For some children, the concept of taking a deep breath is difficult to understand. When I am working with some kids, especially kids with an autism spectrum disorder, they respond especially well to the use of a visual aid in order to fully understand new...
Here's a quick way to integrate relaxation practice into your daily routine with your child, especially during the busy holiday season. Use bath time! Bubble baths are the perfect place to practice deep breathing. This activity is especially nice when the weather...
Acting from confidence is relaxing. Know why? You are totally aligned with what you want to be doing. There is zero resistance when you are acting from inner animation, inner interest, inner joy. I encourage my girls to do just that and you can encourage your kids...
Set your inner mermaid free today! Recently my daughter Maddie turned herself into a mermaid. I watched her do hydrodynamics research on tail design to make sure it had maximum efficiency to cut through water with speed, ease and grace. She spent hours and hours...
Here's a Spider-Man Script for you to try out with your children or students to practice mindfulness and increase focus. You can also incorporate this into your childs play therapy. Materials Needed: Bell, Flower, Small Food Item (such as a berry, piece of cereal, or...
When kids’ energy is operating on high, I have been showing them how to hit the “pause button.” I also am teaching them that “hitting the pause button” is the first step in relaxation. First we pause, then we practice a relaxation skill. Another way to use the "pause...
Children’s intuition and relaxation are directly correlated. When one is increased, the other is also increased. When we are relaxed and calm and feeling good, our intuition is naturally at it’s best. We are able to connect to our inner knowing and problem-solving...
In my school this week, we are taking a dip in the sea of standardized testing. It is our yearly state assessment time. Students and staff alike are feeling the change in schedules, routines and the effects of hours of testing. I have been visiting third and fourth...
Helping kids get to a cool, calm and collected state when they are upset or worried about something, supports them in seeing all the possible options to a situation and to pick the one that feels best. When emotions run high, our efficiency at problem solving lessens...
As we head into the holiday season, you might be searching for some quick relaxation techniques to practice with your child. It's that time of year when leaf blowers are working hard. Invite your child to become a little leaf blower with you and practice deep...
