Mindfulness, meditation and yoga are already popular among adults today, but parents are discovering more and more the benefits these can have for their children. “Yoga Calm” is a children’s yoga and ...
Mindfulness is the quality or state of being conscious or aware of something. Some schools are opting to teach mindfulness as a part of their lesson plans. When linked to social-emotional learning, ...
When kids (or adults) are really mad, words and reactions can be ugly. The inability to calm down, self-regulate, and manage anger can have lasting negative effects, the most important of which can be ...
Modern children face immense stress from school and digital overload. Ayurveda, an ancient Indian health system, provides ...
When Angela Lamb started teaching kids’ yoga in 2017, inspired by her older daughter who tried it at YMCA camp, there weren’t many lessons tailored toward children. So Lamb, who is the author of ...
It happens to every child in one form or another: anxiety. As parents, we want to shield our children from life’s anxious moments, but navigating anxiety is an essential life skill that will serve ...
Mindfulness has been a buzzy term for years now, with a slew of mental health experts and celebrities raving about the perks of focusing one's attention on the present without judgment. But while a ...
There is a particular combination of helplessness, frustration and bewilderment that come with certain moments of parenthood: when your preteen child is melting down over a minor inconvenience, when ...
In yoga, focusing on and controlling your breathing is called pranayama. Slowing down how fast you inhale and exhale your breath can help you control and calm your body. Next time you are feeling ...