In this episode I am joined by psychologist, Marjorie Aunos. Marjorie begins by telling us her incredible story. Her life changing experience led her to finding a new perspective and way of approaching life. We talk about character strenghths, positive pschology, and how they both relate to mindfulness. The tips Marjorie shares are so valuable for both teachers and parents. If you would like to learn ways to change your perespective and help your children become resillent and confident then list...
Aug 19, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 79
In this episode I speak with yoga teacher, Sophie Spoor. Sophie shares with us the powerful benefits of bringing yoga to the special needs population. She also shares how to adapt to reach this population to allow them to find the most benefits from the practice of yoga. Sophie is a French Yoga teacher, mum of 3, established in Singapore since 2007. She created So Yoga, to teach Yoga to Kids, Families and Adults in Singapore, and aims at bringing Fun and Happiness, Peace and Relaxation through y...
Aug 12, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 78
In this episode I talk to two moms who found themselves on a journey in the special needs ommunity. We learn the stories of both Taryn Lagonigro and Jessica Quarello, how their daughters brought them together and ignited a passion in both of them to serve the moms of special needs chidlren. Jessica and Taryn founded Extra Lucky Moms to create community for all special needs moms, regardless of what diagnosis their kids have. This platform is a place for moms to come to get inspired and fulfilled...
Jul 29, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 77
In this episode I am joined by Nikki Hedstrom. Nikki is an author of a children's book, A Thought is a Thought, that explores the concept of our thoughts. We talk about how anxiety showed up for Nikki early in her life and how she used that experience to create a resource for parents, teachers, therapists, and children. Nikki is a first-time author from Vancouver, BC, Canada with a passion for helping people and creating change. She has been working in the advertising industry for the past 15 ye...
Jul 22, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 76
Today's episode I talk with occupational therapist and yoga teacher, Michelle Amussen. In this conversation we talk about the powerful ways we can utilize mindfulness everyday to prmote wellness. Michelle graduated in 2009 with her BS in Health Promotion and Education and later in 2013 with her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Utah. As a graduate student, she researched the benefits of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) in helping individuals with depression...
Jul 15, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 75
In this episode I talk about the fact that I have been feeling overwhelmed with having to make so many decisions over this past year. The pandemic has made even small decisions into big ones. I noticed a feeling of exhaustion and overwhelm around decsion making and that had me turning to my mindfulness practice. I decided to rethink decisions and look at them as a chance to be curious and observe. I also talk about how we can practice this with our children.
Jul 12, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 74
In this episode I chat with Sara Weis. Best-selling author Sara J. Weis is a creative and passionate teacher who has inspired children for over twenty years. In Go Go Yoga for Kids, Sara has combined her experience as a school teacher and a certified kid and adult yoga instructor to introduce children to yoga in engaging and child-friendly ways. Sara is the author of Go Go Yoga for Kids: A Complete Guide to Yoga with Kids, Yoga Lessons for Children and Yoga Games & Activities for Children. S...
Jul 08, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 73
Susan Rose shares her new book, Everyone is good at something. In this book Katie can't seem to do anything right in PE, until the day that the teacher introduces yoga to the class. Then Katie discovers that everyone is good at something! More than just a story, Everybody's Good at Something is a fun and effective yoga practice for kids! IGTV video link https://www.instagram.com/tv/CQ8UZgtDzXz/?utm_medium=copy_link Visit www.susanroseyoga.com for more information on the book, and other kids yoga...
Jul 05, 2021•13 min•Season 2Ep. 73
In this episode Betty and I talk about the value of mindful play and engaging children in imaginative advetures. Betty Larrea is a poet, the author of Lucinda’s Magical Yoga Adventure and a certified yoga instructor who has been teaching yoga to children ages 6 months to 18 and their families for over 20 years. She received her 200 hr yoga teacher certification from Three Sisters Yoga in NYC and has certifications from Karma Kids Yoga and Rainbow Kids Yoga. Betty is the founder of Be Yoga Be Lov...
Jul 01, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 72
In this episode Jelena Basrak explains the philosophy of Montessori. We take a look at the ideas of that philosophy and how they can be applied to life at home with our children. As an intuitive parenting coach, Jelena using both Montessori and inner work to guide moms of young children to calm the chaos in their home and in their head. We identify the ways in which these concepts apply to mindfulness and how beneficial this work can be for families. Jelena has great tips to offer to get you sta...
Jun 24, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 71
In this episode I am Joined by Maria Jones, a health professional, yoga instructor, and course creator. Maria teaches us about EFT and the benefits of the practice. We dive into the process of EFT and how this technique can be used for both adults and children. Listen to the full episode to get all the details and resources Maria has to share. https://yuvayogauk.substack.com/ https://www.thetappingsolution.com/gorilla-thumps/details.php
Jun 17, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 70
In this episode I will guide you through a visualization to help you find relaxation and calm in your body and mind. This meditation is appropriate for any age and I encourage you to enjoy it and share it with the children in your life as well. Thank you to Amanda James for allowing me to share this meditation from her ebook. To purchase this book visit https://store.kiddingaroundyoga.com/collections/frontpage/products/secret-garden-meditations-ebook
Jun 14, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 69
In this episode Rachel talks about the benefits of being in nature, what we can do if we don't have access to nature, and how to encourage our children to connect with nature. Rachel shares that when we engage with nature we can cultivate empathy, growth-mindset, and the joy of being in the moment. The research that Rachel shares is fascinating and the practical tips for your family to embrace nature can offer you a great place to start. Listen to the full episode to hear all the details. Rachel...
Jun 10, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 68
In this episode I talk about the struggle to be kind to ourselves. I have noticed a trend in my classes that children and teens struggle to compliment themselves. I recently taught a full week of classes focused on saying kind things and found that many students could not say something nice about themselves. As I thought about this I realized I struggle with this too. This got me thinking about how I can help change that. Tune in to learn about how I am challenging myself to be a catalyst to cha...
Jun 07, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 67
In this episode I talk with early educator and author, Daniel Olcsvary. Daniel has been a teacher in early childhood for over 19 years. His experience in the classroom led him to learn about mindfulness. He began to practice mindful techniques like mediation and found it gave him a new way of viewing the world and a way to deal with stress. His interest grew deeper and he eventually began to share the practices with his students. Daniel shares with us tips for parents or anyone who works with ch...
Jun 03, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 66
In this episode Allie talks about the role social emotional learning plays in education. She tells us the benefits of practicing coping skills all day long and gives great tips on how teachers and parents can address the emotional needs of their children.
May 27, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 65
In this episode I give tips on how to help children through big transitions. As we approach the transition from school to summer break this can be a confusing time. Listen in today to get some ways to help ease the stress of this transition.
May 24, 2021•15 min•Season 2Ep. 64
In today's episode I am joined by coach, Jessica Klasnick. Jessica is a certified Life Coach with The Life Coach School and graduate of RaMa Institute for Applied Yogic Science and Technology, she works with a library of tools to create change that include causal coaching, meditation, and future focus principals. These techniques focus on a mastering of the mind to create lasting effects. She doesn’t teach you how to recreate her best life. She teaches you how to discover your own. We talk all a...
May 20, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 63
In this episode I talk about how to utilize mindfulness practices with your child to help them transition more easily to bedtime. I will focus on three goals of the bedtime routine. The first is making connections with your child. Many children struggle at bedtime because it means separating from you. So I will give tips on how to emphasize your connection prior to bedtime. We will also talk about using movement to calm and prepare their bodies and help your child release any extra energy they m...
May 17, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 62
In this episode I am joined by Ashley Olson, a certified pediatric sleep consultant. We talk all about normalizing the sleep struggles, tips on how to approach sleep difficulties in a holistic way, and so much more. Listen in to help find the way to sleep that will keep your entire family well. connect with Ashley: https://www.instagram.com/heavensentsleep/ https://searchmysocial.media/heavensentsleep
May 13, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Do you find mealtimes to be a battle? Have trouble getting your kids to eat what you prepared or even getting them to the table? Listen to this episode to learn mindfulness tips on how to keep calm and help to create more enjoyable mealtimes with your family.
May 10, 2021•12 min•Season 2Ep. 60
In this episode with Mandi DeGennaro we chat all about how to help create healthy eating habits for your family. If you are like me I often struggled to get my kids to try new foods and eat those veggies. Mandi gives us some great tips on how to connect with your kids in the kitchen and get your kids invested in eating healthy. Making mindful choices about what goes into our bodies is a skill that needs to be taught young. Creating good habits is much easier than to break bad habits. Listen to l...
May 06, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Using affirmations can help us to create self talk that will serve us is a positive way. This meditation incorporates affirmations that you can use for both you and your children. Our inner dialogue is so important. We want to talk to ourselves like we do to our family and friends.
May 03, 2021•8 min•Season 2Ep. 58
In this Episode I am joined by Dr. Sandy Zanella, author of Happy Yogis. Sandy tell us about her yoga journey and how she created her children's yoga book. We talk about the benefits of yoga for children and she gives us tips on ways to use yoga with our children. We also talk about affirmations and how we can help our chidlren to create positive self talk and so much more. Happy Yogis book: https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Yogis-divertido-afirmaciones-positivas-ebook/dp/B08V52G97G/ref=sr_1_1?crid=Y...
Apr 29, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Do you often get swept up in moments of overwhelm and stress? Does your child struggle with big emotions and meltdowns? In this episode I am going to talk about how you can create physical spaces and cues to remind you and your children that you have tools to help you calm down. Calm Jars https://pin.it/5fuzjA6 Pod https://pin.it/6VsyCLO Weighted Stuffed animals https://pin.it/2RMFtvl Sensory Toys https://pin.it/6bDi6ia...
Apr 26, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 56
In this episode I speak with Lauren Buckles. Lauren Buckles is a mom and a certified yoga teacher for both children and adults. She has spent much of the past decade teaching yoga and mindfulness to kids in schools and leading Professional Development workshops for school educators and administrators.Lauren is the creator of Nestful, a platform for families to learn how to integrate mindfulness practices into their daily lives.She lives in the Hudson Valley in upstate NY with her husband and her...
Apr 22, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 55
In this episode I talk about ways that we can help build our children's self confidence and self esteem. So often we look for external approval to feel good about ourselves. This sets us up to constantly basing how we feel about our selves by other's opinions. I give suggestions on how we can fill our own buckets and find confidence in ourselves. If you want to help your child be secure and confident in who they are then listen in to find out some ways to encourage them to look within and to fin...
Apr 19, 2021•12 min•Season 2Ep. 54
In today's episode I am joined by Elissa Dinsmore, a nurse practitioner and yoga teacher. We talk about yoga and mindfulness and the school age child. Our conversation leads us to discussing the challenges chidlren are facing as we navigate the pandemic and the world of screens. Mindfulness tools can be a great source of support for schoolage children. Elissa gives great tips on getting started practicing with this age group. Listen to hear more. Connect with Elissa https://kiddingaroundyoga.com...
Apr 15, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 53
In this episode I talk about making mistakes and how we can use yoga and Mindfulness activities to show our children that mistakes are part of the learning and growing process. Let’s increase resilience and confidence in our children.
Apr 12, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 52
In this episode I am joined by Abigail Wilber, educator, public speaker, and coach. We discuss the benefits of teaching yoga and mindfulness to tweens and teens. Abby brings powerful insight from her extensive background in working with this age group. You will learn tips on how to connect with your teen and how yoga and mindfulness can offer an opportunity to teach life skills that our teens can carry with them for a lifetime. To connect with abby https://www.abigailwilber.com/ If you missed Pa...
Apr 08, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 51
