We know mindfulness is good for adults. It helps us be more present, it allows us to feel gratitude, and it teaches us to experience our emotions without overreacting. If you're a busy parent, this can be a profound and beautiful thing! But did you know there is an emerging body of research that suggests teaching mindfulness to children i.... Read More
Learning mindfulness practices can have a significant long-term affect on a child’s development. Mindfulness can improve focus and attention. It also helps kids learn to calm themselves down when they’re upset. Mindfulness may also increase compassion and empathy for others, which in turn helps children resolve conflicts. These are just a fe.... Read More
It’s time to head to a classmate’s birthday party when your child starts to get that familiar look of panic you’ve come to recognize. Your little one looks like they’re about to burst into tears and says, “I don’t want to go anymore. Don’t make me go. I don’t feel good.” And you know the anxiety is back. What should be a fun da.... Read More
Did you know that physical clutter can cause mental clutter? That’s right - a messy space leads to a messy mind. Which is why if you want to improve your focus, you're going to want to check out our decluttering tips to get your house in order. Clutter bombards you with excessive stimuli, which forces the brain to work overtime to process it a.... Read More
It’s that time of year again, diet season. That post-holiday period where we criticize ourselves for eating too many cookies and swear we will do better...only to find our resolve dead and buried under heart-shaped chocolates come Valentine’s Day. Let me drop a truth bomb on you right now: DIETS DON'T WORK. A dieting mindset, by design, gives.... Read More