audrey van der Meer, the professor who led the study, believes this is because “[writing] gives the brain more hooks to hang memories on.” With its updated mindfulness journal, 'My Values Journal' aims to provide children with a similar experience.

The 'My Values Journal' is a short but bountiful journal filled with activities, stories, illustrations, and quotes designed to teach kids the value of honesty, hard work, compassion, and several other important qualities. The journal is narrated by a group of friendly cartoon characters meant to reflect the diversity of the children using the book.

Children are encouraged to go through the 'My Values Journal' at their own pace and in whatever order they prefer. They can also complete the activities on their own or with parents, siblings, other relatives, and friends.

Children who use the 'My Values Journal' should see an improvement in their creativity, imagination, confidence, and attention, amongst many other traits. Relationships with classmates, neighbours, friends, siblings, and relatives also tend to get stronger because qualities like empathy and compassion are emphasized throughout the journal.

“The My Values Journal is truly exceptional,” said a satisfied parent. “My son, who often struggles with self-doubt and places immense pressure on himself, has become noticeably more relaxed and self-assured. Since going through the journal, he has started sharing his achievements at school with me, indicating a positive shift in his mindset.”

About 'My Values Journal'

'My Values Journal' was created by a group of invested parents who wanted to see their children develop into good human beings. Although the company is based in the United Kingdom, it sends and ships its products to customers from around the world.

Interested parties can find more information at https://myvaluesjournal.com

Contact Info:
Name: Rajinder Sawhney
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Organization: My Values Journal
Address: London, london, Middlesex TW14, United Kingdom
Phone: +44-7757-108741
Website: https://myvaluesjournal.com/

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