Dive into the heartwarming story of The Dad Who Didn't Know, a charming bedtime tale crafted to teach children and parents the beauty of embracing uncertainty and finding peace in not knowing everything. Perfect for children ages 3 to 8, this story fosters open dialogue and strengthens family bonds through love and understanding.
Join the adventures of a caring dad who feels overwhelmed by the pressure of having to know it all. Despite his best efforts, he struggles with his own uncertainties. With the gentle support of his loving family, he learns to appreciate the power of vulnerability and the joy of discovering answers together.
How "The Dad Who Didn't Know" Helps You Support Your Children:
Emotional Growth: The story encourages discussions about vulnerability, helping children understand that it’s okay to admit when they don’t have all the answers. Mindfulness and Relaxation: Engage in the Snuggle Breathing Meditation to create a calming bedtime routine, promoting relaxation and mindfulness. Family Connection: By reading this story, families create precious moments of connection, opening pathways for meaningful conversations. Learning Together: The narrative empowers children by showing that they can support their parents with love and authenticity, fostering mutual growth and understanding. Executive Function: Reading this story together helps your kids develop the executive function skills of metacognition, prioritization and attention.
Key Features:
Snuggle Breathing Meditation: Start your story time with a calming breathing exercise that fosters connection and relaxation. Engaging Characters: The relatable characters and their journey will inspire your child, teaching them valuable life lessons. Reflective Activity Pages: Use these pages to engage in meaningful discussions, reinforcing the story's core messages and enhancing your connection.
Bundle Information:
"The Dad Who Didn't Know" is part of The Love & Relationships Bundle, designed to help children overcome feelings of rejection and loneliness by recognizing the love and support that surrounds them.
Praise for "The Dad Who Didn't Know":
“Wow, what a relief for dads to realize that they don’t have to know! How empowering it must be for children to know that they can help dad by just being themselves! The power in this book comes from Dad and child reading together, sparking the conversation that leads to deeper connection.” — Steven Odiorne, Father and Co-Leader of The Mankind Project
“A beautifully conceived and written story. The illustrations are a delight to look at - easy on the eye and very soothing. The characters are cute and have an optimism and inquisitiveness which encourages you to read further and explore the message.” — Eva Shore, London
This is a super cute story that works great with my students!!!
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M.L.
Amazing story that shows how men & women are different, and how dads aren’t typically as nurturing or natural at it. It’s a learning process! I think this book shows that very well and is relatable to a lot of families!!
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Jeannie
Excellent
Wonderful books sharing life’s learning. Have several and all are loved.
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Mayra Porrata
A truly inspired children's collection
As a parent, fellow author/publisher, and community health educator, I love Andrew's books for the heart they embody and the humanity they promote. The beautifully illustrated titles that comprise the Conscious Stories represent an inspired collection of deeply thoughtful and soulful story-lines that promote awareness of our unique gifts, as well as our shared humanity. Andrew's Conscious Bedtime Story Club, a novel initiative that promotes intentional parenting, parent-child connection, stress-reduction, and mindfulness through literacy, is imbued with the accumulated wisdom of a life dedicated to nurturing and healing the world.
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... while fostering deeper connection with your children.
Meet The Author
My name is Andrew Newman. I love all things creative and spiritual - especially kids! I've written books that help families connect at the end of those hectic days filled with growing, loving, and learning. I have trained and worked in healing and community building for many years which is demonstrated in the amount of detail and attention I've given to the impact of each book. These stories come to me in moments of clear sight and understanding. They feel like a gift to me, and I hope to pass that on to you and yours. Welcome to Conscious Stories - I hope it blesses your family!
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Each bedtime story guides you through snuggle-break meditation, a mindful journey, and a conscious conversation.
