We usually focus on the adults when we talk about stress but research shows that children also experience stress from both external and internal factors. Pressures of technology, computer gaming, exam results, hormonal changes and changes in family settings can initiate the flight or fight response which we refer to as ‘acute stress’. The difference […]
continue readingCategory archives: teens
The 5 myths of teaching kids meditation…
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…dispelling some myths about teaching kids or teens meditation [youtube http://youtu.be/Z0OKYQr7MTw] Learn how to teach kids meditation (online course) Calm Kids book >>> Connected Kids book (special needs) >>> Connected […]
continue readingParenting and educating with mindfulness
video blogs from our YouTube channel to help with mindful parenting and mindful education
continue readingSound meditation tips for kids and teens
Reflections and useful ideas from my USA trip to Boston and what the students taught me! [youtube http://youtu.be/PDXDpw_102g] Learn how to teach kids meditation (online course) Calm Kids book >>> Connected kids courses worldwide >>> Tweet
continue readingTeaching kids emotions through meditation
Reflections and useful ideas from my USA trip to Florida and what the students taught me! [youtube http://youtu.be/ymV8LfCt4ok] Learn how to teach kids meditation (online course) Calm Kids book >>> Connected kids courses worldwide >>> Tweet
continue readingSpecial Needs – teaching meditation
A quick tip on teaching meditation for additional support needs. [youtube http://youtu.be/NOp77tQeQPI] Learn how to teach kids meditation (online course) Calm Kids book >>> Connected kids courses worldwide >>> Tweet
continue readingGetting Started – teach kids/teens meditation
My next video blog gives you some top tips on getting started! They are all based on my experience of teaching children and teens meditation. [youtube http://youtu.be/Q9RKoJuWQr4] Enjoy! Lorraine x Learn how to teach kids meditation (online course) Calm Kids book >>> Connected kids courses worldwide >>> Our 2nd Book – helping kids with special […]
continue readingDifferences between mindfulness and meditation for kids and teens
Welcome to our next video blog. Here you’ll see me (Lorraine Murray) explain the differences between mindfulness and meditation and what works best for kids/teens. I’ll also talk about how mindfulness and meditation helps with kids developing their emotional intelligence. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJiKG8ArlJo&w=420&h=315] Enjoy! Learn how to teach kids meditation (online course) Calm Kids book >>> […]
continue readingMeditation and Mindfulness for teens
I was teaching our course last weekend in London and I was asked by one of the students if the course would suit him as he works with 16 to 18 year olds. His school had looked at our website and thought it was only for younger children. It made me aware of 2 things. […]
continue reading