Mind Pirates! Make Them Walk the Plank!
Thoughts that hijack your day and contribute to feelings of stress and un-ease, are what my kids, my students and I call Mind Pirates. Some days there are many mind pirates setting sail on the seas...
Relaxation Practice Log
Rehearsal is key to mastery. The more we practice something, the more it becomes an integral part of life. If you and your child have the goal of feeling more relaxed and calm, then practice is...
Five Ideas For Creating Peaceful Mornings Before School
The first step to a good education for your kids is to ensure they are enrolled in a good school. I take them to a private school that was recommended to me by a friend, you can check it out, their...
The Melt Away
Tension can just melt away through the focus of our thoughts. The Melt Away is a visualization that can help kids release muscle tension and relax in the moment. It's a quick tool that can be used...
I See You, I Hear You, I Love You
Never underestimate the relaxing power of sending this message to your child: I see you, I hear you, I love you. Connection is a cornerstone of relaxation. When we feel connected and loved, our...
Body Rock
Body rock involves gently rocking the body back and forth to calm the nervous system. Have your child lie flat on the floor. Use a yoga mat or lie on a soft carpet for increased comfort. Don't...
Calm Space Detective
Sometimes the world seems to move very fast! Our children's senses are inundated with stimuli. This can cause increased anxiety and stressful feelings or tension. I have helped many children to...
Cave Time
Remember when you were a kid how fun it was to build a fort? I have had a fort in my living room since last weekend's sleep over. "It's so much fun, Mom! Can't I just sleep in here one more night?...
Pencil Sqeeze–Eraser Squoosh: Progressive Relaxation At Your Desk
Tense/relax protocols come from progressive relaxation techniques in which the muscles are alternately tensed and relaxed in order to promote a state of mental and physical relaxation. The mental...
Puppet Relaxation Class
Want your kids to practice relaxation techniques? Engage some puppet friends for a Relaxation Class! Find two fun puppets to instruct. After you have been practicing relaxation techniques for a...
