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...
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....
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...
A consistent, predictable, calming bedtime relaxation routine can make the difference of a good night's sleep or not. Our brains and nervous systems thrive on predictability and routine in order to reach a state of calm. And, the more we experience a routine, over...
Tabletop Zen Garden Zen, in Japanese, means meditation. So essentially Zen Gardening is using gardening to calm the mind and body, enhance focus, and contemplate the metaphors within it that are linked to living life. Wondering what do 18 year olds want for their...
This past week has been challenging to say the least. Riding the waves of change while getting a routine and consistency in place is a delicate balancing act! Now more than ever, is the time for relaxation practice, grounding, centering and taking time to connect with...
Passport to Relaxation Building upon the positive passport theme, I created a Relaxation Passport for use in my small groups. Each week as we practice a new relaxation tool, we put a stamp in our booklet--to denote our travel to said relaxation destination. However,...
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...
I believe that each of us is born with an inherent natural sense of imagination and a propensity for wonder. Every child, in their purest essence is a priest of priestess, an alchemist of imagination. And to the extent that we, as parents, caregivers, educators or...
