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Mindful Moments for Families and Schools

Mindful Moments for Families and Schools

By Kelly Winkler

Parents and teachers, learn how to weave mindfulness and yoga into your everyday routine with your children at home or in your classroom. You will be equipped to create a calm and centered home or classroom where children are engaged, connected, and have skills to regulate their emotions.
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Nature, A Path To Joy, Peace, and Connection: A conversation with intuitive coach Rachel Strivelli

Mindful Moments for Families and Schools Jun 10, 2021

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Focusing on Our Strengths of Character Can Lead Us to Resillience: a conversation with Marjorie Aunos, a psychologist, inspirational speaker, author, and researcher
Aug 19, 202148:52
Yoga For Special Needs Children: a conversation with yoga teacher, Sophie Spoor
Aug 12, 202131:51
Finding Community: A Conversation with Extra Lucky Moms, Taryn Lagonigro and Jessica Quarello
Jul 29, 202134:31
Finding Freedom from Negative Thoughts: A conversation with Author, Nikki Hedstrom, on how to teach children to let go of negative thoughts and create positive affirmations.
Jul 22, 202150:25
Mindfulness As a Therapuetic Tool and an Everyday Practice: a conversation with OT and Yoga and mindfulness teacher, Michelle Amussen
Jul 15, 202145:52
Decision Making and Mindfulness: How to use mindfulness when you are overwhelmed with making decisions

Decision Making and Mindfulness: How to use mindfulness when you are overwhelmed with making decisions

In this episode I talk about the fact that I have been feeling overwhelmed with having to make so many decisions over this past year. The pandemic has made even small decisions into big ones. I noticed a feeling of exhaustion and overwhelm around decsion making and that had me turning to my mindfulness practice. I decided to rethink decisions and look at them as a chance to be curious and observe. I also talk about how we can practice this with our children.
Jul 12, 202118:26
A Conversation with Best Selling Author, Educator, Yoga Teacher, and Owner of GoGo Yoga for Kids, Sara J. Weis

A Conversation with Best Selling Author, Educator, Yoga Teacher, and Owner of GoGo Yoga for Kids, Sara J. Weis

In this episode I chat with Sara Weis. Best-selling author Sara J. Weis is a creative and passionate teacher who has inspired children for over twenty years. In Go Go Yoga for Kids, Sara has combined her experience as a school teacher and a certified kid and adult yoga instructor to introduce children to yoga in engaging and child-friendly ways. Sara is the author of Go Go Yoga for Kids: A Complete Guide to Yoga with Kids, Yoga Lessons for Children and Yoga Games & Activities for Children. She is also the creator of the Kids Yoga Challenge Pose Cards, The Kids Yoga Challenge App and the online Kids Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Training, which has trained thousands from all over the world on how energetically and effectively teach yoga and mindfulness to children. Sara holds a master’s degree in education as well as bachelor’s degrees in early childhood and elementary education. She is a teacher for West Des Moines Schools and leads kids yoga classes for a nationally-known health and fitness club. Her Go Go Go Yoga for Kids Teacher Training and books are found in over 200 health clubs, gyms and schools across the US. GoGoYogaKids.com https://www.instagram.com/gogoyogakids/
Jul 08, 202133:10
Everyone Is Good At Something by Susan Rose Read aloud
Jul 05, 202113:27
Connecting with Children Through Mindful Play and Imagination: a conversation with Betty Larrea children's yoga teacher, author, and mentor
Jul 01, 202143:34
A Montesorri Approach to Parenting: A conversation with intuitive parenting coach Jelena Basrak
Jun 24, 202150:03
Emotional Freedom Technique: A Conversation with Maria Jones All About EFT or Tapping
Jun 17, 202149:40
Mindful Monday Meditation: Light Circle by Amanda James
Jun 14, 202117:25
Nature, A Path To Joy, Peace, and Connection: A conversation with intuitive coach Rachel Strivelli

Nature, A Path To Joy, Peace, and Connection: A conversation with intuitive coach Rachel Strivelli

In this episode Rachel talks about the benefits of being in nature, what we can do if we don't have access to nature, and how to encourage our children to connect with nature.  Rachel shares that when we engage with nature we can cultivate empathy, growth-mindset, and the joy of being in the moment.  The research that Rachel shares is fascinating and the practical tips for your family to embrace nature can offer you a great place to start.  Listen to the full episode to hear all the details.   Rachel Strivelli is an Intuitive coach, Manifesting teacher, & Writer. She helps ambitious people stop the inner critic and self-judgment to bring in more self-love and acceptance. A former school teacher and garden educator, she believes that magic still exists in the world. She loves sharing ways in which the natural world can be a window into seeing the beauty, magic, and art that is your life. Social & Website links: https://soulpioneer.com/ Facebook, My Business Page: https://www.facebook.com/SoulPioneer/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RachelStrivelli Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesoulpioneer/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelstrivelli/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/rachelstrivelli/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSoulPioneer
Jun 10, 202150:28
Being Kind To Ourselves: Teaching our children to talk kindly to themselves starts with us.
Jun 07, 202115:33
Mindfulness and a Positive Mindset: A conversation with author and educator Daniel Olcsvary
Jun 03, 202150:14
Social Emotional Learning with Allie Szczecinski: How and why we should address emotional needs

Social Emotional Learning with Allie Szczecinski: How and why we should address emotional needs

In this episode Allie talks about the role social emotional learning plays in education. She tells us the benefits of practicing coping skills all day long and gives great tips on how teachers and parents can address the emotional needs of their children.
May 27, 202152:54
Are Transitions a trigger for you and your kids? 3 Tips to ease big transitions

Are Transitions a trigger for you and your kids? 3 Tips to ease big transitions

In this episode I give tips on how to help children through big transitions. As we approach the transition from school to summer break this can be a confusing time. Listen in today to get some ways to help ease the stress of this transition.
May 24, 202115:27
Creating Your Best Life: A conversation with women’s life coach, Jessica Klasnick
May 20, 202144:53
From Bedtime Battles to Bedtime Bliss: Mindfulness tips to ease bedtime struggles

From Bedtime Battles to Bedtime Bliss: Mindfulness tips to ease bedtime struggles

In this episode I talk about how to utilize mindfulness practices with your child to help them transition more easily to bedtime. I will focus on three goals of the bedtime routine. The first is making connections with your child. Many children struggle at bedtime because it means separating from you. So I will give tips on how to emphasize your connection prior to bedtime. We will also talk about using movement to calm and prepare their bodies and help your child release any extra energy they may have before bed. Finally we will talk about helping to quiet your child's mind to get them ready to sleep. Bonus: there is a full 10 minute guided meditation for your child to use at bedtime!
May 17, 202123:56
Sleep Struggles? Take a holistic approach with pediatric sleep consultant, Ashley Olson

Sleep Struggles? Take a holistic approach with pediatric sleep consultant, Ashley Olson

In this episode I am joined by Ashley Olson, a certified pediatric sleep consultant. We talk all about normalizing the sleep struggles, tips on how to approach sleep difficulties in a holistic way, and so much more. Listen in to help find the way to sleep that will keep your entire family well.

connect with Ashley:

 https://www.instagram.com/heavensentsleep/

https://searchmysocial.media/heavensentsleep

May 13, 202142:58
Mindful Mealtime: Tips to go from mealtime battles to connection and calm around the table

Mindful Mealtime: Tips to go from mealtime battles to connection and calm around the table

Do you find mealtimes to be a battle?  Have trouble getting your kids to eat what you prepared or even getting them to the table?  Listen to this episode to learn mindfulness tips on how to keep calm and help to create more enjoyable mealtimes with your family.

May 10, 202111:60
A Mindful Approach to Healthy Eating: A conversation with Mandi DeGennaro
May 06, 202145:58
Mindful Monday Meditation: create inner dialogue that will allow you to be more positive.

Mindful Monday Meditation: create inner dialogue that will allow you to be more positive.

Using affirmations can help us to create self talk that will serve us is a positive way. This meditation incorporates affirmations that you can use for both you and your children. Our inner dialogue is so important. We want to talk to ourselves like we do to our family and friends.
May 03, 202108:10
PLANT SEEDS OF COPING SKILLS AND POSITIVE SELF TALK: A conversation with Dr. Sandy Zanella, author of Happy Yogis

PLANT SEEDS OF COPING SKILLS AND POSITIVE SELF TALK: A conversation with Dr. Sandy Zanella, author of Happy Yogis

In this Episode I am joined by Dr. Sandy Zanella, author of Happy Yogis.  Sandy tell us about her yoga journey and how she created her children's yoga book.  We talk about the benefits of yoga for children and she gives us tips on ways to use yoga with our children.  We also talk about affirmations and how we can help our chidlren to create positive self talk and so much more.   Happy Yogis book: https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Yogis-divertido-afirmaciones-positivas-ebook/dp/B08V52G97G/ref=sr_1_1?crid=YDSWCIB0QYYT&dchild=1&keywords=happy+yogis+book&qid=1619540284&sprefix=happy+yogis%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happy.yogis.book/ https://www.instagram.com/mymindfulmomlife/
Apr 29, 202144:11
CREATE CALM CORNERS/BINS: Physical cues and reminders can help us all to remember to access our regulation tools
Apr 26, 202115:53
Big Changes Can Start With Little Practices: A conversation with Lauren Buckles the creator of Nestful - Mindfulness practices to nurture your nest
Apr 22, 202149:22
Building Self Confidence by "filling our own buckets"

Building Self Confidence by "filling our own buckets"

In this episode I talk about ways that we can help build our children's self confidence and self esteem.  So often we look for external approval to feel good about ourselves.  This sets us up to constantly basing how we feel about our selves by other's opinions.  I give suggestions on how we can fill our own buckets and find confidence in ourselves.  If you want to help your child be secure and confident in who they are then listen in to find out some ways to encourage them to look within and to find their strengths.

Apr 19, 202111:44
Yoga and Mindfulness Through the Ages: Part 3 School-age kids
Apr 15, 202143:37
MAKING MISTAKES: Do mistakes equal shame and embarrassment or learning and growth?

MAKING MISTAKES: Do mistakes equal shame and embarrassment or learning and growth?

In this episode I talk about making mistakes and how we can use yoga and Mindfulness activities to show our children that mistakes are part of the learning and growing process. Let’s increase resilience and confidence in our children.
Apr 12, 202114:13
Yoga and Mindfulness Through the Ages: Part 2 Tweens and Teens
Apr 08, 202148:06
Shaking is not just for the getting our sillies out UPDATE with bonus song

Shaking is not just for the getting our sillies out UPDATE with bonus song

In this episode we will talk about the benefits of shaking and tapping the body. Then you will get tips on how to incorporate that into your day with your children and students. At the end of this episode there is a fun song for you to practice this technique with your children. The Yogi Shake can also be found on Spotify.
Apr 05, 202117:39
YOGA AND MINDFULNESS THROUGH THE AGES ( PART 1 ): Exploring the early years (infants, toddlers, and preschoolers) with Margot Harris

YOGA AND MINDFULNESS THROUGH THE AGES ( PART 1 ): Exploring the early years (infants, toddlers, and preschoolers) with Margot Harris

In this episode we take a deep dive into practicing yoga and mindfulness with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Margot has an extensive background in early childhood education that she brings to this conversation. We discuss the benefits of practicing yoga at the early stages of life.
Such as, body awareness, learning to listen to our bodies signals, and learning to regulate our emotions and energy to just name a few. Margot also gives us great tips on how to both introduce these practrices and use them daily with our young children. We also chat about Margot's new children's book Cookie Doughga.

Margot is a certified children's yoga and mindfulness teacher and author based on Long Island, NY with a background in early childhood education. She taught as a classroom teacher for over 10 years. In 2015 she left the classroom to become a full time yoga and mindfulness teacher. She’s honored to work with Yogi Beans, and Little Flower Yoga providing school based programming, and enrichment as a contractor. She mentors new children's yoga teachers, and leads professional development for educators and parents.
Additionally, Margot teaches in several schools across Long Island and in parts of Brooklyn and Queens under her own budding brand: Calm Cookie Yoga and Mindfulness. She also teaches at a variety of wellness and play spaces for children and families, libraries, and with private clients. She serves children as young as 6 weeks, all the up through high school.
Margot is certified through Little Flower Yoga, Yogi Beans, Trauma informed teaching from United We Om, and Baby yoga and development from Karma Kids Yoga.
Margot's recently authored her first children's book, titled: Cookie Doughga: A Book about Yoga, Mindfulness, and Cookies! It's perfect for ages 3-8. It's her greatest hope that children from all over the world can use her story as a tool for body and mind connection, self reflection, and most of all---FUN!
www.margotmharris.com/
www.instagram.com/calmcookie_kidsyoga/

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Calm down Jar
Apr 01, 202101:02:27
Be Curious, Be Mindful
Mar 29, 202109:12
A View from Child Life Specialist, Lisa Ciarroca: anxiety, grief, and moving forward with support

A View from Child Life Specialist, Lisa Ciarroca: anxiety, grief, and moving forward with support

In honor of Child Life Month in  this episode we hear from Child Life Specialist, Lisa Ciarroca.  She explains how a child life specialist works with children, adolesents, and families.  We discuss how enxiety and grief may present themselves in our children and how to offer them support.  We also discuss the impact of the pandemic and how we can best move forward to provide hope and healing for children and families.   Lisa A. Ciarrocca, CCLS, RWWP is a Certified Child Life Specialist, Registered Wonders & Worries Provider and a Certified Grief Facilitator. In addition, she is a Level 2 Reiki Practitioner. Lisa has over 30 years experience working with children, adolescents, families and professionals in, and out of, the healthcare system setting. She has been responsible for the development and leadership of a system wide Child Life program that served children and families. She serves as a member of the professional advisory board on local foundations in New Jersey that serve children and families which focus on pediatric palliative care and grief support. 6 years ago Lisa expanded her child life role into the community and has opened her own child life private practice,The Next Step Partners in Psychosocial Care LLC located in Fanwood, NJ. https://www.thenextstepnj.com/
Mar 25, 202141:17
Acknowledging emotions leads to resilience in times of disappointment.

Acknowledging emotions leads to resilience in times of disappointment.

In this episode we talk about the importance of naming our emotions and acknowledging them in order to help the flow of emotions to come and go. You will learn an activity to do with children that will teach them to do this as well.
Mar 22, 202107:05
Improve Behavior, Moods, and Attitudes: A conversation with Parenting expert, Rachel Bailey
Mar 18, 202138:22
Mindful Monday/Meditation episode: Open up to new possibilities

Mindful Monday/Meditation episode: Open up to new possibilities

In todays episode I share a mediation. This meditaiton offers an opportunity to set an intention and open up your mind and heart to starting anew. This can be done at the start of a new day, week, or month. This can also be done anytime you feel you want to make a conscious change in how you are moving through your day. A change in mindset can be just what we need to bring new possibilities.
Mar 15, 202112:48
Turning Toward Yoga and Midfulness During Challenging Times: A comversation with yoga teacher and mom, Taryn Lagonigro
Mar 11, 202133:01
Setting Intentions lead to shifting mindset

Setting Intentions lead to shifting mindset

In this episode I discuss the benefit of setting intentions for your day or certain experiences. This practice can help you shift your mindset and your children’s mindset allowing for more opportunities to see and experience the positive.
Mar 08, 202116:04
Teaching Children's Yoga: An Opportunity for Healing and Support

Teaching Children's Yoga: An Opportunity for Healing and Support

In this episode I am joined by three wonderful yoga teachers who are part of the team at Kidding Around Yoga. We talk about the challenges that were faced over the passed year, how Kidding Around Yoga stepped up and made the necesary changes, and how they are offering chidlren's yoga trainings in a variety of ways to reach a broad range of chidlren. We also cover the wide range of benefits yoga can bring to communites and schools.
For more information visit :https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/
Mar 04, 202142:56
Empathy A Path To Change: 6 ways to encourage empathy in your home or classroom

Empathy A Path To Change: 6 ways to encourage empathy in your home or classroom

In this episode I talk about ways to teach empathy to our children. Creating homes and classrooms that encourage empathy can be the catalyst that brings the change that the world needs.
Mar 01, 202114:15
YOGA IN SCHOOLS: a conversation with Emily Fleming M.A.T., RYT500, RCYT, YACEP, an educator and yoga teacher
Feb 25, 202145:44
Do you want you and your children to focused and steady? Mindfully pay attention to your feet!

Do you want you and your children to focused and steady? Mindfully pay attention to your feet!

In this episode I give you a quick tool of how you can calm big emotions and get focused. Feeling our feet on the ground is a mindfulness practice that is grounding, helps to calm our nervous system and gain focus. Listen for tips on how to practice “feel your feet” for both you and your children.
Feb 22, 202106:12
How self-care looks in real life. Mom and Entrepreneur Lara Kitts gives us a new perspective

How self-care looks in real life. Mom and Entrepreneur Lara Kitts gives us a new perspective

In this episode we talk about being a parent of a high needs or special needs child and all the emotions that come with that. Lara tells us how her journey has led to a career offering support to other parents. Self care is a must for parents so listen and learn the steps to take to find your self care practice that works for you and your family.
Feb 18, 202145:05
Emotional awareness: allow space to feel and then release emotions

Emotional awareness: allow space to feel and then release emotions

In this episode I talk about the concept of emotions being energy in motions. Feelings come and go. If we push emotions away this flow can be interrupted. Naming and allowing feelings is a skill that can help ourselves and our children live well.
Feb 15, 202112:18
Let”s Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children a conversation with parent coach Stephanie Pinto
Feb 11, 202145:35
The Power of Opposites in teaching Body Awareness and Self Control

The Power of Opposites in teaching Body Awareness and Self Control

In this episode I talk about using opposites in fun and engaing ways to encourage chidlren to have self control and body awareness. We often expect chidlren to be able to sit still in waiting rooms, use their "inside voices", not touch things that are not theirs, or move quickly when we are running late. However, if we have not taken the time to teach them how to control their body they will often struggle to do as we request. Listen to this Mindful Monday episode to get easy tips on how to use the concept of opposites to teach self control and body awareness.
Feb 08, 202108:09
A conversation about Mindfulness and parenting with Adrienne Carci, owner of Life in the Moment
Feb 04, 202143:26
Facing challenging behavior with Mindfulness and a better mindset

Facing challenging behavior with Mindfulness and a better mindset

In this episode I talk about how mindfulness can help us to deal with challenging behavior. Learn a 5 step process to help recognize and regulate our emotions, notice our thoughts, change our mindset, and support our children through a challenge.
Feb 01, 202108:42
A conversation with music therapist, Alison Hughey. music is a powerful tool for mental health and self care
Jan 28, 202129:18