While most of us take breathing for granted, experts stress that proper breathing — which is both a science and an art — is something we must learn.

Better breathing keeps us healthy; breathing can calm us; breathing can give us more energy; and the deeper we breath, the better we feel. To help children become more aware of their breathing — and the benefits deep breathing offers — Sharon Penchina, C.Ht. and Dr. Stuart Hoffman have written a new book, I Take a DEEP Breath!.

This is the second book in the I AM a Lovable ME! self-empowerment series. I Take a DEEP Breath! not only explains that there are short breaths, long breaths, quick breaths and slow breaths, it also gives examples of the ways using breath control can help us every day. Calming us in stressful situations, helping us run and jump and sing, and making it easier to fall asleep are just a few of the benefits of better breathing.

Caron B. Goode, Ed.D., NCC, DAPA, co-director of the International Breath Institute and author of Full Wave Breathing for Children says, “This cheerful bright book is the perfect starting place for children to learn breath education — a first step to good health! I Take a DEEEP Breath! teaches breathing awareness to children from toddlerhood through elementary school. Hats off to the authors for bringing a critical health solution to families early!”