Don’t Worry, Be Mindful!

Mindful Max is a unique children’s book that combines the excitement of a childhood adventure with the helpful principles and strategies of stress management, mindfulness, and meditation. Designed for grade school-age children to read on their own or with a parent, Max’s adventure unfolds into a magical story—-one in which parents and teachers will discover mindfulness and meditation techniques neatly integrated. At the end of the story, the author provides an extensive Parent/Teacher Guide that includes an overview on mindfulness, meditation, and the harmful effects stress and anxiety can have on children. The Guide also contains mindfulness strategies and meditations you can practice with your child as well as a list of resources for you to explore.

David M. Goldsmith, LCSW has 28 years of experience in private practice working with young children, teens, and adults struggling with stress and anxiety. He believes kids today are suffering from much higher levels of anxiety than in the past. As a therapist, Goldsmith has treated hundreds of kids with anxiety disorders, but there are literally millions of children and teens who continue to struggle with severe levels of stress and anxiety. Many of these kids can feel alone and isolated. As a first-time author, it is Goldsmith’s hope that Mindful Max can reach and help a much larger population of children than his practice could possibly allow.