Body rock involves gently rocking the body back and forth to calm the nervous system. Have your child lie flat on the floor. Use a yoga mat or lie on a soft carpet for increased comfort. Don't use a pillow to obstruct air flow or to place the neck in an unnatural...
Sometimes the world seems to move very fast! Our children's senses are inundated with stimuli. This can cause increased anxiety and stressful feelings or tension. I have helped many children to begin to shift their focus from the bustling events around them to...
Remember when you were a kid how fun it was to build a fort? I have had a fort in my living room since last weekend's sleep over. "It's so much fun, Mom! Can't I just sleep in here one more night? Then I will move it, I promise!", my nine-year-old daughter...
Tense/relax protocols come from progressive relaxation techniques in which the muscles are alternately tensed and relaxed in order to promote a state of mental and physical relaxation. The mental part of progressive relaxation involves directing attention to the...
The other night my daughter was struggling to go to sleep. I got out the aromatherapy diffuser and put a few drops of “Peace and Calming” by Young Living Oils, (http://www.youngliving.com/essential-oil-blends/Peace-And-Calming). I immediately felt as if I was...
My daughters and I were driving to camp this morning. My youngest daughter was lamenting the fact that certain friends couldn't attend her birthday party since it was at JUMPER'S JUNGLE FAMILY FUN CENTER 2283 Rosecrans Ave, Gardena, CA 90249 (424) 257-5867 and it was...
Design a RELAX Box with your child for your family. Have your child decorate a box with relaxing words or pictures. Create a series of index cards that include instructions for your favorite relaxation activities, short "feel good" stories, pictures of things you...
While in the book store yesterday, I came across a new little book by Leah Dieterich called ThxThxThx (http://thxthxthx.com/). In the book she writes thank you notes to just about everything you could think of. Many of her themes are adult related, but while reading...
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,...
Here is a deep breathing game that will stimulate love thoughts at the same time. Materials Needed: BLOPensTM, paper For this activity, you will need BLOPensTM. They can be purchased at http://www.amazon.com/BLOpens-Deluxe-Blo-Pens-Creative-Activity/dp/B00004YZAL...
