such a fitting episode to quietly celebrate 50 episodes. an emotional journey this week as i was reunited with three former students who each hold a special, SPECIAL place in my heart. just another moment to share that YOU matter. the love, care, compassion, empathy, + inclusion you shower on each student may come back 1000-fold when you least expect … Read More
Mental Health Awareness Month: 3 Ideas You Can Use to Support Students
TL;DR: Students of all ages should be taught about mental health. Teach students about the science behind your brain and mental health. Find ways for them to share what they learn with others. Teach them the value of mindfulness and how to incorporate it into their lives. It’s May. Yikes! The school year is ALMOST OVER! This is when we … Read More
Teaching Children to Meditate Makes Sense
TL;DR: Meditation helps students develop emotional regulation. It helps them improve their ability to handle stress or cope with difficult situations and develop empathy and compassion. Regular practice can also help students increase their level of self-awareness. Bring meditation to your students by starting simple. Use visualization techniques, make it a part of your routine, use props to help students … Read More
The Benefits of Emotional Regulation and Mindfulness: Featuring Ipek Williamson
In this week’s episode, Ipek Williamson shares the benefits and power of emotional regulation, mindfulness, and meditation, which creates peaceful and harmonious classrooms. In this episode, we discuss: Meditation’s support for mental health issues Cultivating awareness on the positive impact of meditation and mindfulness among educators Introducing new generations to the importance of knowing their values and implementing them into … Read More
Introducing Children to Mindfulness
TL;DR: It is important to teach young children how to meditate and practice mindfulness at a very early age. This gives them a head start in becoming a positive, joyful, and compassionate person. Here are two mindfulness practices to try with young children: Belly Buddies and Spidey Senses. See below for links. We want our children to be physically and … Read More
