Catarina R. Peterson

Award-winning Author | Soulful Poet | Purpose Guide

Dear world,

Welcome to my webpage! Here, I will let you in on my life stories, but before you start skimming through the many tabs and reading how they unfold, let me invite you to rest your awareness into your body for a moment, and take a conscious breath. Allow yourself to be with the sensations this life transforming, spontaneous act – which is what’s making it possible for you to be here in this very instant reading these words – and notice how this endearing friend can at its best feel unfamiliar for so many of us.

In gratitude,
Catarina

Golden Sparkles

AN INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS

“Listen to your body. It isn’t hard to do. All it takes is a minute, even if you’re feeling blue”.

Through its transporting story and included glossary and exercises, Golden Sparkles offers a brief and beautifully illustrated introduction to key mindfulness concepts such as breathing, being present, and addressing emotions non-judgmentally for children from ages 5 to 10. This accessible book can be shared by a teacher or parent or read by children on their own to discover and practice a valuable tool that helps them respond to challenging emotions and thrive.

Golden Sparkles are in every child’s heart, a gift from the universe connecting them to others and to their own feelings.

WHERE TO BUY Golden Sparkles

FOYLES

FNAC

CATARINA R. PETERSON HAS RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING Awards

Testimonials

Kate Beddow

(Calmer Classrooms)

“Golden Sparkles is one of the most beautiful children’s books I have ever read. Its simple but powerful message is so needed in a world which is increasingly drowning in technology and stress. By teaching children to be more mindful and tune into their inner wisdom from an early age, we give them skills for life. There are no better gifts than those of self awareness and calm. This book will provide children with both.”

Kailey and Josianne

(Educalme Podcast)

“We absolutely LOVE this book! Not only is it beautiful but it’s also educational. It teaches little ones about mindfulness using the idea of golden sparkles – sensations in the body. SO PERFECT! Reading through this book and looking through the wonderful and calming images, you can’t help but take long, deep breaths.

Dr. Peter Montminy

Child Psychologist and Mindfulness Teacher (A Mindful Village)

“This book guides your child on a magical journey of self-discovery into the wisdom of one’s own mind and body – found simply by noticing the sparkling gifts of life all around us and within us.”

Neila Steele

(Mindfulness Teacher & Practitioner)

“Catarina R. Peterson has created a lovely way for both adults and children to pause & practice the sparkling potential of being mindful each and every day.”

Poetry

Let the rain coat
Your heart with serenity
And the sun radiate inner peace
with its warmth.
– CATARINA R. PETERSON

My wish is that my writing can bring comfort and speak universal truths that are found in the common humanity that comes from our shared lived experiences. May this be true for children, or adults alike.