parenting

The Affirmation Station - by Tania Joy Antonio

CLICK on this image above to watch the inspiring video. IF you want to buy the book - go here.   The Affirmation Station is used for empowering children to know they have choice to live a life of gratitude, love and compassion using the power of Daily Affirmations! Author - www.taniantonio.com video by www.carlaantonio.com

This book sets the stage for developing intention at a young age so that they may continue to love one another in the most kind and gentle way. It ignites passion about their own lives, showing how beautiful they truly are. Isn't that what we want for our children?  To be the future harmony of this universe?  

Let “I AM” resonate within their souls and open doors to their lives.

Parenting Mindfully through Divorce - By Erika Prafder

Parenting Mindfully through Divorce - By Erika Prafder

How does one manage huge life transitions, and difficult experiences with kids? None of us have received a 'how to' manual. So what do we do? Of the potential painful periods, divorce is definitely high on the list for both the adults and kids involved. This article brilliantly outlines how parents can sit with their experience, not judge themselves and find ways to navigate through a divorce mindfully. 

Why Are Our Kids So Miserable? - By Jenny Anderson

Why Are Our Kids So Miserable? - By Jenny Anderson

Stress in kids? There's a lot going around. And it's not just the day-to-day living stress. Researchers are also noting rising levels of kids' overall anxiety, depression and more cases of diagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We found this excellent article written by Jenny Anderson via Quartz. She explains some suggested reasons behind this shift. Why are many of our kids not developing key life coping skills? 

 

Yoga for Back-To-School Anxiety or Exhaustion (thekidsyogaresource.com)

Yoga for Back-To-School Anxiety or Exhaustion (thekidsyogaresource.com)

Back to school can be exhausting. Kids are stretching their minds and attention spans. Not to mention figuring out how to sit still for hours on end! The September transition can be overwhelming for multi-tasking parents trying weave work demands around their kids' needs (read - no time to stop and reflect on how either parent or child is really doing).

Why not wiggle two minutes out of your day to stand tall as a tree and breathe? Roll up some blankets, lay on a mat and close your eyes for a few minutes? Even if you and your kids only do this a few times a week, it can make a difference in your overall ability to handle transition times. Below are some simple yoga-inspired movements for after school, or on the weekend.

**Let us know if you have any other helpful tips on how you've managed to move through September**