Balancing Stones
When my daughters and I traveled to the Northern coast of Scotland last summer, we visited the enchanting village of…
Relaxing with the Trees
In the corner of the world where I am, it’s that time of year when the trees explode into brilliant…
In Breath/Out Breath
This activity is based on the renowned teachings of the Vietnamese Buddhist teacher, author and Nobel Peace Prize nominee, Thich…
Forest of Calm
It’s back to school time and the perfect time to practice relaxation techniques with your kids! Recently, the first graders…
Parenting for a Peaceful Home
I am excited to share with you an exciting online parenting event! This event brings together 20+ authors, teachers, healers,…
Tea Time for Kids: An Infusion of Calm
Tea Time is a perfect mindfulness activity for kids. Even in the school setting, we will occasionally set out the…
Presence in Parenting Part Two
“The most precious gift you can give to the one you love is your true presence.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh When…
Presence in Parenting Part One
I’ve recently been diving into a little book by Thich Nhat Hanh called True Love, and it’s become an inspiration…
Your Greatest Treasure
Thoughts are Things The way we think has the power to determine how we feel and how we experience the…
The Mindful Pencil: Classroom One-Minute Relaxer
Here’s a quick one-minute relaxer that you can do in your classroom. Invite students to grab a pencil. While holding…
Rainbow of Relaxation
All Tied Up in Knots: Releasing the Worries When our brains get all tied up in knots with worry, they…
Re-Write the “Monster Under the Bed” Story
The Monster Under Your Bed is Just a Story In Your Head by Lisa Wimberger Loving this new book by…
My Calm Colors Palette
Did you know that by simply gazing upon a calming color, it can produce a calming effect on the body…
Calm Still Lake
It’s test-taking time in our neck of the woods and students are working hard to complete the state standardized testing…
Butterfly Moments
There’s a student I work with every day. Each time we meet, we start our time with butterfly moments. This…