Today's teens and tweens are under more pressure, exposed to more constant stimuli, and navigating social media unlike any other generation. In today's Mindful Conversations with KAY episode, Kelly and Kristi discuss the importance empowering our young adults with mindfulness tools. Listen to their conversation as they explore:

*Effects of mounting expectations on our teens and tweens

*Exploring identities

*Mindfulness practices to build self-awareness and emotional intelligence

*Brain development

*Learning to recognize your inner knowing through body cues

*Introducing and practicing mindfulness with teens and tweens

Blog posts:

Connecting to Teens Through Yoga: https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/blog/kids-yoga-teens-children-tweens-meditation/

Teens Need a Technology Time-Out: https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/blog/teens-need-a-technology-time-out/

Encouraging Teens to Act Selflessly- Practicing Seva: https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/blog/seva-teens-yoga-service-selfless-karma-volunteer/

Walk Like a Warrior: https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/blog/kids-yoga-teen-tween-confidence-warrior-strength/

For further learning:

TeenKAY: https://learn.kiddingaroundyoga.com/p/teen-kay?_ga=2.120675660.571175401.1655580917-118241787.1649444179

PreTeen Yoga: How to Adapt a Yoga Class for Growing Yogis: https://learn.kiddingaroundyoga.com/p/how-to-adapt-a-kids-yoga-class-for-growing-yogis?_ga=2.154876412.571175401.1655580917-118241787.1649444179

PreTeen Yoga Sample Class and Crafts: https://learn.kiddingaroundyoga.com/p/pre-teen-yoga-2?_ga=2.116537410.571175401.1655580917-118241787.1649444179

Getting More Out of Crafts for Teens; https://learn.kiddingaroundyoga.com/p/getting-more-out-of-crafts-for-teens/?_ga=2.150149490.571175401.1655580917-118241787.1649444179