A Boy and a Bear: The Children's Relaxation Book by Lori Lite Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of A Boy and a Bear: The Children's Relaxation Book
Book Review: A Boy and a Bear: The Children's Relaxation Book
Summary: 4 Stars
We have several of Lori Lites' book and the Indigo dreams CD, and like them all but this by far my challenging son's favorite. My husband read the story the first few times, and my son did like the story, but did not get much from it. I realized that DH did not really understand the importance of using a very calm, soothing voice (it can be hard to find it with an oppositional child). So, I asked DH to simply flip pages with the CD going. They both got so relaxed they fell asleep. I will say I have some practice at mediation but I am no expert. I took a turn with as I had read the story and thought it would help if we could get him to participate. I started reading it and got so into it that almost forgot I was reading it to someone. Wow! I was floored when he began to spontaneously breath rhythmically with me. He was so centered and peaceful for the next couple of days. It was one of the most rewarding moments I have had with him. Since then, Mommy reads the story to him. Is a cure all? No way, but if, you enjoy meditation and rhythmic breathing, and do the work for yourself in the book, you may just find that your child comes along for the ride. Book Review: take advantage of parents
Summary: 1 Stars
This is the second time I ordered a book to try and help my children with their OCD and have received a paper thin book that was completely over priced. I believe that they are taking advantage of the fact, that as parents, we try to do all we can to fix medical problems that are out of our control. I would go to the ends of the earth if I could help my childrens feel better, but I don't like it when someone takes advantage of the situation. I won't buy a book that I haven't picked up and looked at before hand anymore.Book Review: Calm your child and yourself
Summary: 5 Stars
This book provides a much-needed way for parents and educators to introduce deep breathing to children as a simple and enjoyable way to relax the body/mind. It tells the story of a boy and a bear who climb opposite sides of a mountain, meet at the top and smile a greeting. The boy notices how nice the sun feels, how good it is to lie on the flat rock and how he likes to take deep breaths (counting 1-2-3-4). The bear playfully imitates the boy, with comforting repetitive text saying, "...so did the bear" after each of the boy's actions. They end up drifting off to sleep with the boy resting on the bear's belly, noticing how his belly goes up and down while he breathes. Simple, beautiful, brilliant.
Lori Lite's first CD, INDIGO DREAMS consists of her reading this story, complete with gentle [boy and bear] snoring at the end of the reading. My son often drifts off to sleep with them while listening to the CD at night. Also on the CD are three of her other relaxation stories. These books are available on amazon as well. Her CDs and curriculum, in addition to books and articles, may be found on litebooks.net.
I'm a parent looking for stress management for my tightly-wound little boy, a grownup still learning to manage my own stress, and an early childhood teacher hoping to help my students learn to relax themselves. These are excellent tools. I'm most grateful to Lori Lite. Highly recommended!
Book Review: Wonderful for young anxiety sufferers
Summary: 5 Stars
My 4 year old son suffers from severe panic attacks, and because he is so young we have had a very difficult time helping him manage his attacks in a way that he understands. We have all of Lori Lites books & her CD, and they have helped us teach him proper breathing and relaxation techniques so well that when an attack begins we remind him to "breath like the bear" and he immediately begins his deep breathing. We have actually been able to lower his medication because of our success with your books. I would highly recommend any of Lori's products for any child, especially if they have an anxiety condition.Book Review: Surprising results
Summary: 4 Stars
I read the reviews carefully before ordering the book. At first I was disappointed at the size and overall look of the book. It's quite short and doesn't seem that impressive. The first time I used it with my daughter she would try to relax, but would end up laughing. I was very frustrated. However, what I learned later when discussing how she had to relax to get ready to sleep was that she really didn't know what she needed to do to get herself relaxed and that it had anything to do with sleeping. We've only read the book a few times as she says 'no' when I mention it, but because of the book she now knows what I mean when I tell her to relax and she understands you can't sleep unless you are relaxed. THAT was worth the price of the book.