What is this thing Mindfulness? Is it for you and your child? And what does it really mean to practice Mindfulness? It is such an interesting time, with the wave of Mindfulness sweeping over us… with organisations and schools implementing mindfulness programs, with apps, cd’s and the media promoting it… so it might be an opportune time to sit back and let the mindfulness
When you empower your child with the gift of meditation and mindfulness you give them a life skill that has a magnificent ripple effect. It will flow into their own lives in ways that see them becoming more mindful and able to self-regulate. This means they become more aware of what they are doing, how they are reacting, and that they have a choice. It
Flying a kite with a child can be such a beautifully blissful experience! I was reminded today when my son asked if we could, so we did, for an hour in the freezing cold, but it was so much fun! Perhaps you can’t always get out to fly one, or it just isn’t windy enough! So here is a meditation you could guide your
Is there any such thing as Toddler Taming? Why would we really want to tame a child? They are not a wild animal!! They may behave like one at times, but that is their way of testing out the world. It’s a time of willpower and setting boundaries! A challenging time for parents and carers however, especially if that wild animal comes out in
When guiding children I am always amazed and in awe at how wonderfully creative they are! When I keep the Guided Meditation dialogue simple, they child creates their own magical and wondrous adventure! These meditations are by far the most effective, as the child is the creator of their own unique healing experience. When I create meditations for children I try keep all this
