This week in small group we are studying SLOTHS! Until we slow down in the moment, and during life in general, relaxation practice isn't effective or even very possible. Slowing down in the first step in the relaxation response, it is a signal to our Central...
Did you know that positive thinking is you and your child's passport to overall health and wellbeing? This week in my work with students, I've created a positive passport activity so that we can begin to shift our thoughts into the vibration of positivity! We all...
A few years ago I took my daughters to visit Findhorn, Scotland. Findhorn is an ecovillage and spiritual community nestled way in the Scottish Highlands near Inverness, (https://www.findhorn.org/). Its founding was something of a miraculous story in that...
As a parting gift for the summer vacation, I gave students a feather today. We talked about mindfulness and why it is important to bring your attention into the present moment so that you can relax, be aware of how you are feeling, and calm down your nervous system...
Writing can be a relaxation tool that can be accessed anywhere and everywhere! Use it to feel better when there are thoughts swimming around inside. Model for your child how journaling can relieve stressful thoughts or feelings that want to be released. Show your...
Elephants have long been associated with wisdom. In Hinduism, the elephant god, Ganesh, is a remover of obstacles. You can share with your child how relaxing with the elephants removes tension from our bodies and helps us to feel strong, sure-footed, and unwavering...
We've been making volcanoes and talking about relaxation rain in my small groups this week! I drew a volcano on the white board and then we discussed what happens when we don't pay attention to our emotions and what's going on inside of us. I drew a swirling...
Mindful art helps kids to activate all the senses and really gather their focus and attention in the present moment. There are multiple art activities that you can use as relaxation practice with your child. Pointillism is a technique of painting introduced by...
Welcome guest blogger, Rigby Buckner! It is my absolute delight to introduce to you a new guest blogger at Kids Relaxation! Rigby is a graduate student enrolled in the University of Denver’s Child, Family, and School Psychology Program. She received her Bachelor’s in...
Yesterday, I received this beautiful gift from a teacher at my school. This teacher expresses such love and caring for her student, (and, as you can see, for staff as well). This book, Dear Girl, by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Paris Rosenthal/illustrated by Holly...
