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Three years ago, I was sitting in on my 4-year-old s therapy session, trying to stay out of the way. Pretend you re holding lemons and squeeze your hands as tight as you can, the therapist instructed. My daughter scrunched up her face and fists. Now open your hands and shake all the juice out! They both danced around the office and we all giggled. Do you see how much calmer your body feels? My daughter nodded. She looked calmer and more at ease.
That s when I realized that she was learning a kid s version of a regulation tool I had been practicing for years: mindfulness. It made me wonder which other strategies I could adapt for my young kids. I soon left my career as a nurse and pursued a new passion as a children s mindfulness coach and yoga teacher. I now teach children calm-down strategies and give parents tools to incorporate mindfulness and regulation skills
How to Teach Your Kids about the Stars
Glen Lowe
The universe is a vast unending void, and as inhabitants of this universe, we have every right to explore as much about it as possible. If you want to raise a kid with a scientific mind or an inquisitive personality, you have to get them interested in the world that’s above them. The best way to do that is to teach them about the universe they live in so that they know how it works. Space is filled with spectacles, mysteries, and discoveries, and the more you look at it, the more interesting it gets. If you want to teach your kids about the stars, you can follow the following tips to make sure that you are on the right track.