In this episode I am joined by psychologist, Marjorie Aunos.  Marjorie begins by telling us her incredible story.  Her life changing experience led her to finding a new perspective and way of approaching life.  We talk about character strenghths, positive pschology, and how they both relate to mindfulness.  The tips Marjorie shares are so valuable for both teachers and parents.  If you would like to learn ways to change your perespective and help your children become resillent and confident...

In this episode I speak with yoga teacher, Sophie Spoor.  Sophie shares with us the powerful benefits of bringing yoga to the special needs population.  She also shares how to adapt to reach this population to allow them to find the most benefits from the practice of yoga.  Sophie is a French Yoga teacher, mum of 3, established in Singapore since 2007. She created So Yoga, to teach Yoga to Kids, Families and Adults in Singapore, and aims at bringing Fun and Happiness, Peace and Relaxation...

In this episode I talk to two moms who found themselves on a journey in the special needs  ommunity.  We learn the stories of both Taryn Lagonigro and Jessica Quarello, how their daughters brought them together and ignited a passion in both of them to serve the moms of special needs chidlren.  Jessica and Taryn founded Extra Lucky Moms to create community for all special needs moms, regardless of what diagnosis their kids have. This platform is a place for moms to come to get inspired and...

In this episode I am joined by Nikki Hedstrom.  Nikki is an author of a children's book, A Thought is a Thought, that explores the concept of our thoughts.  We talk about how anxiety showed up for Nikki early in her life and how she used that experience to create a resource for parents, teachers, therapists, and children.   Nikki is a first-time author from Vancouver, BC, Canada with a passion for helping people and creating change. She has been working in the advertising industry for the...

Today's episode I talk with occupational therapist and yoga teacher, Michelle Amussen. In this conversation we talk about the powerful ways we can utilize mindfulness everyday to prmote wellness.   Michelle graduated in 2009 with her BS in Health Promotion and Education and later in 2013 with her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Utah. As a graduate student, she researched the benefits of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) in helping individuals with...

In this episode I talk about the fact that I have been feeling overwhelmed with having to make so many decisions over this past year.  The pandemic has made even small decisions into big ones.  I noticed a feeling of exhaustion and overwhelm around decsion making and that had me turning to my mindfulness practice.  I decided to rethink decisions and look at them as a chance to be curious and observe.  I also talk about how we can practice this with our children.   

In this episode I chat with Sara Weis. Best-selling author Sara J. Weis is a creative and passionate teacher who has inspired children for over twenty years. In Go Go Yoga for Kids, Sara has combined her experience as a school teacher and a certified kid and adult yoga instructor to introduce children to yoga in engaging and child-friendly ways. Sara is the author of Go Go Yoga for Kids: A Complete Guide to Yoga with Kids, Yoga Lessons for Children and Yoga Games & Activities for...

Susan Rose shares her new book, Everyone is good at something. In this book Katie can't seem to do anything right in PE, until the day that the teacher introduces yoga to the class. Then Katie discovers that everyone is good at something! More than just a story, Everybody's Good at Something is a fun and effective yoga practice for kids! IGTV video link https://www.instagram.com/tv/CQ8UZgtDzXz/?utm_medium=copy_link Visit www.susanroseyoga.com for more information on the book, and other kids...

In this episode Betty and I talk about the value of mindful play and engaging children in imaginative advetures.  Betty Larrea is a poet, the author of Lucinda’s Magical Yoga Adventure and a certified yoga instructor who has been teaching yoga to children ages 6 months to 18 and their families for over 20 years.  She received her 200 hr yoga teacher certification from Three Sisters Yoga in NYC and has certifications from Karma Kids Yoga and Rainbow Kids Yoga. Betty is the founder of Be Yoga...

In this episode Jelena Basrak explains the philosophy of Montessori.  We take a look at the ideas of that philosophy and how they can be applied to life at home with our children.  As an intuitive parenting coach, Jelena using both Montessori and inner work to guide moms of young children to calm the chaos in their home and in their head.  We identify the ways in which these concepts apply to mindfulness and how beneficial this work can be for families.  Jelena has great tips to offer to get...

In this episode I am Joined by Maria Jones, a health professional, yoga instructor, and course creator.  Maria teaches us about EFT and the benefits of the practice.  We dive into the process of EFT and how this technique can be used for both adults and children.  Listen to the full episode to get all the details and resources Maria has to share. https://yuvayogauk.substack.com/ https://www.thetappingsolution.com/gorilla-thumps/details.php

In this episode I will guide you through a visualization to help you find relaxation and calm in your body and mind. This meditation is appropriate for any age and I encourage you to enjoy it and share it with the children in your life as well. Thank you to Amanda James for allowing me to share this meditation from her ebook. To purchase this book visit https://store.kiddingaroundyoga.com/collections/frontpage/products/secret-garden-meditations-ebook

In this episode Rachel talks about the benefits of being in nature, what we can do if we don't have access to nature, and how to encourage our children to connect with nature.  Rachel shares that when we engage with nature we can cultivate empathy, growth-mindset, and the joy of being in the moment.  The research that Rachel shares is fascinating and the practical tips for your family to embrace nature can offer you a great place to start.  Listen to the full episode to hear all the details....

In this episode I talk about the struggle to be kind to ourselves. I have noticed a trend in my classes that children and teens struggle to compliment themselves. I recently taught a full week of classes focused on saying kind things and found that many students could not say something nice about themselves. As I thought about this I realized I struggle with this too. This got me thinking about how I can help change that. Tune in to learn about how I am challenging myself to be a catalyst to...

In this episode I talk with early educator and author, Daniel Olcsvary.  Daniel has been a teacher in early childhood for over 19 years.  His experience in the classroom led him to learn about mindfulness.  He began to practice mindful techniques like mediation and found it gave him a new way of viewing the world and a way to deal with stress.  His interest grew deeper and he eventually began to share the practices with his students.  Daniel shares with us tips for parents or anyone who works...

In this episode Allie talks about the role social emotional learning plays in education. She tells us the benefits of practicing coping skills all day long and gives great tips on how teachers and parents can address the emotional needs of their children.

In this episode I give tips on how to help children through big transitions. As we approach the transition from school to summer break this can be a confusing time. Listen in today to get some ways to help ease the stress of this transition.

In today's episode I am joined by coach, Jessica Klasnick.  Jessica is a certified Life Coach with The Life Coach School and graduate of RaMa Institute for Applied Yogic Science and Technology,  she works with a library of tools to create change that include causal coaching, meditation, and future focus principals. These techniques focus on a mastering of the mind to create lasting effects. She doesn’t teach you how to recreate her best life. She teaches you how to discover your own.  We...

In this episode I talk about how to utilize mindfulness practices with your child to help them transition more easily to bedtime.  I will focus on three goals of the bedtime routine.  The first is making connections with your child.  Many children struggle at bedtime because it means separating from you.  So I will give tips on how to emphasize your connection prior to bedtime.  We will also talk about using movement to calm and prepare their bodies and help your child release any extra...

In this episode I am joined by Ashley Olson, a certified pediatric sleep consultant. We talk all about normalizing the sleep struggles, tips on how to approach sleep difficulties in a holistic way, and so much more. Listen in to help find the way to sleep that will keep your entire family well. connect with Ashley:  https://www.instagram.com/heavensentsleep/ https://searchmysocial.media/heavensentsleep

Do you find mealtimes to be a battle?  Have trouble getting your kids to eat what you prepared or even getting them to the table?  Listen to this episode to learn mindfulness tips on how to keep calm and help to create more enjoyable mealtimes with your family.

In this episode with Mandi DeGennaro we chat all about how to help create healthy eating habits for your family.  If you are like me I often struggled to get my kids to try new foods and eat those veggies.  Mandi gives us some great tips on how to connect with your kids in the kitchen and get your kids invested in eating healthy.  Making mindful choices about what goes into our bodies is a skill that needs to be taught young.  Creating good habits is much easier than to break bad habits....

Using affirmations can help us to create self talk that will serve us is a positive way. This meditation incorporates affirmations that you can use for both you and your children. Our inner dialogue is so important. We want to talk to ourselves like we do to our family and friends.

In this Episode I am joined by Dr. Sandy Zanella, author of Happy Yogis.  Sandy tell us about her yoga journey and how she created her children's yoga book.  We talk about the benefits of yoga for children and she gives us tips on ways to use yoga with our children.  We also talk about affirmations and how we can help our chidlren to create positive self talk and so much more.   Happy Yogis...