I Am Here

Lizelle Marpa Tucci is a mother of three young boys and lives north of Toronto. She has been a health care educator for over fifteen years and is a dedicated lifelong learner. She started her doctorate of distance education with Athabasca University and felt overwhelmed with her studies, work, and family life. She discovered the stress-reducing benefits of mindfulness and mindfulness meditation, reminding her to pause and take a breath! Lizelle meditates with her sons daily and has noticed how this has reduced their anxiety. She has found that a regular practice has allowed her to pause, opening the floor to heartfelt conversations with her sons that have improved their resiliency and overall well-being. She hopes that this book will help parents experience the benefits of mindfulness and mindfulness meditation with their child. Trust that the practice of placing your hand on your heart releases oxytocin, which promotes feelings of love and well-being!