At the moment the world is quite a turbulent place. If we think our children are too innocent or immune to the stories coming out in the media each day – think again. Every time we listen to the news on the radio, watch it on TV or surf social media and the internet […]
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Breathing in Breathing out Meditation for Kids
Some of you may remember that several years ago I attended an Educator’s retreat with Thich Nhat Hanh. During the retreat we learned some mindfulness songs for kids – this was one of my favourites. Acknowledging the breath can be a difficult concept for kids to grasp. This breathing meditation video for kids gives […]
continue readingHow to top up your ‘compassion’ tank
Is your compassion tank feeling a bit depleted? If you really want to teach kids (yours or others) how to practise meditation but your self-compassion tank is a bit empty, then it’s time to refuel! Enjoy our blog on 4 simple self-compassion tips on how to do this! Training Courses in Teaching Meditation […]
continue readingDr Dan Siegel – ‘the whole-brain child’
Interview with Author, Parenting Expert and Neuroscientist – Dr Dan Siegel
continue readingHelping boys manage their anger
Yoga and Mindfulness for Anger in Kids
continue reading‘The Whole-Brain Child’ – book review
Book Review – ‘the Whole-Brain Child – Dr Dan Siegel’ Enjoy my review of this fabulous book about child development; how to help them process difficult feelings and thoughts. Learn why I think it offers some practical tips on how to cope with difficult behaviours.
continue reading6 steps to creating a meditation script for kids or teens
Excerpt from Calm Kids This is an excerpt from my book Calm Kids where I teach you the 6 important steps to creating your very own meditations. It is a key part of the level 1 course that I teach online/in class. It can be used to help develop guided meditations or mindful practices. […]
continue readingChild Genius – academically bright but emotionally inept?
Emotional vs Academic Intelligence The other week we caught the end of the TV show ‘Child Genius’ – where children with (usually) a high score on Mensa take part in a quiz to become the Child Genius for that year. These kids demonstrate an amazing array of skills – from their ability to remember facts […]
continue readingMeditation to help you see the best in your kids and teens
Negativity Bias and Mindfulness It means that our brain and body constantly scan the environment for threats. If we detect a threat, we manage it as it activates our stress response (fight/flight/freeze) – which is designed to keep us alive. What it means is that we are hardwired (neurologically speaking) to seek out the negative in […]
continue readingHow to help Kids in Canada thrive – with meditation and mindfulness
Are Kids in Canada Coping with Stress? I’m writing this post with a focus on Canada. Why? Because I’ll be going there to teach in September and I wanted to find out more about how Canadian Kids could benefit from meditation. What I find fascinating is that many of the issues facing young people in […]
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