Blog for Families
How often do you get the opportunity to hear someone on the Autism spectrum talk about how they feel inside? Probably not very often. It took me many years to reach a point where I could not only recognize that my experience of the world was dramatically different from those around me but also to be able to express that experience in words.
Creating a mindful home isn’t complicated. In fact, it actually helps slow us down and become more present and involved in our family life and the lives of those we love. Paying attention to our home environments ensures that it reflects a happy, healthy, positive atmosphere.
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Back to school time can be a chaotic and stressful time of year. The good news though? It doesn’t have to be! By mindfully applying these 5 tips, you too can create space in your home to find peace and balance.
Introducing mindfulness and yoga-based practices early can help children learn techniques to help with their ability to focus, build self-esteem, promote relaxation, develop body awareness and improve their confidence and self-image.
Mindfulness, simply put, means paying attention on purpose. For students, the pressure to perform well academically, the focus on achievement standards, plus having constant access to technology can create a whole new level of stress and anxiety. This is why mindfulness for students is needed now more than ever, but what exactly does that mean?
