Mindfulness for kids is a trendy topic these days but oh so important. The idea that adults can nurture a life skill – like teaching mindfulness – to help kids relax their bodies, to be conscious of their relationship to the world, to breath through painful emotions, to be present, to be emotionally intelligent, in […]
Ideas to Teach & to Learn Emotional Regulation
I started an authentic parenting workshop this week. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, honestly. Much like “mindful parenting”, I feel “authentic parenting” is thrown around in a way that doesn’t put many of us on the same page. Do you feel that way, too? My guess is you probably have and that you […]
8 Things I Learned at a Mindful Family Retreat
“Mom, where is the tv?” my son asked as we entered our room at the Shambhala Mountain Mindful Family Retreat. We were going to learn mindful activities for kids and we were going to love it. “There isn’t one,” I answered matter of factly. “Well, can we at least watch something on NetFlix?” my sons […]
What It Might Take to Slow Down as a Family
The wind whipped the roof of the athletic center. I was working out. Trying to take the time to take care of myself when I got the call. “Umm…Marnie, the power just went out and we can’t get out of our road because a tree is down.” My babysitter was trying to get my son […]
Simple Ways to Find Your Way Back to Mindful Parenting
“Mindful parenting” sounds attractive, right? Sure, I want to be a mindful parent but what does that phrase actually mean? John Gottman defines “mindful parenting” as the ability to respond and not react. He goes on to discuss finding ways to control our own emotions: Managing our own emotions and behaviors is the key to […]
What to do if your child is the bully & is better than that
“Do you have a minute to chat?” my son’s teacher asked me waving me to come into her classroom. My stomach dropped as I managed a smile, “Sure!” She began to tell me a story about a tribe of four boys picking on another, smaller boy in their class. My son? Part of the tribe. […]