Perhaps those two words ‘mindful’ and ‘swearing’ are not ones you expect to see in the same sentence.
But I’m realistic in my approach to meditation and how we teach it to kids and teens.
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The power of the breath giving confidence to young kids
How the power of the breath can help build self confidence in kids – Glasgow trainer Lorraine Forysth sharing insights that help parents and children
continue readingMental Health Awareness month
As it is mental health awareness month…How to identify when a child is feeling stress? When children are not able to adapt and cope with stress, they may respond in several ways.
continue readingMeditation skills and Autism
How we can help kids on the spectrum reduce stress with mindfulness.
continue readingCOVID-19 anxiety and teaching kids meditation
Lorraine E Murray, founder of Connected Kids, explains what will change for anyone interested in learning to teach kids or teens meditation on the Connected Kids Programme. Please note that details about face to face training will be published by late July 2020. *These protocols relate to training offered directly by Lorraine E Murray. […]
continue readingMindful morning – lockdown tips
A mindful way to start your day… If you want to become a kids/teens meditation teacher Professional Training – to become a certified Kids Meditation Teacher Teach Children Meditation Books – learn more about the benefits of meditation for kids including those with SEN/Autism/Anxiety/ADHD
continue readingbeach / seaside meditation for lockdown
Lockdown – guided meditation to relieve anxiety and stress Lorraine Murray, founder of the Connected Kids programme, has recorded a guided meditation to take you to the beach to let go of stress and anxiety. Helping you feel stronger so you can support your kids at this challenging time. Learn to teach your […]
continue readingMindfulness to help kids and teens with big emotions
A useful (mindful) tool to help kids and teens with difficult emotions Use this link to download your copy of the Wheel of Emotions mentioned in the video. If you want to become a kids/teens meditation teacher Professional Training – to become a certified Kids Meditation Teacher Teach Children Meditation Books – […]
continue readingStar Meditation for kids of all ages – free
I was meditating one day and I was inspired by this star meditation idea to help kids relax, reduce anxiety and feel a stronger, peaceful connection with the world. It may be ideal for bed time or to help kids simply relax. It may help with bullying too.
continue readingHow does ‘grounding’ reduce kids’ anxiety?
2 Easy ways to help kids ground their energy What does it mean if we feel ‘ungrounded’? This is a question I ask my Connected Kids students when they are learning to teach kids meditation. It is one of the simplest ways to remedy our energy yet we often don’t notice what ‘being ungrounded’ is […]
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