Summary: <p>Spirit Rock founder, author, and teacher James Baraz’s <em>Awakening Joy</em> offers his large and devoted readership a program to gain contentment and happiness by cultivating the seeds of joy within. He joins with Michele Lilyanna, a classroom teacher for 25 years, to offer caregivers and children ways to find joy in each day together. <br><br>This unique offering nourishes both adults and kids. James shares the practices for the adults—parents, caregivers, and teachers. Michele offers her own experiences as a parent and as a teacher, showing how the themes work with kids, followed by the tried and true lessons that she's used herself in the classroom and at home.<br><br>Tune in to hear James and Michele share about their many years of working with thousands of adults and children in retreats, workshops, and the classroom.</p><br> <p>You can purchase the book through Amazon <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Awakening-Joy-Kids-James-Baraz/dp/1941529283">HERE</a>.</p><br> <p>Learn more about James & Michele's work, sign up for their newsletter, and learn about their course offerings <a href="https://www.awakeningjoy.info/aboutAJForKids.html">HERE</a>. </p><br> <p>Thanks for listening. If you like what you heard, please give us some stars and a favorable review at iTunes.</p>
