Gabi Garcia Quotes

“Yet self-acceptance and positive self-talk help them build emotional resilience, growth mindset, and well-being.”

“We talk to kids a lot about how to be friends to others, but not much about how to be friends to themselves.”

“Esperanza thought about the class play later that afternoon and wondered what it would be like in the spotlight. ‘To put my heart into everything I do,’ she answered.”

“She’s all alone. I think she’s hungry.′ Esperanza reached for her lunch bag, pinched off a piece of chicken, and offered it to the kitty who gobbled it up.”

“When Esperanza finds a heart-shaped rock, she sees it as a reminder to spread kindness and love in the world. ”

“Listening with my Heart reminds us of the other golden rule-- to treat ourselves with the same understanding and compassion we give to others.”

“But when the school play doesn’t go the way she’d hoped, will she remember to show it to herself?”

“It also touches on the universal themes of friendship and empathy and includes kid-friendly mindfulness and self-compassion activities.”

“They need to feel a sense of safety before being able to figure out what to do next.”

“She rubbed its rough surface and felt a twinkle of joy. ‘Maybe it’s a sign.’ ‘For what?’ asked Mama.”

“At that moment, they heard scratching and a soft cry. Esperanza peeked under the stairs and spotted a kitty shaking and shivering.”