Several years ago, my daughters and I watched a beautiful movie called The Child and The Fox, a 2007 French film directed by 2007 Luc Jacquet. Narrated by Kate Winslet, it's a story about a girl who befriends a fox in the forest of the Jura Mountains in eastern...
EFT, known as the Emotional Freedom Technique, is an excellent emotional regulation and stress management tool for kids. It involves tapping on specific points in the body. By tapping on these points stress and energy blocks are released and energy...
I was cleaning out a book cabinet, (one of my FAVORITE activities because I usually get caught up more in reading than cleaning), and came across an old old copy of a Dr. Norman Vincent Peale book called Stay Alive All Your Life. In flipping through and skimming the...
As we enter the holiday season, it is the perfect time to practice quite time, nurturing and allowing the body the space and time to let go and deeply relax. Give your child the gift of relaxation tools this holiday season. Here's a quick tool to add to your holiday...
Sometimes while I am reading a book, it inspires my parenting and work with children. This Life is Joy by Dr. Roger Teel did just that. Released last week and found on...
It's back to school time! Often with back to school there can be increased anxiety. Time to help your child fill her backpack with relaxation techniques! It's important to find ones that he likes and enjoys practicing. Here is another fun, brilliant idea from the...
Want a fun way to practice yoga with your child? Try reading this book together! Babar's Yoga for Elephants by Laurent de Brunhoff is a fun way to practice yoga stretches. What the students and I liked the most was the easy to follow, step by step directions for...
For many different reasons, sometimes kids aren't that keen on relaxation practice. However, it is possible to encourage them so that, before you know, it they are SUPER interested in relaxing with you. Here are five ways to encourage your child's relaxation...
A few years ago, I heard a speaker introduce me to the concept of trim tabbing. As he was speaking, he stated that I could easily reach my goals if I made small, incremental changes each day in the direction of my dreams. I have applied this concept many times since...
Want a quick, fun way to release stress or strong emotions? Try the butterfly hug with your child today. Developed by Lucina Artigas, M.A. in her work with survivors of the Acapulco Hurricane of 1997, the butterfly hug is a wonderful way to get your child's focus...
