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...
Starting back to school can produce waves of stress in children's bodies and minds. Showing them how to ride the stress wave without jumping into reactivity or impulsive actions based on strong feelings, is a golden skill that will support children throughout their...
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...
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...
Feel good in your parenting life and expand your ability to enjoy your relationship with yourself and your child. I recently re-read The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks and became inspired to practice expanding my capacity to feel good in life. I love this book and...
Roar like a mighty lion and let go of strong emotions or unwanted thoughts. With Lion’s Breath, you and your children have the opportunity to release energy that is getting in the way of your day. Known as Simhasana in the yoga tradition, Lion’s pose is a fun,...
Sometimes feelings can be overwhelming. It is helpful to give children a box of tools to use in those moments when they would like to re-focus and shift their thoughts in order to feel better. Sweep it Out is a tool that can be used to shift your thoughts to a more...
All of our clothes have them--tags that explain exactly what is needed to take good care of the cloth. A beautiful activity, created by my good friend Tajali Teresa Toland, co-founder of the Children's Global Peace Project (www.cgpp.org), includes creating your very...
I often encourage children to do "turtle time" when they are feeling overwhelmed or experiencing a state of unease or anger. When our emotions run high, having a code word or signal to initiate a calming activity is important. "Turtle Time" can serve as that...
Worry Bubbles This activity is designed to help children to let go of worry. It is a visual activity that combines thought and action to assist the child in letting go. The activity not only helps the child to visualize worries drifting away, but it also promotes...
