Release Difficult Emotions with Stress Balls & Lion’s Breath
Whenever kids are feeling frustrated, angry or anxious, squeezing a stress ball can help them notice difficult emotions and release them.
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Making Compassion a Habit
Whenever kids are feeling frustrated, angry or anxious, squeezing a stress ball can help them notice difficult emotions and release them.
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When we notice our breath, we can begin to slow our heart rate and anchor ourselves in the present moment. Using a Rainbow Breathing Wand is a wonderfully visual way to help us notice and regulate...
This practice is a great way to make the loving-kindness meditation concrete for elementary school children. It’s also a powerful representation of what it means to move from individual to community.
There are lots of different and creative ways for kids to learn how to relax and breathe. A few weeks ago Mindful Littles had a wonderful opportunity to host a mindfulness station at a local...
Paying attention to breath is a cornerstone of mindfulness, but young kids can't necessarily focus on breathing the way adults can. Make breathing a game, though, and they totally nail...
Last week my 5-year old walked in the door from school and was really upset because her sister got to watch a TV show while she was away and thought that her sister would get an "extra" show....
Our Wellness Peer Education program for middle and high schoolers is all about learning by teaching younger kids how to make compassion a habit.
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Our Youth Leadership programs are an integral part of Mindful Littles. Anchored on our feel-good, do-good model, these programs provide teen leaders with the unique...
Our Mindful Care Kits help children learn to care for themselves with mindfulness and compassion. Kits are assembled through our family-friendly Mindful Community Service...
Our natural instinct is to protect our children from difficult news. Sometimes the best way to navigate challenging emotions is by intentionally moving through them together.