Starbright--Meditations for Children [Paperback]

Maureen Garth (Author)

Book Description

Driven by the desire to help her three-year-old daughter settle down into a peaceful night's sleep, Maureen Garth devised meditations that would help her daughter feel secure and cared for. Starbright is a collection of the stories Garth created as her child grew older. These innovative meditations are simple visualizations parents and teachers can read to their children to help them sleep, develop concentration, awaken creativity, and learn to quiet themselves.

"Unfortunately, a lot of children have trouble learning these techniques by the time they are seven or eight," writes Garth. "Relaxation and visualization, if taught at an earlier age, could enhance not only children's school work but other areas of their lives. Their concentration would improve; their artistic abilities would develop; they would feel more centered; their daydreaming could not only bring joy, but be constructive."

In her engaging, warm, and personal style, Garth teaches parents how to help their children relax, concentrate, and develop artistic and mental abilities, as well as enjoy a good night's sleep.

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About the Author

Maureen Garth was an innovative teacher and writer about meditation who lived in Sydney, Australia. She died after completing the manuscript of Earthlight. In addition to her collections of childrens visualizations for older readers, The Inner Garden, InnerSpace,and The Power of the Inner Self.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: HarperOne; 1 edition (October 25, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0062503987
• ISBN-13: 978-0062503985
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #79,237 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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136 of 137 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "NOT " A Danger To Anyone, February 18, 2003

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Yana L. Freeman "Yana" (Little Rock, Arkansas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Starbright--Meditations for Children (Paperback)

I can't believe the review that cautions Christians against this book. I'm a Christian and if you're educated you would know there is nothing new about what is called new age. This is a wonderful book for Christians as well as anyone with half a mind. I use to be closed minded too until one day my heart opened up along with my mind. I now use Guided Imagery for myself, my grandchildren and those who come to me for assistance. It's a great tool for anyone who wishes to make positive changes in their life and health.

I've been learning and studying for over ten years now about the mind, body, spirit connection and anyone with any common sense would know it is a valid connection that helps us to heal in all areas of our life, health and relationships.

There is NO DANGER for anyone in reading or using these techniques, that is if you desire to help your children and yourself. My personal advice is read, learn and use it for yourself and see the results and miracles that occur in your life and that of your children. Don't close your mind to anything just because someone has their heart and mind based in fear. Fear will keeep you and your children from knowing God, knowing peace, the truth and the healing that comes with it.

Want some proof, read Dr.Herbert Benson's book "The Relaxation Response" or any books by Belleruth Naparstek. It's been proven for years now that meditation as well as guided imagery are beneficial for everone, just as prayer works... so does relaxation, meditation, guided imagery and hypnotherapy, all are one in the same in different forms. They can and will change your life! Go for it and experience the miracles for yourself. I did and so are millions of others around the globe.

43 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Starbright is a Delight!, March 17, 2005

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R. Rubenstein (Orange County, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Starbright--Meditations for Children (Paperback)

This book has provided us unexpected help and relief. One of my children has suffered from nightmares for a long time. And then she became afraid to sleep, so she'd keep finding reasons to get out of bed long after the lights were turned low. We began reading this book for fun last week. The stories are carefully crafted to ensure a child feels safe as the author opens up a richly detailed fantasy world for the child's imagination to explore. On the very first night, my daughter fell asleep right on cue just as the story ended, much to my amazement. And all week it has been the same pattern. She is sleeping through the night, not having nightmares, and even waking easily and early in the morning. The change has been dramatic. We love our new nighttime ritual of reading these beautifully described fantasies and letting our imaginations run free. And I am grateful for the serenity and peacefulness the book is giving my daughter. This book is a treasure.

38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My son loves this book..., January 30, 2003

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Ashen (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Starbright--Meditations for Children (Paperback)

We bought this book when he was 2 years old and he has loved it from the very first day. He still loves it at 3 1/2 and begs to have meditation every night...it has even inspired him to create his own meditations(and mommy too). There is nothing evil about this book as the previous reviewer stated. The meditations are filled with compassion and love, what is evil about that???