I had an extraordinary trip to the States recently. It seemed to tie in with how I feel (strongly) about teaching kids and young people meditation. I am a passionate advocate for meditation becoming a natural part of the school day. It should be introduced into the school curriculum in the same way that we include […]
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Useful ideas to help kids with ADHD
ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a condition very close to my heart as I see kids who benefit from learning easy, simple mindful activities that help them out of their stressed state. They enter that state very easily as they basically live there. It’s not an easy existence and while I don’t think […]
continue readingTeaching mindful meditation to kids with ADHD
For a long time I’ve been banging on about children with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) moving and fidgeting because they are ungrounded and the movement is their way of trying to rebalance – not intentionally be disruptive. A recent study now shows that kids with ADHD must move to learn. At last we are all […]
continue readingBring a bit of peace and love into life
Enjoy our video blog and articles – full of tips and ideas (from expert, Lorraine Murray), on how to teach kids/teens meditation. Our most recent blog…how meditation can us cope with negativity and bring peace and love into our lives [youtube http://youtu.be/C1_8RNRZiYY] Learn how to teach kids meditation (online course) Calm Kids book >>> Connected […]
continue readingHelping Kids Eat Mindfully
Some quick tips on how to help children eat mindfully – bringing meditation into to day to day activities. [youtube http://youtu.be/1nK-GoLMDd0] Learn how to teach kids meditation (online course) Calm Kids book >>> Connected kids courses worldwide >>> Tweet
continue readingHelping kids with disruptive behaviour learn meditation
Some quick tips when working with children who have disruptive behaviour. [youtube http://youtu.be/0OAYt7y4NrA] Learn how to teach kids meditation (online course) Calm Kids book >>> Connected kids courses worldwide >>> Our 2nd Book – helping kids with special needs, autism and adhd >>> Tweet
continue readingCalm Kids 2 – Research Case Studies – Children with Special Needs – Autism – ADD – ADHD
I am planning a 2nd book which will focus on teaching meditation to children with special needs and or who have been diagnosed with ADD, ADHD or Autism. If you would like to take part in the research (there are a limited number of places) Please complete the form below. The information from the case […]
continue readingfacebook reaches 10,000 likes!
I started up our facebook page ‘Teach Children Meditation Campaign’ to bring this subject to people’s attention and gather support. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that in just over a year we would have over 10,000 people liking our page. I am totally humbled by this wealth of support – thank you […]
continue readingHow meditation and mindfulness can help with autism…
Some of you may already know that I am passionate about teaching children meditation, however I am a particular fan of teaching children with autism some mindfulness meditation to help them (and us) cope. In my book and the courses I teach, Calm Kids, I talk about how meditation can help children who are autistic. […]
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