If you can teach a child how to add and subtract, there is no reason they can’t also be taught to practice simple activities that result in better quality of life and wellbeing.
Being Down and Getting Up is a book designed to inspire children to look beyond themselves. Children have emotional ups and downs just like adults and recognising them and helping them to find ways to recover and cope should be instilled early on in life.
Creating awareness and encouraging regular application of simple activities such as looking at the stars, listening to music or just simply appreciating and engaging with art can enhance the wellbeing of children and allow them to see the world as a much better place.
This book is ideal for people who are keen to nourish the wellbeing of children and adults alike.
Richard Siegersma was born into a conservative religious migrant family, his parents wanting to provide each of their seven children with opportunities they thought only Australia could offer. A career in sales, marketing, consulting and senior leadership roles led to a journey of self- discovery to re-frame the religious constructs that were part of his life. His objective is to improve the quality of life, build strong communities, create educational resources and motivate everyone to become more resilient, care more about themselves, others and the planet.
* Being Down and Getting Up is fun, colourful, instructive andpractical picture book that teaches children about thoughts,feelings, resilience and the role of spirituality in improving their wellbeing.
* The book will be a useful tool for parents wanting to work withtheir kids on focusing on how their thoughts can impact how theyfeel.
* Audience: 3–9-year-old children, parents, grandparents,teachers, allied health professionals, educators, therapists.
* In this book, Richard Siegersma, offers simple, evidence- basedtechniques that will help young readers recognise their negativeemotions and adopt simple yet powerful ways to help managethem. Exploring the natural world, music, art, friendships is easilysometimes overlooked as useful strategies to develop resilienceand a more caring focus on the planet and those around us.
Publicity:
* Interviews and promotions through Australian Librarysuppliers, the Children’s Book Council, Industry Publications,ABC Radio National with James Carlton (God Forbid show),Andrew West and the ABC Radio’s Religion and Ethics Report,Soul Search and direct publicity to the Church and Childcare organisations.
* “This charming book should stimulate valuable interactionsbetween parent and child. I love the illustrations.” – HughMackay, social researcher and bestselling author of The Kindness Revolution.
