by zemirah | Jul 17, 2015 | All Relaxation Activities, Educator Resources, Emotional Regulation, One Minute Relaxers, Relaxing/Balancing the Body, Stress Management, Uncategorized
When energy is scattered, out of control, and “all over the place,” it is very hard for kids to calm down. Here are some grounding techniques that can help you and your child re-center, re-focus, and calm the body for focused attention, becoming present...
by zemirah | Jul 13, 2015 | Educator Resources, Parenting Resources, Uncategorized
I’ve always been fascinated by the story of Peter Pan, the “boy who materializes from the world of children’s dreams.” Neverland is a place that, when created within my brain, allows for my imagination to play, expand and run free. In the...
by zemirah | Jul 10, 2015 | All Relaxation Activities, Deep Breathing, Educator Resources, Emotional Regulation, Family Relaxation, Guided Imagery, One Minute Relaxers, Parenting Resources, Uncategorized
I recently went to see the recent Pixar movie, Inside Out, with my family. We really enjoyed it. While some of the science featured has been controversial, I took away key messages that inspired the creation of these relaxation and emotional regulation activities....
by zemirah | Jun 30, 2015 | Deep Breathing, Emotional Regulation, Family Relaxation, Uncategorized
Here’s a deep breath with a visual aid built right within it! The heart breath gets kids to focus within their heart center while breathing in and out. Heart Breath First, put your hands on your heart so that you can feel it beating as you breathe in and out....
by zemirah | Jun 29, 2015 | Deep Breathing, Educator Resources, Emotional Regulation, Family Relaxation, Relaxing on Airplanes, Uncategorized
Helping kids to navigate the downs of life, the “mud” of life, is so very important. How we respond, or react, to difficulties is a critical piece to creating a life of wellbeing and emotional regulation. Last week I went with my family to see the new...
