Positive psychology is one of the numerous practices to help your children build character and it can be a helpful approach, especially during child early years of development. Positive psychology focuses on achieving genuine happiness and the person’s ability to improve themselves and their life. This approach has some benefits for parents too. Positive psychology […]
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How do you throw an unforgettable celebration with simple, budget-friendly kids’ birthday party ideas? The good news is that having a memorable birthday party for kids doesn’t need much money. You can have a fantastic birthday celebration at little cost, but you can wow your guests. We have summarized 25 kids’ birthday party ideas that
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We all have busy schedules at work which keeps us away from our families. Therefore, we don’t spend enough time together, just being a family and enjoying each other’s company. The weekend is supposed to be a time to catch up. However, with everything else going on in your life, planning activities for kids this
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One minute relaxers are relaxation techniques that can be completed in one minute or less. If you like, spending some time playing games on sites such as http://162.213.250.60/baccarat-online/ is a great stress-reliever and it can promote relaxation. During busy times it is even more important than usual that relaxation techniques be easy to implement, quick
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Having an attitude of gratitude can support a state of relaxation. When we feel grateful, a state of wellbeing and ease, we feel relaxed, centered, at peace and in love with the world around us. We can help our kids to feel the same. I was recently reminded in a mindfulness class for educators that
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Helping kids with executive functioning challenges can take one part instruction, one part practice, one part mindfulness and one part patience. For the instruction part, I have created fun visual aids to support kids with their learning and understanding of how their brains work. Within the school I work, every grade is using the In-Focus
Relaxing With Otters As I was walking down the hallway in my school today, I encountered the MOST precious sight. The kindergarten class had just finished art and was parading their otter artwork back to class. Apparently they had watched the YouTube video on the book Do Unto Otters by Laurie Keller ( https://youtu.be/AKzM3CZoWqY ). I
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Walking the Path This past summer I had the opportunity to visit the Chartres Cathedral labyrinth to walk it for the third time. Giant in size, it is a walk of heart. In fact, the first time I set foot on it, I was unexplainably moved to tears. Labyrinths have long since been used as
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Good Morning! I am so honored to be able to sit here and blog (FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER), alongside Zemirah. For those of you wondering, my name is Maurie and I am interning under Zemirah this semester as I am close to graduating with my undergraduate degree. I have always loved to write (journaling
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Relaxation Practice in the Car! A perfect time to practice deep breathing during your day is to use time in the car! 1. Prime the mind to relax by focusing on the positive: Invite your child to name 5 things they are grateful for while looking out the window. 2. When you come to a
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