Summer vacation is upon us! As a parent, have you ever been caught off guard and experienced a non-relaxed state with your child at 33,000 feet? Flying provides the perfect opportunity to practice the art of relaxation and prepare our minds and bodies for the trip ahead or returning home. Here are some in-flight relaxation …
Teach your children that they are masters of their own energy and that they have the power to adjust their own energy and to affect change in the energy of their environment. I used this activity as part of a fifth grade girls group. They were amazed to see how it’s possible to affect change …
Make your relaxation practice with your The “Right Now” Showids 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 participating in the Right Now Show. My guest is always the student …
Just prior to selecting one of the following visualization tools, guide your child into a relaxed space. Find a comfortable position with few distractions. Take a few deep breaths together and explain that the purpose of your meeting is to use your imagination to “say goodbye to worries”. For especially anxious children, you will need …
My iPhone and iPad have become instant hits with my kids. They love to play games on them. They are great for when I’m out at a restaurant or waiting at the airport and they need something quick to stay occupied. In spite of the battery run down and the fact that I rush to …
Want a way to have some fun while talking with children about positive thinking? Try out this code and see how it works for you. Here’s the code: X= Something I do not like O=Something I do like Here’s the daily challenge: look for as many O’s as you can find pay attention to the …
We don’t have wings, but still we fly. . . –Milkshake, Book of Dreams song It is a gorgeous Monday morning. The sun is shining, I am singing and my imagination is ALIVE with wonder and possibility. I have decided that this break from work and time of gratitude and celebration of the blessings …
I’ve been re-reading the book, Point Zero- Creativity Without Limits, by Michele Cassou. I love how she encourages the creation of art from connection, intuition, and the initiation of a feeling space. As I am reading, I am thinking how all of the concepts she introduces directly relate to relaxation practice as well. She talks …
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 position. Play soft …
Never underestimate the relaxing power of sending this message to your child: I see you, I hear you, I love you. Connection is a cornerstone of relaxation. When we feel connected and loved, our bodies and minds naturally relax and it is much easier to let go of worry, tension and angst. This message can …
