Pink Panties & Other Life Lessons: A Mindful Compendium for Adolescents

Think Dumbledore meets Yoda. Think dark chocolate meets slurpee. Think math homework meets roller coaster. In this humorous account of life lessons, Danielle Parker seamlessly weaves together science, ancient philosophy, and personal stories into a relevant guide to mindfulness geared specifically towards adolescents but accessible to adults as well.

Starting with pink panties and moving through ropes, snakes, and white rhinos, Danielle introduces the reader to ancient philosophies that have stood the test of time. Weaving in the science of mindfulness and the adolescent brain, Danielle places challenging topics within easy grasp. She introduces the concept of mindfulness and provides several different ways to practice. From the successes to the pitfalls of mindfulness practice, Danielle addresses it all with humor and sincerity.

What do pink panties have to do with mindfulness? Why is it that your adolescent brakes are broken? Is Danielle in fact addicted to chocolate? All of these questions, and more, are answered within these pages.