A poetry collection that both illustrates what mindfulness is and encourages young, growing minds to be present, from educator Georgia Heard. Poets have long observed the world in a mindful way. They point out beauty we might have missed, draw our attention to our inner thoughts, and call us to see our society in new ways. But as daily life become more and more chaotic, children grow distracted. According to the CDC, 9.4% of children have ADHD and 7% have anxiety/depression. And these numbers continue to climb. As treatment doctors recommend heathy eating, physical activity, plenty of sleep, and mindfulness techniques. Georgia Heard is a poet and educator-and she has long had her own meditation practice. In My Thoughts Are Clouds, she uses poetry to demonstrate what mindfulness is and gives kids-and their parents and teachers-an accessible ways to learn mindfulness tools. | My Thoughts Are Clouds by Georgia Heard, Picture Books | Indigo Chapters