Do you know the story about nutcracker? The holiday nutcracker story is based on the book written by E.T.A. Hoffmann. In this story, the nutcracker comes to a life on the Christmas Eve day. I made a guided mindful moment using the nutcracker story in this episode. This can give you and your child a great mindful time and quality time in the holiday season. Play every morning and enjoy a little mindful time together.🎄 Related blog post: https://everydayfunday.ca/be-thankful-to-be-alive-with-nutc...
Dec 02, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 30
One day, the boy with flowers in his hair starts to lose his petals. It’s a difficult and sad time for him. How does he go through this time? That’s what children can learn from this book, “The Boy with Flowers in His Hair” by Jarvis. In this episode, I talk about the general lessons that can be found in the story. But I don’t stop there.😉 I share the things that I personally found in the story to teach children about the growth mindset. Listen to the episode and learn how you can use this book...
Nov 27, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 29
“Cloudy day doesn’t mean that there is no sun” is not just an explanation for children. Don’t you need to hear this in your life sometimes?🧐 When you feel low and gloomy. I’m using a children book to explain about this. Listen to the episode to learn how to teach this to your child and also to give a reminder to yourself.💛 Related blog post: https://everydayfunday.ca/cloudy-day-doesnt-mean-that-there-is-no-sun/ . . . ⭐️Website: EVERYDAY FUNDAY https://everydayfunday.ca/ ⭐️Contact me: info@ever...
Nov 13, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 28
I hope I don’t need to have an uneasy trip again but the strategies that I found from my last trip will be forever kept in my back pocket. I struggled a bit at the beginning of my last trip to Korea with ungroundedness and I’m sharing what helped me not to drown in the negativity and to finish the trip well. It’s an epilogue to my trip and a note that your best friend is handing you.💌🧡 Related blog post: https://everydayfunday.ca/travel-guide-for-your-mental-health-groundedness/ . . . ⭐️Websit...
Oct 30, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Saying “Nothing bad happens in our world” is a lie. I think it’s more important to equip our children with ways to deal with bad things and move forward. There is a famous teaching that uses a crumpled paper heart. In this episode, I talk about this heart and what we can teach further with this heart to help our children become independent and happy human beings. Related blog post: https://everydayfunday.ca/what-can-we-do-when-we-are-hurt-wrinkled-heart/ . . . ⭐️Website: EVERYDAY FUNDAY https://...
Sep 16, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 26
I found a book that you can use to teach about creativity and growth mindset to your child. It’s the book “I’m Not Just a Scribble” by Diane Alber. This is a well-known book I guess and you probably read it before. But I don’t know if you knew that you could teach the growth mindset with it?! Listen to this episode and learn how you can use this book to develop your child’s growth mindset. There are things that are hard to learn for children unless they are pointed out and explained by adults.😉...
Aug 27, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Why do you meditate? I do it because it makes me feel good and calm after. If you always try to have more mindful time or meditation with your child, I bet you had this question from your child. Why do we meditate? In this episode, I tell you how to answer to this question. You will even learn a play to better explain about meditation.✨✌🏼 Related blog post: https://everydayfunday.ca/when-your-child-asks-why-do-we-meditate/ . . . ⭐️Website: EVERYDAY FUNDAY https://everydayfunday.ca/ ⭐️Contact me...
Aug 07, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Shyness is something that can be different at times and that can be changed through practice. If you are worried about your child being too shy at times, listen to this episode! I share my thoughts about shyness and things that can be done to help overcome the shyness. Related blog post: https://everydayfunday.ca/is-your-child-too-shy/ . . . ⭐️Website: EVERYDAY FUNDAY https://everydayfunday.ca/ ⭐️Contact me: info@everydayfunday.ca ⭐️ Instagram: @teacher.gela https://www.instagram.com/teacher.gel...
Jul 22, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 23
If mindfulness is very new idea for your child, try starting it with a children book. Today I’m showing you a way to introduce mindfulness with the book “Amos & Boris”. Good for both toddlers and preschoolers! Related blog post: https://everydayfunday.ca/start-with-easy-mindful-moments-with-book-amos-boris/ . . . ⭐️Website: EVERYDAY FUNDAY https://everydayfunday.ca/ ⭐️Contact me: info@everydayfunday.ca ⭐️ Instagram: @teacher.gela https://www.instagram.com/teacher.gela/ ⭐️ Youtube: @teacherge...
Jul 02, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Is your child’s ONLY interest superheroes? I talk about this and suggest some solutions to change this situation. Related blog post: https://everydayfunday.ca/if-your-child-only-likes-superheroes/ . . . ⭐️Website: EVERYDAY FUNDAY https://everydayfunday.ca/ ⭐️Contact me: info@everydayfunday.ca ⭐️ Instagram: @teacher.gela https://www.instagram.com/teacher.gela/ ⭐️ Youtube: @teachergela https://www.youtube.com/@teachergela/...
Jun 19, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 21
I want to introduce this calming beach children song. Perfect for summer time and it’s great for mindfulness. Listen to the episode and learn how you can use this song to have a mindful time together with your child. Blog post for this play: https://everydayfunday.ca/mindfulness-play-with-song-she-sells-sea-shells/ . . . ⭐️Website: EVERYDAY FUNDAY https://everydayfunday.ca/ ⭐️Contact me: info@everydayfunday.ca ⭐️ Instagram: @teacher.gela https://www.instagram.com/teacher.gela/ ⭐️ Youtube: @teach...
Jun 04, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 20
How is your “rainy May” going? 😛We have lots of rainy days in May in Toronto. How about your area? If you have a rain season or you’re just thinking about how you can survive consecutive gloomy rainy days, this podcast is for you! I use the book “Singing in the Rain” by Tim Hopgood and teach you how you can enjoy rainy days and teach positive mindset to your little child. . . . ⭐️Business: EVERYDAY FUNDAY https://everydayfunday.ca/ ⭐️Contact me: info@everydayfunday.ca ⭐️ Instagram: @teacher.gel...
May 22, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Have you ever seriously thought about teaching empathy to your young child? Let me show you where empathy is needed in young children’s life. I will also show you a way to teach empathy to your little one with the children book! . . . ⭐️Business: EVERYDAY FUNDAY https://everydayfunday.ca/ ⭐️Contact me: info@everydayfunday.ca ⭐️ Instagram: @teacher.gela https://www.instagram.com/teacher.gela/ ⭐️ Youtube: @teachergela https://www.youtube.com/@teachergela/...
Apr 03, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Let’s develop our focusing and mindfulness skills. With the fun lemon-squeezing play! Read the book “The Red Lemon” and do this play with your child.🍋😆 P.S. Sorry for saying “father McPhee” for “farmer McPhee”😂 *Lemonade Stand Song I mentioned in the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhxrBYOZQiU . . . ⭐️Business: EVERYDAY FUNDAY https://everydayfunday.ca/ ⭐️Contact me: info@everydayfunday.ca ⭐️ Instagram: @teacher.gela https://www.instagram.com/teacher.gela/ ⭐️ Youtube: @teachergela http...
Mar 30, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 17
How often do you lift your head up and look at the sky? How often do we get to see or think about a bigger world? When we look at a bigger space, our perspective is broaden. Give your child an opportunity to look and think about a bigger world by using a book about space!😉 * 5 Little Men in a Flying Saucer (the song I mentioned in this episode) https://youtube.com/watch?v=2E3p_51tJx0&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE . . . ⭐️Business: EVERYDAY FUNDAY https://everydayfunday.ca/ ⭐️Contact me: info@everyday...
Mar 19, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Feelings and emotions are important in building social relationships. But they are also very important in self-development and growth mindset. Have you ever talked with your child about how love feels like? In this episode, I use the book “A Box of Butterflies” by Jo Rooks and talk about how you can start teaching about feelings and emotions to your young child. Appropriate for toddlers and preschoolers. :) . . . ⭐️Business: EVERYDAY FUNDAY https://everydayfunday.ca/ ⭐️Contact me: info@everydayf...
Mar 13, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Are you okay with being alone? Are you okay with being different? Let’s talk about this topic and see how we can teach this to our children as well! . . . ⭐️Business: EVERYDAY FUNDAY https://everydayfunday.ca/ ⭐️Contact me: info@everydayfunday.ca ⭐️ Instagram: @teacher.gela https://www.instagram.com/teacher.gela/ ⭐️ Youtube: @teachergela https://www.youtube.com/@teachergela/...
Mar 09, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Helicopter parenting? What is it? I talk about what helicopter parenting looks like in daily life. Let’s go through some examples together and learn what we need to do to raise an independent and confident children. . . . ⭐️ INDEPENDENCE Class (mentioned in the podcast) https://everyday-funday-shop.myshopify.com/products/class-build-independence ⭐️Business: EVERYDAY FUNDAY https://everydayfunday.ca/ ⭐️Contact me: info@everydayfunday.ca ⭐️ Instagram: @teacher.gela https://www.instagram.com/teache...
Feb 28, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Sometimes (actually often times) I want to treat myself with luxurious things. Don’t you have these times? The fancy croissants can make me feel special and I had to make them! We will make this making-beautiful-unicron-croissant experience a win-win for you and your child, so get ready to bring your little one with you. If you want to know more detailed information and related photos, visit Everyday Funday Blog here! Wanna be a close friend? Join in my email list from everydayfunday.ca...
Feb 19, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Valentine’s Day is my second favourite special day and I’m so excited to talk to you about this day! In today’s podcast episode, I suggest things that you can do with your little one at home for Valentine’s Day. How to start talking about it, what you can do together and develop confidence and self-esteem, and a book that is perfect for mindful parents like you.😍 Listen and get all the resources!
Feb 11, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Have you ever heard of the phrase “Anxious mom, anxious child”? I’m a big believer in role-modelling and I believe a mother/father is the greatest role-model for her/his child. Role-modelling is the main strategy that I recommend in all my classes. So when I saw this sentence, “If you want a gentle child, be gentle”, I had to share it with you and talk about it with you. So in this week’s podcast, I talk about how you can be a good role-model for your child to become an ambitious human with grow...
Jan 30, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 10
