This week I spoke to the lovely Jana York, a certified mindfulness and meditation teacher about how we can help our kids through the power of the breath. Mindfulness thankfully is everywhere these days, it may have started in the east but it’s definitely being adopted in the west. Speaking of geography, Jana York has taught children in Japan and Thailand, from her experience there she learned a lot of ways to use sensory toys and games to help children self-regulate and be more at peace with their anxiety. 

The topics we cover in this episode are;

How Jana first found mindfulness 

Teaching army bases in Japan and Thailand

The difficulties army children face when moving countries

The Calming Corner and its benefits

It’s not about punishment, it’s about self regulation

How sensory toys can help 

Breathing props

Why Jana decided to write her book

Jana’s firefly analogy

How Jana likes to relax

And remember, do not forget about yourself, take a few minutes for you and have a little fun!

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About The Guest - Jana York

Jana York is a certified mindfulness and meditation teacher and has been a mindfulness practitioner and children’s mindfulness educator for more than a decade. She has conducted research and written on mindfulness. Her main passion is teaching children how to reduce anxiety and self-regulate while being in the present moment. Ms York is a special contributor in the Teaching Mindfulness book. She is the author of U Is for Understanding – Claire’s Journey toward Mindfulness and is featured in the book Educating Mindfully – Stories of Transformation through Mindfulness. She hosts workshops for parents and teachers and loves taking part in podcasts and mindfulness summits to help share her love for mindfulness.

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Jana’s Book - U is for Understanding - https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Claires-Journey-toward-Mindfulness-ebook/dp/B08KWJ3BTR/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=u+is+for+understanding+claire%27s+journey+toward+mindfulness&qid=1659994640&sr=8-1

Jana’s Book - Teaching Mindfulness - https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Mindfulness-Amoneeta-Beckstein-ebook/dp/B0B5HSZJXL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=162CJTWXC7XHQ&keywords=Teaching+Mindfulness+Amoneeta+Beckstein&qid=1659994694&sprefix=teaching+mindfulness+amoneeta+beckstein%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1

About The Host - Janine Halloran

Janine Halloran is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, an author, a speaker, an entrepreneur and a mom. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Janine has been working primarily with children, adolescents, and their families for over 20 years. She is the Founder of 'Coping Skills for Kids', where she creates products and resources to help kids learn to cope with their feelings in safe and healthy ways. Janine also founded 'Encourage Play’ which dedicated to helping kids learn and practice social skills in the most natural way - through play! 

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