Therapist-created stories and practical tools that help build emotional resilience one small step at a time.
Mindful Living Resources
Meet Michael R Kiel, MA, LPC, the licensed child therapist behind Acceptance Acres and Mindful Living Resources. Places to help kids grow calm, confident, and steady hearts.
Visit our welcome page for parents. A gentle start to your mindful journey here at Mindful Living Resources.
🌿 Steady Steps™ for Kids
Small steps can help children move through big feelings.
The Steady Steps™ series shares therapist-guided ideas — including blog articles and practical tools — that help kids notice their thoughts, make space for feelings, and take meaningful steps forward.
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Discover the philosophy behind Acceptance Acres™, the Reflection Series, and the therapist-created resources designed to help children build emotional resilience through reflection, connection, and everyday life.
🪴 Gentle printables
Hundreds of families have started (and returned) here to build calm, connection, and mindfulness awareness at home. One printable at a time.
And when you are ready for more. Explore the entire website for mindful stories, blog series, and practical tools — including the Steady Steps workbook, available in both PDF and paperback formats — to help families grow steady hearts.
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🌿The Acceptance Acres Store
Gentle ACT and mindfulness tools for families, educators, and therapists — created to help children grow calm hearts and steady minds.
🦊 Finn the Fox Finds His Way
A gentle mindfulness story about slowing down, noticing what’s true, and finding calm in the middle of big feelings.
📘 Steady Steps: An Emotional Regulation Workbook for Kids
A therapist-designed workbook that helps children build emotional regulation skills through simple, practical activities.
🐾 The Return
A gentle reflection story about finding the courage to come back after difficult moments.
👨👩👧 When School Feels Too Much
A practical parent resource for supporting children through school stress, overwhelm, and difficult transitions.
Stories and tools from Acceptance Acres™ to help families grow steady hearts and calm minds.
About Us - Supporting Emotional Growth Through Mindfulness
Our Story
At Mindful Living Resources, we believe mindfulness is a powerful tool for transforming lives. Our mission is to provide families, educators, and therapists with accessible mindfulness resources and emotional regulation tools to nurture growth, resilience, and connection. By offering engaging ACT stories, activities, and resources, we strive to create a supportive community where individuals can learn, grow, and thrive.
One of our favorite ways to share mindfulness is through Acceptance Acres, an inviting magical forest where ACT activities and concepts come to life with Finn the Fox, Delaney the Duck, and their friends. Acceptance Acres is just one of the many mindfulness and ACT tools we offer to help children and families navigate life’s challenges with creativity and care.
Meet the Founder
My name is Michael Kiel, and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology. Since 2008, I've dedicated my career to working with children and families, particularly those navigating the challenges of autism. In 2016, I expanded my work as an outpatient therapist, specializing in supporting children, families, and adults with depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I currently provide direct therapy services through Pediatric Psychology Associates, LLC, where I work with children and families.
As a therapist, parent, and advocate for emotional well-being, I've seen how powerful mindfulness and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) concepts can be in helping people of all ages overcome challenges and build meaningful lives. Inspired by my work and my own experiences as a husband and father, I created Mindful Living Resources to make big ideas - like defusion, mindfulness, and values - fun, accessible, and engaging for families.
Acceptance Acres reflects this vision: a place where children and their caregivers can explore emotional health through stories, tools, and resources designed to empower and inspire. It has been a joy to share these concepts with my wife and young children, and I'm excited to share them with you, too.
Thank you for joining me on this journey toward a more mindful and fulfilling life! If you haven't already.
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