Lauren Martin

When I have wandered long enough what am I still beholden to? Ifa. Nature. Illness. Love. Loss. Misogyny. Aging. Africa. Our wounded planet. In this sweeping yet intensely personal collection, Lauren Martin tells the untold stories of the marginalized, the abused, the ill, the disabled - the different. Inspired by her life's experiences, including the isolation she has suffered as a result both of living with chronic illness and having devoted herself to a religion outside the mainstream, these poems explore with raw vulnerability and unflinching honesty what it is to live apart - even as one yearns for connection. But Night of the Hawk is no lament; it is powerful, reverential, sometimes humorous, often defiant - 'Oh heat me and fill me / I rise above lines' - and full of wisdom. Visceral and stirring, the poems in this collection touch on vastly disparate subjects but are ultimately unified in a singular quest: to inspire those who read them toward kindness, compassion, and questioning.

An honest and thought-provoking answer to a child who questions the existence of Santa, this children's book is the perfect holiday gift to reconnect families to the magic of Santa and the true spirit of Christmas.In 1897, a little girl, named Virginia, wrote a letter to The New York Sun to ask, "Is Santa Real?" The newspaper 's editor, Francis Pharcellus Church, published his now famous response, Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. Lauren Martin has adapted and illustrated the beautiful words in this public domain work to share the powerful message with children and adults of all ages as a perfect way to respond to any child who doesn't believe in Santa Claus or has lost the magic of Christmas. Copyright (c) 2022 by Lauren Martin.Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus reminds kids, teens and adults that Santa Claus "exists as certainly as love, generosity and devotion exist. The most real things in this world are those that no child or adult can see...One hundred thousand years from now, he will continue to live in the hearts of children and bring joy to all the children at heart."How do you make your kids believe in Santa again? Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus is the best children's book to answer the question: "Is Santa Claus Real?" Read this non-religious Christmas book about Santa alongside The Night Before Christmas and The Polar Express to create a new Christmas Eve tradition as you reignite the true spirit of Christmas and the magic of Santa.For many, Christmas feels like a commercial holiday, even a financial burden, completely devoid of spiritual value. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus reminds us that Santa is not a mythical delivery man of superficial consumerism and material goods. He is the tangible reminder that wishes do come true and joy can appear out of thin air, if only we take the time to foster it. Christmas is not about material gifts. It is a reminder that life is a gift. Our existence is a miracle. Every day is an opportunity for salvation and rebirth. Every moment is a chance to intentionally foster love and joy. Every year, Santa Claus reminds all of us to enthusiastically expect the impossible and to believe in the unseen. For the existence of that which cannot be seen - love, joy, wonder, hope, excitement and Santa Claus himself - are the very things that make life worth living. Witnessing a child's excitement on Christmas morning reminds us that life is full of miracles. Only by seeing the world anew through a child's eyes, can we once again become aware of the magic that exists in our daily lives.Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus is the best children's picture book to use to respond to kids from five to ten to twelve years old who ask, "Is Santa Real?" If you don't know what to do when your child doesn't believe in Santa Claus anymore, let the beautiful words and illustrations of Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus remind children, teens and adults of any age to believe in Santa and the true spirit of Christmas.

A simple and effective picture book to help kids overcome disappointment, adapt to change and inspire a positive outlook, optimism and resilience. Teach optimism and how to cope with disappointment to even the youngest children (2+) through simple practical explanations and pictures that empower kids to choose to focus on what they can control to make the best of the situation.Disappointment is a Wave shares simple nature-based strategies to help kids transform disappointment into proactive optimism and adaptability. Help children (or your inner child) focus on what they can control instead of what they can't control to make the best of the situation.Disappointment is a Wave is part of a six book emotion series, created by Special Education teacher, curriculum writer and mother of two young boys, to help children, parents and educators develop their emotional regulation skills: Anger is a StormFear is a VolcanoDisappointment is a WaveJealousy is the MoonInsecurity is a SeedSadness is a Dark CloudSocial Emotional Learning standards are quickly becoming mandatory in many school districts. Teach your children to manage negative emotions in positive and productive ways with this fun and simple emotional intelligence and self-regulation book. Every picture book includes a reading response activity for parents, teachers, therapists or school social workers to lead an effortless discussion or lesson on emotional intelligence.Text and illustrations copyright (c) 2022 by Lauren Martin.All rights reserved. No part of this product may be used, reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the author, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. If you like Mo Willem's Are You Ready to Play Outside? or Let's Go For a Drive , you will love this short and sweet picture book that helps even the youngest readers have a positive outlook to look for the silver lining of any disappointing situation. With the emotional regulation concepts of the Ninja Life Hacks, Slumberkins or A Little Spot of Emotion book sets, Disappointment is a Wave is applicable to all contexts to help any child overcome disappointment, and promote positivity, optimism and resilience. Perfect for boys, girls, early readers, primary school students, toddlers or any child or adult age 2 - 12+. Make adult concepts of disappointment, positivity and optimism simple and effective for toddlers and preschoolers to teens and young adults.

A simple and effective anger book to teach kids anger management and self-regulation: "I am not anger. Anger is a storm passing over me. I take deep breaths until I feel calm, like wind blowing away a storm." Anger is a Storm shares a simple anger management strategy for preschool, elementary school, middle school or even high school students who need to handle strong emotions, manage aggressive behaviors or respond calmly to challenging situations. Show kids how to calmly express their feelings, focus on the solution instead of the problem, set boundaries, respect everyone's needs, and breathe in and out until they feel calm.The straightforward text is applicable to all anger triggers, while the illustrations also make this a perfect sharing book, new baby book or sibling rivalry book. Perfect for boys, girls, early readers, primary school students, toddlers or any child or adult age 2 - 12+.Anger is a Storm is part of a six-book social emotional learning children's book series, created by Special Education teacher, curriculum writer and mother of two young boys, to help children, parents and educators develop their emotional regulation skills: Anger is a Storm; Fear is a Volcano; Disappointment is a Wave; Jealousy is the Moon; Insecurity is a Seed; Sadness is a Dark Cloud.Social Emotional Learning standards are quickly becoming mandatory in many school districts. Teach your children to manage negative emotions in positive and productive ways with this fun and simple emotional intelligence and self-regulation book. Every book includes a reading response activity for teachers, parents, social workers or therapists to effortlessly lead a no prep social emotional learning discussion or lesson.Text and illustrations copyright (c) 2022 by Lauren Martin.All rights reserved. No part of this product may be used, reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the author, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.If you like My Mouth is a Volcano, The Grumpy Monkey or Llama Llama Mad at Mama, you will love this short and sweet picture book that helps even the youngest readers deal with anger. With the emotional regulation concepts of the Ninja Life Hacks, Slumberkins and A Little Spot of Emotion book sets, Anger is a Storm is the best anger book for kids to teach life-long self-regulation coping strategies in under two minutes to children of all ages - from toddlers and preschoolers to teens and young adults.

A simple and effective picture book to help kids overcome and ease anxiety, worry and fear. Teach mindfulness and positive visualization to even the youngest children (2+) through easy to understand practices to embody what it really means to be brave.Fear is a Volcano shares simple strategies to help kids ease anxiety, by visualizing best case scenarios instead of worst case scenarios, and focusing on their five senses in the present moment instead of worrying about what might happen in the future.The straightforward text is applicable to all anxiety triggers, while the illustrations make this a perfect anxiety relief book to ease back to school anxiety, first day of school jitters, or to help any anxious child adapting to new experiences and change. Perfect for boys, girls, early readers, primary school students, toddlers or any child or adult age 2 - 12+.Fear is a Volcano is part of a six book emotion series, created by Special Education teacher, curriculum writer and mother of two young boys, to help children, parents and educators develop their emotional regulation skills: Anger is a Storm; Fear is a Volcano; Disappointment is a Wave; Jealousy is the Moon; Insecurity is a Seed; Sadness is a Dark Cloud.Social Emotional Learning standards are quickly becoming mandatory in many school districts. Teach children to manage negative emotions in positive and productive ways with this fun and simple emotional intelligence and self-regulation book. An included reading response activity empowers any teacher, parent, social worker, school counselor or therapist to lead a no prep discussion or lesson about anxiety, mindfulness and positive visualization.Text and illustrations copyright (c) 2022 by Lauren Martin. All rights reserved. No part of this product may be used, reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the author, except in the case of brief quotations in critical articles and reviews.If you like Back to School Jitters, Llama Llama Misses Mama, Arthur's First Day, Ruby's Worries, The Worry Box, or Todd Parr's The Don't Worry Book, you will love this short and sweet picture book that helps even the youngest readers ease anxiety and reduce worries and fear. With the emotional regulation concepts of The Power of Now, Ninja Life Hacks, Slumberkins and A Little Spot of Emotion book sets, Fear is a Volcano is the best anxiety book to teach self-regulation coping strategies to kids of all ages. Make adult concepts of mindfulness, positive visualization, bravery and anxiety coping strategies simple and effective for toddlers, prescho

A simple and effective picture book about jealousy, growth mindset and goal setting. Teach toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners and even young adults to view jealousy as motivation to take action to achieve goals.Jealousy is the Moon is the best children's book to teach kids and adults that they have a choice to wish they were someone else or to take action to get what they want. Perfect for preschool, elementary school, middle school or even high school students who are dealing with jealousy, insecurity, sibling jealousy, or coping with failure to build a growth mindset.The straightforward emotion and feelings book is applicable to all jealousy triggers, while the illustrations also make this a perfect book about failure, growth mindset, goal setting, and winning and losing. Perfect for boys, girls, early readers, primary school students, toddlers or any child or adult age 2 - 12].Jealousy is the Moon is part of a six-book social emotional learning children's book series, created by Special Education teacher, curriculum writer and mother of two young boys, to help children, parents and educators develop their emotional regulation skills: Anger is a Storm; Fear is a Volcano; Disappointment is a Wave; Jealousy is the Moon; Insecurity is a Seed; Sadness is a Dark Cloud.Social Emotional Learning standards are quickly becoming mandatory in many school districts. Teach your children to manage negative emotions in positive and productive ways with this fun and simple emotional intelligence and self-regulation book. Every book includes a reading response activity for any teacher, parent, social worker, school counselor or therapist to lead a no prep discussion or lesson about sadness and coping with big feelings and emotions.Text and illustrations copyright (c) 2022 by Lauren Martin. All rights reserved. No part of this product may be used, reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the author, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.If you like Peter Reynold's The Dot or Ish, you will love this short and sweet picture book that helps even the youngest readers transform jealousy and insecurity into motivation, confidence, growth mindset and goal setting. With the emotional regulation concepts of the Ninja Life Hacks, Slumberkins and A Little Spot of Emotion book sets, Jealousy is the Moon is the best jealousy book for kids to teach life-long growth mindset, goal setting skills in under two minutes to children of all ages - from toddlers and preschoolers to teens and young adults.

A simple and effective picture book to help comfort kids with sadness, depression or grief. Teach toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners and even young adults to cope with sadness and foster resilience, perspective and optimism, because "I am not sadness. Sadness is a dark cloud passing over me." Sadness is a Dark Cloud is the best children's book to help kids and adults safely and productively express and respond to sadness, grief, loss, depression or hopelessness. Perfect for preschool, elementary school, middle school or even high school students who are coping with sadness, adjusting to a recent move or loss, or adapting to a difficult change. The straightforward emotion and feelings book is applicable to any reader experiencing sadness, depression, grief, loss or hopelessness, while the illustrations make this a perfect book for kids moving to a new house or grieving the move or loss of a loved one or friend. Perfect for boys, girls, early readers, primary school students, toddlers or any child or adult age 2 - 12+. Sadness is a Dark Cloud is part of a social emotional learning children's book series, created by Special Education teacher, curriculum writer and mother of two young boys, to help children, parents and educators develop their emotional regulation skills: - Anger is a Storm- Fear is a Volcano- Disappointment is a Wave- Jealousy is the Moon- Insecurity is a Seed- Sadness is a Dark Cloud Social Emotional Learning standards are quickly becoming mandatory in many school districts. Teach your children to manage negative emotions in positive and productive ways with this fun and simple emotional intelligence and self-regulation book. Every book includes a reading response activity for any teacher, parent, social worker, school counselor or therapist to lead a no prep discussion or lesson about sadness and coping with big feelings and emotions. Text and illustrations copyright (c) 2022 by Lauren Martin.All rights reserved. No part of this product may be used, reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the author, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. If you like The Pout Pout Fish, The Rabbit Listened, Todd Parr's The Feelings Book, or Mo Willems' My Friend is Sad, you will love this short and sweet picture book that comforts and teaches even the youngest readers how to cope with sadness, grief and depression while building resilience, optimism and a sense of perspective that "it gets better". With the emotional regulation concepts of the Ninja Life Hacks, Slumberkins or A Little Spot of Emotion book sets, Sadness is a Dark Cloud is the best sadness book for kids to teach life-long coping strategies in under two minutes to children of all ages - from toddlers and preschoolers to teens and young adults.

A simple and effective picture book about insecurity, confidence, self-esteem, growth mindset, identity and belonging. Teach toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners and even young adults how to transform insecurity, embarrassment and inadequacy into confidence, self-esteem, assertiveness and growth mindset.Insecurity is a Seed is the best children's book to help kids and adults transform insecurity into confidence and self-esteem. Perfect for preschool, elementary school, middle school or even high school students who struggle with identity and belonging, social isolation, exclusion, bullying, teasing, insecurity, embarrassment, perfectionism, performance anxiety or inadequacy.The straightforward emotion and feelings book is applicable to all insecurity triggers, while the illustrations also make this a perfect book for kids struggling with identity and belonging, perfectionism, or feeling unique, different or not good enough. Perfect for boys, girls, early readers, primary school students, toddlers or any child or adult age 2 - 12+.Insecurity is a Seed is part of a social emotional learning children's book series, created by a Special Education teacher, curriculum writer and mother of two young boys, to help children, parents and educators develop their emotional regulation skills: Anger is a StormFear is a VolcanoDisappointment is a WaveJealousy is the MoonInsecurity is a SeedSadness is a Dark CloudSocial Emotional Learning standards are quickly becoming mandatory in many school districts. Teach your children to manage negative emotions in positive and productive ways with this fun and simple emotional intelligence and self-regulation book. Every book includes a reading response activity for any teacher, parent, social worker, school counselor or therapist to lead a no prep discussion or lesson about identity, belonging, insecurity, confidence, growth mindset and self esteem.Text and illustrations copyright (c) 2022 by Lauren Martin.All rights reserved. No part of this product may be used, reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the author, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.If you like Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon, Giraffes Can't Dance or Todd Parr's It's Okay to be Different or The Okay Book, you will love this short and sweet picture book that comforts and teaches even the youngest readers confidence, self-esteem, growth mindset, optimism, it's okay to be unique, and a sense of perspective that "it gets better". With the emotional regulation concepts of the Ninja Life Hacks, Slumberkins or A Little Spot of Emotion book sets, Insecurity is a Seed is the best confidence and self-esteem book to teach children of all ages - from toddlers and preschoolers to teens and young adults - to overcome insecurity despite bullying, teasing or feeling different or not good enough.Review: A simple, powerful book for building confidenceIt's no small task to write a book for little children on confidence. Insecurity is a tough concept even for us adults. But this book, through simple words and engaging pictures, gives parents a starting point for raising their kids to be confident and resilient. The book includes questions at the end that parents and grandparents can use to reinforce the lesson of the book.

An inspirational and uplifting children's book that simplifies concepts of spirituality, manifestation, universal oneness and love to make them accessible to young kids (age 2 - 5) as well as older children and even adults.Help the youngest readers, older kids, teens and adults understand that they are connected to their loved ones, the Universe, Heaven and God. One Wave is designed for anyone of any faith who wants to empower their children (or inner child) to choose their own path, and to teach them that they have the power to choose love and "heaven on earth" in every moment.One Wave will bring joy and understanding to kids who have lost a loved one, and inspire others to live with purpose without having to first learn the hard way through trauma and grief. This book can also be used as an easy way to introduce conversations about death, loss, spirituality, mindfulness, meditation and manifestation or as a gift for baby showers, graduations or any family member or friend - perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children, parents, teachers, therapists, school social workers.One Wave makes concepts of spirituality, manifestation, universal oneness and love - found in adult spirituality books: The Four Agreements; The Tao of Poo and the Te of Piglet; Finding Your Way in a Wild New World, The Secret and The Prophet's Way - simple and accessible to young kids using the optimism and joy found in Dallas Clayton's An Awesome Book, and Sandra Boynton, Mo Willems and Todd Parr's board books and picture books.With Patricia Karst's message of universal connection and love in her bestselling books, The Invisible String and The Invisible Web, Lauren Martin's, One Wave, simplifies the inspirational and uplifting concepts of oneness, spirituality and manifestation to make them accessible to even the youngest readers as well as older children and even adults.

How I Turned My Worst Emotions Into My Best Life.

The Happiness Project meets So Sad Today in this "hilariously witty, unflinchingly honest" book from Words of Women founder Lauren Martin, as she contemplates the nature of negative emotions -- and the insights that helped her to take control of her life (Bobbi Brown).Five years ago, Lauren Martin was sure something was wrong with her. She had a good job in New York, an apartment in Brooklyn, a boyfriend, yet every day she wrestled with feelings of inferiority, anxiety and irritability. It wasn't until a chance encounter with a (charming, successful) stranger who revealed that she also felt these things, that Lauren set out to better understand the hold that these moods had on her, how she could change them, and began to blog about the wisdom she uncovered. It quickly exploded into an international online community of women who felt like she did: lost, depressed, moody, and desirous of change.Inspired by her audience to press even deeper, The Book of Moodsshares Lauren's journey to infuse her life with a sense of peace and stability. With observations that will resonate and inspire, she dives into the universal triggers every woman faces -- whether it's a comment from your mother, the relentless grind at your job, days when you wish the mirror had a Valencia filter, or all of the above. Blending cutting-edge science, timeless philosophy, witty anecdotes and effective forms of self-care, Martin has written a powerful, intimate, and incredibly relatable chronicle of transformation, proving that you really can turn your worst moods into your best life.

One of Amazon's Best Books of December The Happiness Project meets So Sad Today in this "hilariously witty, unflinchingly honest" book from Words of Women founder Lauren Martin, as she contemplates the nature of negative emotions -- and the insights that helped her to take control of her life (Bobbi Brown). Five years ago, Lauren Martin was sure something was wrong with her. She had a good job in New York, an apartment in Brooklyn, a boyfriend, yet every day she wrestled with feelings of inferiority, anxiety and irritability. It wasn't until a chance encounter with a (charming, successful) stranger who revealed that she also felt these things, that Lauren set out to better understand the hold that these moods had on her, how she could change them, and began to blog about the wisdom she uncovered. It quickly exploded into an international online community of women who felt like she did: lost, depressed, moody, and desirous of change. Inspired by her audience to press even deeper, The Book of Moods shares Lauren's journey to infuse her life with a sense of peace and stability. With observations that will resonate and inspire, she dives into the universal triggers every woman faces -- whether it's a comment from your mother, the relentless grind at your job, days when you wish the mirror had a Valencia filter, or all of the above. Blending cutting-edge science, timeless philosophy, witty anecdotes and effective forms of self-care, Martin has written a powerful, intimate, and incredibly relatable chronicle of transformation, proving that you really can turn your worst moods into your best life.