Kidevolve Imaginarium Podcast

Deepak Chopra: on how to not be overwhelmed by fear and anxiety

Fear, unease and anxiety around the current COVID-19 pandemic remains constant, and can cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.

When parents have strategies to stay calm, kids can stay calm… and Dr. Deepak Chopra has lots to say on this topic.

Families are interrelated systems and kids take cues from how parents position information, their tone of voice, their sense of urgency… and their overall optimism. Even in the presence of great challenge.

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Dr. Deepak Chopra talks with Recode's Kara Swisher about how to cope with the global threat posed by coronavirus, the parallel "pandemic of panic," and how to not be overwhelmed by fear and anxiety. Comparing it to past pandemics and wars, he says the COVID-19 outbreak is an invitation to stop denying our shared humanity and finally recognize our power to use our creativity to save ourselves.

Listen to this insightful and calming podcast here…

Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus (Child Mind Institute)

Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus (Child Mind Institute)

COVID-19 has changed our lives in ways we never would have imagined. Kids, at this unique time, may be feeling extra worried (especially if they already have an anxiety disorder). Fortunately, there are things we can do to help our kids cope - including providing creative outlets to express how they’re feeling in an open way. Check out Kidevolve’s silly and enticing IMAGINARY FRIEND DRAWING EXERCISE (Course 7.3: Joy & Energy) which gives kids a super fun outlet to draw their inner monsters and let their imaginations run wild to a whacky array of musical cues in a game-like setting. Get your coloured pencils, markers and papers ready! You might even think about doing this exercise with your kids and then discussing everyone’s monsters afterwards… when you're finished, you might just have a new friend (who's been waiting for you all this time!).

Astronauts know how to handle isolation: Tips from NASA astronauts (Space.com)

Astronauts know how to handle isolation: Tips from NASA astronauts (Space.com)

NASA astronauts know a thing or two about isolation, and kids will benefit from understanding how much time, thought and preparation goes into this activity alone. From preparing in advance for new pressures on interpersonal relationships and working to strengthen communication and awareness (especially when school and programs are postponed, placing parents, caregivers and kids in MUCH more regular contact), to the power of staying positive in our newly confined environments (TIP - focus on others and help kids think about a way to have "a higher purpose"), devising robust mental strategies in advance can help lessen anxiety and stress while bolstering self-regulation at every age.

How to Cope at Home With Kids During the Coronavirus Outbreak (Consumer Reports)

How to Cope at Home With Kids During the Coronavirus Outbreak (Consumer Reports)

In Facebook groups, text chains, and blogs, moms and dads are debating whether kids should have play dates or visit grandparents, have a babysitter, engage in street play, go to the playground. We are collectively wondering about what to do if someone in the house gets a fever, the best ways to minimize germ transmission, and how we’re all supposed to stay safe and sane. At a baseline, we must not forget to address our children’s mental health (and our own) when dealing with the onslaught of media and news that keeps us informed (while also scaring the pants off us).

Re-meet Jeff Warren - One of Kidevolve's magical creators!

Re-meet Jeff Warren - One of Kidevolve's magical creators!

One of the reasons kids dig our Creative Mind Journeys is that our creators come from all walks of life and bring their own passions, interests and styles to delivering life stories that double as guided practices. We want kids to have variety, spice, fun and creative freedom as they learn key self-regulation techniques. Point in case? Jeff Warren. Go to Kidevolve’s Imaginarium Podcast on Apple to check out three awesome CMJs created by Jeff - Can of Delight, Space Suit and Calmland!

Meet Marni Levitt - One of the reasons Kidevolve's Imaginarium Podcast speaks to kids

Meet Marni Levitt - One of the reasons Kidevolve's Imaginarium Podcast speaks to kids

In June, we launched our Imaginarium podcast - live on Apple Podcasts - getting unique mindfulness audio tracks out to kids in a way that resonates and has them asking for more. We now have over 9000 listeners across the globe! We want kids to have variety, spice, fun and creative freedom as they learn key EQ techniques, so our creators bring their own passions, interests and styles to delivering life stories that double as guided practices. Meet Marni Levitt - she’s an uber-talented, singer-songwriter, teacher, trainer and meditation facilitator who truly connects with kids. Go to Kidevolve’s Imaginarium Podcast on Apple to check out Marni’s 3 awesome CMJs - Switch to the Inside, Light Up your Day, and Magical Gratitude Wand!

An Astronaut's Guide to Optimism - Share with The Kids in Your Life!

An Astronaut's Guide to Optimism - Share with The Kids in Your Life!

At Kidevolve, we want kids to feel good inside everyday. As pressures and stresses abound at school, home, (and the endless, negative news cycle), it’s truly important to give kids real and uplifting data about the world we live in… so they can reflect on (and take in) all the positive things happening around us. Chris Hadfield is a superstar for positivity and focusing on what humankind does well. Show your kids this video and let it inspire the kinds of conversations for 2020 that build resilience, stamina, joy and compassion for others!

Mindfulness to be taught in 370 Schools in England (BrightVibes)

Mindfulness to be taught in 370 Schools in England (BrightVibes)

Happy 2020 everyone! We are excited to see that the UK is taking teaching kids mindfulness techniques very seriously. Hats off to the social and business leaders in England who have pushed this remarkable initiative forward; because of their efforts, the next generation of UK kids will be calmer, more able to deal with adversity/difficult emotions and more self-aware. Positioning kids for boosted EQ means the whole society reaps the rewards (with less antisocial behaviour, lower costs for treating mental health, lower crime and increased productivity). How great is this? Let’s allow this to be a template for all countries, so that kids can be empowered in this fundamental way.

The Numbers Don't Lie - Kidevolve's Imaginarium is Reaching Kids Globally!

The Numbers Don't Lie - Kidevolve's Imaginarium is Reaching Kids Globally!

Last June we launched our first Apple Podcast - Kidevolve’s Imaginarium - to warm, enthusiastic reviews! Along with Apple, we’ve also been picked up by: Castbox, Listen Notes, Podtail, TuneIn, Chartable, Poddtoppen, PodParadise, and iVOOX… just to name a few. We’re so excited about the momentum here, and in this post we share some engagement stats that we hope will get you even more motivated to listen in, share, care and subscribe.

3 Kid-Friendly Meditations Your Children Will Love (The Chopra Center)

3 Kid-Friendly Meditations Your Children Will Love (The Chopra Center)

Giving kids the tools to help them fend off negative thoughts and behaviors, build self-confidence, focus, and treat others and themselves with respect and appreciation is a gift they will have for the rest of their lives. Yet, less than 2% of kids in North America know how to meditate. Don’t know how to dive in? Try out these 3 simple practices to introduce kids to meditation and mindfulness… and don’t forget to check out what’s new in Kidevolve’s Imaginarium Podcast- first-of-their-kind audio tracks that get kids turned on to mindfulness in a totally novel, easy, super-fun way.