Do you often get swept up in moments of overwhelm and stress? Does your child struggle with big emotions and meltdowns? In this episode I am going to talk about how you can create physical spaces and cues to remind you and your children that you have tools to help you calm down. Calm Jars   Pod Weighted Stuffed animals Sensory Toys

In this episode I speak with Lauren Buckles. Lauren Buckles is a mom and a certified yoga teacher for both children and adults. She has spent much of the past decade teaching yoga and mindfulness to kids in schools and leading Professional Development workshops for school educators and administrators.Lauren is the creator of Nestful, a platform for families to learn how to integrate mindfulness practices into their daily lives.She lives in the Hudson Valley in upstate NY with her husband and...

In this episode I talk about ways that we can help build our children's self confidence and self esteem.  So often we look for external approval to feel good about ourselves.  This sets us up to constantly basing how we feel about our selves by other's opinions.  I give suggestions on how we can fill our own buckets and find confidence in ourselves.  If you want to help your child be secure and confident in who they are then listen in to find out some ways to encourage them to look within and...

In today's episode I am joined by Elissa Dinsmore, a nurse practitioner and yoga teacher.  We talk about yoga and mindfulness and the school age child.  Our conversation leads us to discussing the challenges chidlren are facing as we navigate the pandemic and the world of screens.  Mindfulness tools can be a great source of support for schoolage children.  Elissa gives great tips on getting started practicing with this age group.  Listen to hear more.

In this episode I talk about making mistakes and how we can use yoga and Mindfulness activities to show our children that mistakes are part of the learning and growing process. Let’s increase resilience and confidence in our children.

In this episode I am joined by Abigail Wilber, educator, public speaker, and coach.  We discuss the benefits of teaching yoga and mindfulness to tweens and teens.  Abby brings powerful insight from her extensive background in working with this age group.  You will learn tips on how to connect with your teen and how yoga and mindfulness can offer an opportunity to teach life skills that our teens can carry with them for a lifetime.   To connect with abby https://www.abigailwilber.com/ If you...

In this episode we will talk about the benefits of shaking and tapping the body. Then you will get tips on how to incorporate that into your day with your children and students. At the end of this episode there is a fun song for you to practice this technique with your children. The Yogi Shake can also be found on Spotify.

In this episode we take a deep dive into practicing yoga and mindfulness with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Margot has an extensive background in early childhood education that she brings to this conversation. We discuss the benefits of practicing yoga at the early stages of life. Such as, body awareness, learning to listen to our bodies signals, and learning to regulate our emotions and energy to just name a few. Margot also gives us great tips on how to both introduce these...

In this episode I talk about engaging in curious thinking as a way to be mindful.  If we can tap into the curiosity that we are all born with that can help us to to live mindfully.  Ask yourself questions about how you are feeling, what sensations you have in your body, notice things around you from this lens of curiosity.  As we get curious about ourselves and what is around us we are kept in the present moment and therefor practicing mindfulness.  Practicing mindfulness with children on the...

In honor of Child Life Month in  this episode we hear from Child Life Specialist, Lisa Ciarroca.  She explains how a child life specialist works with children, adolesents, and families.  We discuss how enxiety and grief may present themselves in our children and how to offer them support.  We also discuss the impact of the pandemic and how we can best move forward to provide hope and healing for children and families.   Lisa A. Ciarrocca, CCLS, RWWP is a Certified Child Life Specialist,...

In this episode we talk about the importance of naming our emotions and acknowledging them in order to help the flow of emotions to come and go. You will learn an activity to do with children that will teach them to do this as well.

In this episode Rachel talks all about how changing how you view behavior can lead to longterm changes in your parenting game.  She introduces us to her term the "Yuck Factor" and teaches us how to identify and address the root of behavior.  She also talks about supporting parents through this process of identifying their own "yuck".  If you are looking to create a home where you feel confident and your children are empowered this is the episode for you. Rachel Bailey is a Parenting...

In todays episode I share a mediation.  This meditaiton offers an opportunity to set an intention and open up your mind and heart to starting anew.  This can be done at the start of a new day, week, or month.  This can also be done anytime you feel you want to make a conscious change in how you are moving through your day.  A change in mindset can be just what we need to bring new possibilities.  

In this episode I talk with Taryn Lagonigro, mom of 4 and yoga studio owner.  We talk about the benefits of having midfulness and yoga as part of your tool box to support you during challenging times.  Taryn sheds light on how she was able to utilize these tools when getting difficult news during her fourth pregnancy.  She also talks about how yoga continues to support her as she parents her four girls.  For more information on Taryn's studio offerings check out the website...

In this episode I discuss the benefit of setting intentions for your day or certain experiences. This practice can help you shift your mindset and your children’s mindset allowing for more opportunities to see and experience the positive.

In this episode I am joined by three wonderful yoga teachers who are part of the team at Kidding Around Yoga.  We talk about the challenges that were faced over the passed year, how Kidding Around Yoga stepped up and made the necesary changes, and how they are offering chidlren's yoga trainings in a variety of ways to reach a broad range of chidlren.  We also cover the wide range of benefits yoga can bring to communites and schools.   For more information visit :https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/

In this episode I talk about ways to teach empathy to our children. Creating homes and classrooms that encourage empathy can be the catalyst that brings the change that the world needs.

In this episode Emily and I dive into the the benefits of bringing yoga into schools.  Yoga can be a tool that helps to transform the environment, mindset, and overall wellnaess of a school's staff and students.  We talk about yoga and mindfulness, how to get started, how studenrs can benefit and so much more.  Listen to learn more and connect with Emily Fleming here www.emilyflemingyoga.com   Join Emily's monthly mailing list here: http://eepurl.com/dzPbIf

In this episode I give you a quick tool of how you can calm big emotions and get focused. Feeling our feet on the ground is a mindfulness practice that is grounding, helps to calm our nervous system and gain focus. Listen for tips on how to practice “feel your feet” for both you and your children.

In this episode we talk about being a parent of a high needs or special needs child and all the emotions that come with that. Lara tells us how her journey has led to a career offering support to other parents. Self care is a must for parents so listen and learn the steps to take to find your self care practice that works for you and your family.

In this episode I talk about the concept of emotions being energy in motions. Feelings come and go. If we push emotions away this flow can be interrupted. Naming and allowing feelings is a skill that can help ourselves and our children live well.

In this episode Stephanie and I talk about the importance of emotional intelligence for parents and children, the connection between mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence, and so much more about creating a calm and connected family. https://www.stephaniepinto.com

In this episode I talk about using opposites in fun and engaing ways to encourage chidlren to have self control and body awareness.  We often expect chidlren to be able to sit still in waiting rooms,  use their "inside voices", not touch things that are not theirs, or move quickly when we are running late.  However,  if we have not taken the time to teach them how to control their body they will often struggle to do as we request. Listen to this Mindful Monday episode to get easy tips on how...

In this episode Adrienne and I have a candid conversation about parenting and how mindfulness can offer parents tools to help make deeper connections with their children. To see more of what Adrienne offers visit https://www.lifeinthemomentsc.com/. For more information on my programs visit www.kiddingaroundyoga.com/Kelly

In this episode I talk about how mindfulness can help us to deal with challenging behavior. Learn a 5 step process to help recognize and regulate our emotions, notice our thoughts, change our mindset, and support our children through a challenge.