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Does your Child Struggle with ADHD? Mindfulness, Yoga and Deep Breathing May Hold the Key

ADHD (attention hyperactivity disorder) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children. According to The American Psychiatric Association (APA), roughly 8.4 percent of children have ADHD. Children with ADHD often have a hard time…
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What is growth mindset and why it is important for your child!

Mindset theory is a term that was coined some 30 years ago by Stanford University faculty psychologist Dr. Carol Dweck. Mindset theory offered a way to understand the effects of the beliefs that individuals hold for the nature of intelligence.…
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Practicing Gratitude for Kids Helps Them Feel Happier

Gratitude Helps Kids Feel Happier (and how grown-ups can help!) Gratitude - the practice of being thankful for what you have - has long been touted as a way to increase happiness and emotional well-being. By focusing on all that we have and…
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How practicing Yoga can benefit your children

What is Yoga? Yoga is not simply the act of doing downward dog and sun salutation poses. Yoga is actually a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India. According to the Yoga Alliance,…

Signs and symptoms of anxiety in kids and how to help your child

Is my child dealing with anxiety? Signs and symptoms of anxiety in children and how to help your child manage it Anxiety (as defined by the American Psychological Association) is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried…
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How Meditation Improves Kids' Focus

How Do I Get My Child to Focus?!? How Regular Meditation Can Help Your Child Focus Better on Homework and a lot More When you are the parent of a young child, getting them to focus on ANYTHING can be a frustrating and ongoing challenge.…