It has been a stressful year, to say the least. We all have needed outlets to relieve stress. For kids, finding ways to “chill out” may not come as naturally as it does for us adults. Introducing ...
Teaching kids to look after their minds is just as important as teaching them how to care for their bodies. Introducing children to meditation early on — along with establishing healthy sleep routines ...
School, homework, extracurriculars, testing, and sports can be extremely stressful and overwhelming for kids in even the best of times. But children who struggle with managing their emotions and ...
Let’s be honest: when it comes to bedtime, even the most behaved children protest. If you’re dealing with a particularly fussy child at night, you might want to consider helping them to unwind and ...
De-stressing has become a vital part of our crazy lives and peace is something we crave more and more. Our kids are no exception. Not only do they have to deal with adjusting to each new life stage ...
Meditation is a powerful tool to help us stay grounded as adults. But what about kids? What does it really look like for a child to meditate? Banish from your mind an image of that child sitting still ...
Megan Sweet and her 12-year-old son, Malcolm, have been going on a lot of walks during the COVID-19 pandemic. During these treks, they stop and smell flowers during the day or watch the sunset at ...
"Can I have some Goldfish, first?" "But I am so thiiiiirsty." "Just 10 more minutes of this show, mom. Pleaaaase." As a mom of three kids, going to bed has always been preceded by these kinds of ...
One hectic morning, in a rush to hustle my three kids out the door, I found my 8-year-old son sitting cross-legged in the bathroom, eyes closed, his hands resting gently on his knees. He said he was ...