Celebrate the return of the light this year by creating a family ritual on Winter Solstice. The word solstice comes from the Latin word solstitium which is made up of the parts, "sol" or sun, and "sistere" which means "to stand still." The literal translation is "the...
Book Recommendation: Star Child, Joyful Parenting Through Astrology
This book just published by SoundsTrue, Star Child, by Briana Saussy, (brianasaussy.com), is a must read for you parents and caregivers out there who are wanting to infuse your care of kids with a huge sprinkling of inspiration with a little fairy dust on the side....
Become a Sloth Philosopher and SLOW DOWN!
No Hurry = No Worry Sloths are masterful teachers in how to slow down and relax. We can learn a lot from the sloths. Watch this video to learn three ways that you can begin to slow down and relax like a sloth today: Take a deep breath Spend time in nature and...
Relaxation Wheel Spinner
Here's a quick way to make choosing your daily relaxation practice fun. Make a visual aid in the form of a relaxation wheel spinner. For an in-depth blog on this activity with links to all of the relaxation activities and deep breaths included in the wheel, please...
Gratitude Tree
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Relax in Your Own Fairy Garden
Have you ever had the experience of time standing still while you are immersed in a project? That happened for me this past weekend while building a fairy garden in my backyard. I wanted it to look straight out of a fairy tale and the style that popped in my head is...
Stretching into Newness with Meddy Teddy
Meddy Teddy™️, who you may have already met online, is a meditating, yoga stretching, relaxation bear. He is so good at holding poses while you move your body into position to match. Here is a short video in which you can relax with Meddy Teddy and...
Your Treehouse Meditation
Special place guided imagery is wonderful for relaxing the mind, enhancing states of being safe, loved, cared for and centered. I created this guided imagery meditation for kids so that they can practice using their imaginations to create and experience safety within...
Earth Mandalas
I have been inspired. It's Spring and I love waking up early, going out on my front porch, lighting a candle and doing yoga to the cheerful chatter of the birds! Last night it rained and I immersed in the fragrance of soaked earth this morning. True Bliss! Reading...
Mindful Snack Time with Baby Yoda
Here's a fun way to practice mindfulness at snack time! https://youtu.be/KMdDCthPr7A Listen, Recognize, Believe the Force Within You