peaceful relaxation

Heart Broadcasting Station: Listen To Your Love Song and Send It Out For Others To Hear!

When we remember to follow our hearts, we become more authentic, more joyful and sometimes spontaneously creative and energetic. Research from Heartmath, (www.heartmath.org), shows that our hearts are in fact a lot like a broadcast station.  When electrodes are placed on the body to measure heart rhythms, the electrical voltage measured is about 60 times …

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Calm My Body Box

Soft blanket, squeeze toy, fuzzy craft balls, pipe cleaners, bubbles, markers/crayons and paper, “calm down activity cards” (see below), and a reflection card. The reflection card gives kids a visual to work through and problem-solve a situation that might have been related to their current stress.  It has visuals for “how you are feeling,”  “what …

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Family Stress During the Holidays?

Hi Everyone! I am interested in providing some extra resources during the holidays that supports family, child and parent relaxation.  Please help me provide resources you need by filling out this quick, 3-question survey.  I appreciate your feedback so very much! Wishing you a restful, peaceful holiday season! Latest Post:

Turtle Time

I often encourage children to do “turtle time” when they are feeling overwhelmed or experiencing a state of unease or anger.   When our emotions run high, having a code word or signal to initiate a calming activity is important.  “Turtle Time” can serve as that signal.  I explain to students that turtle time helps …

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