Category: Mindful Parenting
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Vijanamayakosha – The Wisdom Body (4/5 Kosha series)
If you haven’t caught the previous posts about the Kosha Series here are the links for previous articles: Today, I was making pancakes and my kids were shouting for me to come upstairs and see what the cat what doing. I said I couldn’t and they came down and really wanted me to see. So…
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Insider Tips on How to Strengthen Family Bonds Faster Through Yoga
From power struggles, arguments and stress into connection, empowerment and understanding – how? Here are some insider tips from a mum of two and family yoga teacher. In this blog post, we’ll explore insider tips on how to leverage family yoga to strengthen your family bonds faster than you ever thought possible. From role reversal…
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My go to pose to help children calm down – FAST!
One thing that always makes me laugh as a parent of very energetic children is seeing posts like do this pose to help your child calm down! And it’s like… that’s just not going to happen. They’ll often share how to do the pose and best ways to practice but what you rarely see is…
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Fight, Flight, Freeze: The Impact of Stress on Children and How You Can Help Them
Stress. Ugh. It can creep up on you slowly or throw you right into the deep end. Life is full of ups and downs. Looking on the bright side of things isn’t as easy as Monty Python (Life of Brian) would have you believe. Stress is a part of life. As much a part of…
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Navigating Meltdowns: Beyond Calm Parenting—Unpacking the Realities and Banishing Guilt
Toddler tantrums are one thing but have you ever experienced your older child have a complete meltdown? It can be intense! And sometimes it catches you off guard and you can feel totally unequipped to support them, especially if you’re doing everything you can in your power to stay calm yourself! In this post I…
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Are Outdated Beliefs about Children’s Behaviour Sabotaging Your Family’s Peace? It’s Time to Rewrite the Rules!
When the kids are shouting at each other and stress levels are high, sometimes it takes absolutely everything in me to not scream “Shut up and go to your rooms!”. I can remember a picture I drew for my mum once. I drew a picture of her, my sister and myself. It was a stick…
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Creating Daily Rituals: A Mindful Approach to Self-Care for Parents and Kids
In the whirlwind of daily life, carving out moments for intentional rituals might seem like a luxury, but for children and families, these rituals are essential building blocks for a harmonious and balanced life. In this blog post I will share with you my own experience with adding in daily rituals as well as five…
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The Practice that Helps Me Embrace Hectic Days as a Parent
Nurturing Peace Amidst Chaos and the Art of Gentle Resilience In the whirlwind of parenting, unexpected twists are as familiar as the morning routine. Recently, I found myself navigating the chaos of a day I had meticulously planned, only to watch it unravel before my eyes. It was the day of my last children’s yoga…
Family Yoga with Natasha 