The Connected Kids Story

How it all started…

The Connected Kids Story started 2 decades ago with a person who realised that no-one was teaching children meditation.

Originally teaching adults meditation and managing a successful business, she decided that there had to be a way to share these skills with young people.

After conducting pilot studies and testing her theories, Lorraine E Murray established a teaching program to help adults teach children and teens meditation.

The Connected Kids story includes young people affected by autism, adhd and trauma – helping them access meditation (as no-one was prepared to do this at the time).

Lorraine became a published author of 3 books about teaching meditation back in 2012.

Her first book “Calm Kids,” was so successful it has been translated into 5 languages.  This was followed by 2 more books about teaching meditation – detailing the work with autism, adhd and trauma.

Meditation for kids – our values

• Empowering adults with the skills and knowledge to teach meditation to young people.
• Removing pre-conceived ideas that children can’t learn meditation.
• Adpating methods for young people with SEN, Autism, or ADHD to ensure they benefits from mindful skills.
• Prioritising a child-centered and compassionate approach in all our endeavors.
• A commitment to help blend the researched scientific benefits of meditation with creative and energy-aware teaching practices.

Helping children thrive

The Connected Kids program has a worldwide connection with thousands of adults and children.  Sharing knowledge and experience is key in our community of teachers.  We support each other in providing young people with the self-care skills to meet life challenges.

If you are looking to embark on a journey that will bring out your talents and abilities, enabling you to guide young people toward inner calm, then you are in the right place.

Feedback from program participants and readers indicates that their children experience:

• Better sleep
• Reduced anxiety
• Improved self-esteem
• Enhanced focus and study skills
• Decreased stress levels

Lorraine is also a foster parent, and recognises the potential value of meditation skills in the care system – this influenced her 3rd book and the MTEA course created for professionals working with children affected by trauma.

Join our Connected Kids Community

With humbler roots, the Connected Kids Story now has a global community of dedicated individuals from diverse backgrounds, including therapists, caregivers, parents, mental health professionals, and educators.

Whether you’re a parent seeking simple skills to start with or aspiring to become a professional meditation teacher or enhance your current professional work with young people, thank you for your interest and we hope you will join us in the Connected Kids Story.

The Worldwide Connected Kids Community!

People from around the world who have joined the Connected Kids Programme as you can see from this worldwide map.  Lorraine’s first book ‘Calm Kids’ has been translated into 5 different languages.

Who is the program founder?

• Author of “Calm Kids” and 2 more books helping to teach children and teens meditation
• Trained in holistic therapies including aromatherapy, Reiki, meditation, MIBR, 5A and EFT.
• Foster parent since 2017, caring for (to date) 17 children
• Dog and Cat owner!

Recognition:

• Awarded by ‘Mom’s Choice’, Nursery World Gold award and National Parenting Product Recognition
• Accredited by IMMA, IICT, and BCMA

Community Connection:

• Supporting local and international charities
• Commited to helping people develop community meditation programmes and sustainable teaching practices.

Company Registration: Connected Kids ltd, registration SC466406, Companies House, Edinburgh, UK.  Registered address; 44 St Ronan’s Terrace, Innerleithen, EH446RB. VAT Reg. No. 258441392