A Mindful Way to Reflect: Rose, Thorn, and Bud
At times of transition, we can help our children reflect back on the year, the month, and even each day. Try this reflection activity and help students think about successes, challenges, and new ideas.
Mindfulness in an Emergency
In an emergency state – when the streets are burning, pandemic is spreading, and ecology is crumbling, what do we do with our mindfulness practice? Try the Three R's of Mindfulness to rise to the moment: regulation, resilience, and realization.
Healing Our Hearts
In the wake of the killing of George Floyd and the resulting nationwide protests, many of us are challenged with making sense of our grief and loss – both for ourselves, and with the children in our lives. Mindfulness can be a tool to develop awareness and compassion so we are resourced to take action to address racism and injustice.
Screens, Schooling, Structure: Finding Family Balance During the Pandemic
There’s no perfect answer as to what our kids need in the middle of a pandemic, we’re all doing our best. Developmental pediatrician and parent, Dr. Mark Bertin, offers 4 helpful tips for consideration.
Is It Self-Indulgent to Be Self-Compassionate?
The number one reason people give for why they aren’t more self-compassionate is: they’re afraid they’ll let themselves get away with anything. But in fact, the research shows the exact opposite – Dr. Kristin Neff, explains.
Perspective from an NYC Educator: The Merits of “Passing Time”
An NYC educator shares what he's hearing from his students in these unprecedented times and how he's bringing back virtual "passing time" or "recess" – a critical element in his students' day. Try these 4 ideas in your virtual classroom.
Mindful Schools Research Update, Vol. 2
The current field of mindfulness in education rests on a foundation of research. This research update offers an overview of the benefits of mindfulness for youth and current highlights in research studies through April 2020.
Resilience and Routines for Families During the Pandemic
Parents are juggling jobs, kids, school, screen time – and trying to create balanced routines for their families. Here are some simple tips for sustaining health and well being during the pandemic.
Making Mindful Breathing Fun: It’s as Easy as ABC…
For those who think the idea of teaching little kids to settle down and quietly focus on their breath is beyond comprehension, the ABC's can make mindful breathing fun for even the youngest audiences.
Fight, Flight, and Mindfulness in Response to Overwhelm
In times of stress and overwhelm, our brain naturally triggers physical fight-or-flight responses. Try 3 tips on how to use mindfulness practice to work with this natural response to overwhelm.
A Mindful Way to Reflect: Rose, Thorn, and Bud
At times of transition, we can help our children reflect back on the year, the month, and even each day. Try this reflection activity and help students think about successes, challenges, and new ideas.
Mindfulness in an Emergency
In an emergency state – when the streets are burning, pandemic is spreading, and ecology is crumbling, what do we do with our mindfulness practice? Try the Three R's of Mindfulness to rise to the moment: regulation, resilience, and realization.
Healing Our Hearts
In the wake of the killing of George Floyd and the resulting nationwide protests, many of us are challenged with making sense of our grief and loss – both for ourselves, and with the children in our lives. Mindfulness can be a tool to develop awareness and compassion so we are resourced to take action to address racism and injustice.
Screens, Schooling, Structure: Finding Family Balance During the Pandemic
There’s no perfect answer as to what our kids need in the middle of a pandemic, we’re all doing our best. Developmental pediatrician and parent, Dr. Mark Bertin, offers 4 helpful tips for consideration.
Is It Self-Indulgent to Be Self-Compassionate?
The number one reason people give for why they aren’t more self-compassionate is: they’re afraid they’ll let themselves get away with anything. But in fact, the research shows the exact opposite – Dr. Kristin Neff, explains.
Perspective from an NYC Educator: The Merits of “Passing Time”
An NYC educator shares what he's hearing from his students in these unprecedented times and how he's bringing back virtual "passing time" or "recess" – a critical element in his students' day. Try these 4 ideas in your virtual classroom.
Mindful Schools Research Update, Vol. 2
The current field of mindfulness in education rests on a foundation of research. This research update offers an overview of the benefits of mindfulness for youth and current highlights in research studies through April 2020.
Resilience and Routines for Families During the Pandemic
Parents are juggling jobs, kids, school, screen time – and trying to create balanced routines for their families. Here are some simple tips for sustaining health and well being during the pandemic.
Making Mindful Breathing Fun: It’s as Easy as ABC…
For those who think the idea of teaching little kids to settle down and quietly focus on their breath is beyond comprehension, the ABC's can make mindful breathing fun for even the youngest audiences.
Fight, Flight, and Mindfulness in Response to Overwhelm
In times of stress and overwhelm, our brain naturally triggers physical fight-or-flight responses. Try 3 tips on how to use mindfulness practice to work with this natural response to overwhelm.
Take a Break, Keep Perspective, Be Kind in Uncertain Times
Educators, parents, and students are experiencing anxiety and overwhelm in the face of school closures and uncertain times. Here are 3 mindful practices for riding the waves of this challenging time.
5 Myths of Self Compassion
Is self-compassion selfish, and does it make us more complacent? Author, researcher and expert in the field, Dr. Kristin Neff, breaks down the myths of self-compassion.