Imagine starting your week with a fresh perspective, one that nurtures your heart and mind while bringing you closer to your loved ones. Mindful Mondays are a wonderful opportunity to embrace the practice of mindful listening and love, setting a positive tone for the days ahead. By dedicating just a few moments to connect deeply with those around us, we …
Affirmations: Transform your families mindset
It’s Mindful Monday, a perfect opportunity to set the tone for a positive week ahead. Today, let’s delve into the incredible power of affirmations, especially when shared with family. Affirmations are simple but powerful statements that can help shift our mindset and boost our confidence. The Power of Affirmations Imagine starting your day with affirmations like: These words can work …
Incorporating Gratitude into Your Day
Incorporating gratitude and mindfulness practices into daily routines helps foster positive social-emotional learning and family bonding. Techniques such as keeping a gratitude journal, creating a gratitude jar, and performing mindfulness exercises can promote emotional well-being, reduce stress, and shift attention towards positivity. While this takes time, perseverance can establish a foundation of emotional well-being and positivity in the home.
Popsicle + Peace Party 2022
Popsicle + Peace Party was created in 2020 in the midst of the pandemic and much racial tension. I wanted to bring peace to families and communities by having a free party. This year was the 2nd Annual Popsicle + Peace Party. We met on August 27 at the MPACC BoxPark. Local artist Kristin Robinson led our affirmation art bar. …
Whimsy One + Me Yoga
Whimsy One + Me yoga is a gender inclusive yoga class for elementary aged children and 1 adult. Benefits of a Whimsy One + Me Yoga Class Strengthens bonds between adult and child(ren) Parents tap into their inner child Confidence Building You will both have fun Join us for class on Sunday February 27th at 11 am. We will be …
Whimsy Hike September 18, 2021
Whimsy Hike is an outdoor play group for families with young children ages 3-8. During each session we engage in play/exploration and we end with yoga and a snack. Each play group has a specific theme. This month the theme was Gratitude. We read a great book called Thank You, Omu. This book has beautiful imagery and teaches a great …
Whimsy Hike July 21, 2021
Whimsy Hike is an outdoor play group for families with young children ages 3-8. During each session we engage in play/exploration and we end with yoga and a snack. Each play group has a specific theme. In July, we explored balance. We did some play, balancing rocks and sticks and shared what we built. Next, we did yoga where we …
Ideas for morning affirmations
Who doesn’t want to start the day off feeling good? Sometimes we just wake up in a funk, especially kids. Affirmations are a good tool to use on a consistent basis to help children develop a positive mindset. So, how do affirmations work? By repeating these positive statements , over time our thoughts begin to change to more uplifting thoughts. …
Creating a Safe Space at Home
A few weeks ago I posted an article about strategies to help children learn how to manage their behavior. One of the strategies listed was creating a safe space. This post will go more in detail on how to create the space in your home. So, what is a safe space? A safe space is a quiet area in the …
How are you? And other questions that help children look within
When children are able to look within they become more self aware. Self awareness in toddlers can look like identifying their emotions and expressing them, knowing the differences between themselves and other people, showing confidence in their own abilities, and being able to manage their behavior. This skill can be learned through conversation, journaling, reading books and more. This post …