One of the most beneficial family rituals has nothing to do with K-pop, Labubus, or any digital device. A Simple Seed (Katie Wood, Penguin Random House) is a colorful, research-backed gratitude journal that helps parents and kids regulate emotions, build resilience, and connect, all in five minutes or less. In fact, even adult readers are fitting it into their own wellness routine!
Families are heading into the New Year craving calmer mornings, less screen time, and more meaningful connection. Think of it as Chicken Soup for the Soul reimagined for today’s micro-habit era—chock-full of digital-detox exercises, cozy-season ritual vibes, and a simplicity-over-stuff ethos.
Why Does This Matter Now?
A Simple Seed fits perfectly into the national shift toward intentional living and emotional literacy for little ones. Parents, educators, and TikTok creators alike are embracing “micro-rituals”—tiny daily practices that make a measurable impact. Studies suggest that families with consistent routines see up to 40% lower risk of depression and 30% lower anxiety.
Katie Wood, mother of four, entrepreneur, and author wrote the book after her baby daughter’s life-saving brain surgery left her feeling powerless. She discovered that a simple daily gratitude practice was what steadied her—and she created A Simple Seed so kids and families could build that same resilience early. A Simple Seed turns five minutes a day into a shared emotional reset for the whole family.
Parents don’t need more advice—they need something that actually fits into the chaos of real life. A Simple Seed is the feel-good, do-good, doesn’t-add-clutter gift that lasts long after the holidays.
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