Guest: Melanie Almada, M.S., LMFT

In this episode of Helping Kids Thrive, Nicole sits down with Marriage and Family Counselor, Melanie Almada, to discuss how parents can harness the power of mindfulness practices in their families.

Benefits of mindfulness include:

• Reduced chronic and acute stress
• Decreased risk of anxiety and depression
• Improved concentration and focus
• Increased productivity and flow
• Increased emotional regulation
• Increased relaxation
• Better Sleep

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Sesame Street Monster Meditation
• Mindful Monkey, Happy Panda (children's book)
• Breathe With Me Barbie
• Calm App
• Om the Otter (children's book)
• Zenimals

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