As today is thanksgiving day in the USA (where we teach some of our courses) I thought it would be useful to bring some ideas and tips on how to combine this with meditation techniques for kids and teens.
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Using mindfulness to manage toddler tantrums
Toddlers tantrums are difficult to manage as they can often go from 0 to 100 in the space of a few seconds. This roller coaster of emotion can be difficult to manage at the best of times, never mind if you are a stressed out parent or educator. The idea that toddlers will sit […]
continue readingThe 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 […]
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video blogs from our YouTube channel to help with mindful parenting and mindful education
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 readingHow to teach kids who don’t want to learn meditation!
Hi – this is my first, ever video blog! I thought I would just give it a go (so feedback is welcome!) The blog has got 5 easy tips on how to help teach kids meditation and mindfulness – especially if they don’t want to learn! Enjoy! [hana-flv-player video=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deFV7aAhZIM” width=”400″ description=”” player=”5″ autoload=”true” autoplay=”false” loop=”false” […]
continue readingConnecting the world – Australia and New Zealand…
I’m not sure where to begin in this blog about my trip to New Zealand and Australia. It was both a very healing and enlightening one for me. You see my first trip to Australia held some really difficult memories. I went to Sydney 17 years ago, it was at a time in my […]
continue readingHappy parents = Happy Kids? Attachment Parenting
I was delighted to be asked to speak at the Happy Parenting summit (online) that started this week. It’s 25 experts from around the world giving advice about a more happy parenting experience and the affect on their kids. (My piece on teaching meditation to kids is on Friday 9th August 2013 but it’s recorded so […]
continue readingMindful and Meditation Travel Tips for Kids
I was visiting a friend the other day who was travelling to Australia with their baby daughter and who was concerned (naturally) about the long flight from the UK and how she would cope. This prompted me to share a few ideas that might help you if you are worried about travelling and how we […]
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