Tag: gentle parenting
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How Imagination and Play in Yoga Help with Emotional Regulation
Let me tell you a little something about my household: it’s loud, full of energy, and my kids? Well, they struggle with their emotions sometimes—just like any other kid. They’ve got big feelings and some pretty challenging people to deal with in their world. And let’s be real, who doesn’t have a little chaos in…
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Why Your Family Needs Yoga More Than Ever (No Experience Required)
Let’s be real for a minute—parenting in today’s world is not always easy. Between the constant distractions, the endless to-do lists, and the pressures we sometimes put on ourselves from comparing ourselves to social media parents, it can feel like we’re all just trying to keep our heads above water. And it’s not just us;…
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Reduce Anxiety in Kids: The Stress Bucket Activity Every Parent Needs
As a mum and family yoga teacher, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how to support my kids—and yours—through the ups and downs of life. Let’s face it, life can be stressful, even for our little ones. Whether it’s a tough day at school (or back to school worries after a long break),…
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10 Surprising Ways Practicing Yoga with Your Child Can Change Your Life
When I first started practicing yoga with my children, I had no idea just how transformative it would be for our entire family. What began as a fun way to get my own yoga practice in soon turned into a powerful tool for bonding, mindfulness, and overall well-being. I started practicing proper parent and child…
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Why developing self-awareness is more important for your child than you think
Ever wonder why your child’s emotional outbursts seem so intense and uncontrollable? The answer might lie in their level of self-awareness. Hi there, I’m Natasha, a parent of two wonderful, spirited children who, like many others, have their moments of struggle. And let’s be real, even I struggle sometimes. It’s not enough to just know…
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Read this if you’re having a BAD PARENTING DAY
Ugh. You know those days right? You had these great plans for the day and then the kid’s are whining, you’re getting irritated, they end up screaming they hate you and it just feels like the worse. We had one of these days recently and I felt like I was just done. I didn’t want…
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Yoga for Kids: 10 Fun Ways to Incorporate Yoga into Your Daily Routine
When I roll out my mat and take time for me, it feels so needed. Whether I do a challenging practice or a really restorative one, when I come to savasana at the end my head feels clearer and the stress and tension I’ve been holding in my body just melts away. There are so…
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5 Reasons to Play Yoga Games with Your Child
Are you a parent who is eager to introduce the incredible world of yoga to your child? Look no further! In this post, we dive into the exciting realm of family yoga and I share five compelling reasons why playing yoga games with your child is an absolute must! As a parent, you may have…
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5 Calming Practices for Kids to Reduce Stress and Anxiety
Saturdays are usually filled with activities with the kids and today was just about the same apart from one small thing – a thing that never happens, like ever! I had two hours for myself! I had booked into a breathwork class and managed to get the kids looked after while I was free for…
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10 Reasons you NEED to start practicing yoga with your child!
Each Sunday, me and my two children roll out our yoga mats and use this time as a way to ‘reset’. It’s our way of taking a moment to connect, to play and to relax and recharge together. There is always so much to do during the week, the time seems to fly by but…
Family Yoga with Natasha 