Take off into relaxation today! Explain to your child that you are going to practice a deep breath like a rocket. While he inhales, taking air into his lungs, you will sound the count down until take off when he … Continue reading
Have your child gently close her eyes and imagine that she is lying under a rainbow. Tell her that you are going to practice breathing the colors in out while thinking certain thoughts. Encourage her to allow her body to … Continue reading
Here’s a quick way to integrate relaxation practice into your daily routine with your child, especially during the busy holiday season. Use bath time! Bubble baths are the perfect place to practice deep breathing. This activity is especially nice when … Continue reading
Acting from confidence is relaxing. Know why? You are totally aligned with what you want to be doing. There is zero resistance when you are acting from inner animation, inner interest, inner joy. I encourage my girls to do just … Continue reading
Starting back to school can produce waves of stress in children’s bodies and minds. Showing them how to ride the stress wave without jumping into reactivity or impulsive actions based on strong feelings, is a golden skill that will support … Continue reading
Here’s a Spider-Man Script for you to try out with your children or students to practice mindfulness and increase focus. Materials Needed: Bell, Flower, Small Food Item (such as a berry, piece of cereal, or raisin) One of Spider-‐Man’s super … Continue reading
Relaxation practice can have your kiddos swimming in the relaxation pond. I use this little ducky many ways in my groups at school. 1. Group Management Group Norms: The ducky swims in relaxation. When the group is quiet and focused, … Continue reading
When kids’ energy is operating on high, I have been showing them how to hit the “pause button.” I also am teaching them that “hitting the pause button” is the first step in relaxation. First we pause, then we practice a … Continue reading
Children’s intuition and relaxation are directly correlated. When one is increased, the other is also increased. When we are relaxed and calm and feeling good, our intuition is naturally at it’s best. We are able to connect to our inner … Continue reading
Make your relaxation practice with your kids fun and entertaining by hosting a Right Now Show. When I work with students in my office, we often pretend that we are meeting in front of a live audience. This audience is … Continue reading