Relaxation Activity: Fly Like A Bird
The Chinese practice of Qigong coordinates the flowing, fluid movement of energy between the body, mind and breath. It is…
Happy Thought Bubbles
I just love it when ideas spontaneously produce themselves. Just began one of my groups with this activity: Happy Thought…
Calm and Focus: The Potential Effects of Deep Pressure Touch
Deep pressure touch has been found to be very calming to the nervous system. I work with many students who…
Walking with Mindfulness–the Fox Walk
My friend, Lisa Wimberger, (founder of the Neurosculpting Institute), attended tracker training. Recently she shared that she learned to “fox…
No Time for Relaxation? Three Simple Steps to Trim Tab in the Direction of Consistent Relaxation Practice!
A few years ago, I heard a speaker introduce me to the concept of trim tabbing. As he was speaking,…
Inner Peace for Parents: Mastering the Practice of Self-Care
What to help your child to relax more? Become relaxed yourself! Children model more what we do rather than what…
Love–The Greatest Relaxation Tool!
Feeling loved, feeling seen, feeling heard, and feeling cared are balms for the brain! Brain science is reporting that…
Calm Mind, Fertile Soil
A calm mind is fertile soil for learning. When the seeds of learning fall on the fertile soil of a…
RELAXATION TOOL: Emotional Freedom Technique for Kids
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is an awesome tool to help kids return to calm. I was in a NYC workshop…
Communicate Like a Giraffe– language to stay relaxed
In my work as a school psychologist, I have found Marshall Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication principles to be incredibly supportive in…
Balloon Breath With Magic Expanding Ball
CHECK LOWEST PRICE It’s back to school time! Often with back to school there can be increased anxiety. Time to…
New ebook “Guided Imagery for Kids” available on Amazon!
CHECK LOWEST PRICE Check out my latest children’s sound book on Amazon! It was inspired by my desire to help…
Glitter Jar
I love the glitter jar! The school counselor, Michele Bourgeois, LCSW, at my school uses this in her groups. She…
Relaxation Resource Recommendation: Babar’s Yoga For Elephants
Want a fun way to practice yoga with your child? Try reading this book together! Babar’s Yoga for Elephants by…
Got Resistance? Five Ways to Encourage Your Child’s Relaxation Practice
For many different reasons, sometimes kids aren’t that keen on relaxation practice. However, it is possible to encourage them so…