In this episode we talk about mindfulness. I lead you through a practice to demonstrate how increasing awareness can lead to a change in our perspective and lead to empathy and more deeply connected relationships.

In this episode you will learn how to use your natural pause button.   Our breath helps to diffuse difficult situation that may arrise and can lead to self regulation and more positive interactions.  Children can also learn to use their own pause button.  Learn a fun way to teach this tool and equip your children so they can regulate their energy and emotions.   https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/yogi/kelly/

In this episode Heather shared her whole family approach to providing the opportunity to find balance and calm in the chaos of life. Heather gives us tips on mindfulness, embracing your inner child, finding practices that fit your families needs, and more. For more information on Heather’s programs visit https://www.growhappyfamily.com/

In this episode you will learn about the mind body connection. You will practice a technique that demonstrated this connection of our thoughts and sensations in our body. Paying attention to this connection can help you create a more calm, comfortable, and joyful state for you and your children.

In this episode Janine Halloran shares her knowledge and resources with us.  We talk about how to identify if your child is struggling with anxiety.  We also talk about how to choose a coping skill that will be a good fit for your child.  Janine gives us some great tips on using mindfulness in our day and helping our children to develop coping skills that they will be able to use when they feel anxiety, stress, and big emotions .  You can find Janine's wonderful resources on her website https://copingskillsforkids.com/#.  You can also find Janine Halloran on Youtube and on instragram @Copingskillsforkids.

Does your child have a hard time waiting? There are times we need to wait and either excitement, anxiety, or frustration can build. Use this mindful tip to make waiting easier and encourage patience and self control.

In this short episode I talk about my New Years tradition of choosing a word for the upcoming year. This helps to give me focus throughout the year without creating anxiety of achieving big goals. I also discuss the podcast schedule for 2021.

In this episode I will discuss how we can work through big emotions during the holiday season.  We will talk about a three step process to find peace and joy during what can be a very stressful and emotional time for many people including chidlren.  We will go through acknowledging our emotions, changing our mindset, and finding gratitude.

In this episode I speak to Jessica about her journey with yoga and creating her podcast. We also talk about mindfulness and ways to practice this with children.