Mindfulness Exercises to Encourage Sleep
Practicing MindfulnessJuly 23, 2018 9:54 am
Mindfulness meditation offers a novel and effective approach to emotion regulation and stress reduction that can dramatically improve sleep patterns.
How Mantras Can Help Kids Feel Calm
Benefits of MindfulnessJuly 16, 2018 10:05 amBig emotions can get the best of all of us. A sudden wave of frustration, anxiety or fear can cause even a usually calm, rational adult to lose her cool. A child overwhelmed by emotion may react so strongly that he feels powerless to calm down. Parents and caregivers can help a child manage strong emotions by teaching him a simple mantra and explaining what is happening in his body when he feels overwhelmed.
Teaching Kids to Cultivate Happiness
Practicing MindfulnessJuly 10, 2018 9:25 am
Nurturing happiness can be very similar to the cultivation of a garden. Yes, you need initial resources to build the garden, but it is the care of the garden that makes it successful. As a parent, you strive to provide the essential resources for your child’s well-being and happiness like love, support and stability, but your child also can make choices and do things that impact her happiness.
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