Tag: Nervous system
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Everything you thought you knew about meltdowns is wrong – Here’s what they really are.
Everything You Thought You Knew About Meltdowns Is Wrong—Here’s What They Really Are You’ve been there: the sudden tears, the screaming, the flailing arms. Maybe it’s happening in the middle of the shop or just before bedtime. You feel your patience slipping, the judgmental stares of strangers or the worry of “what will the neighbours…
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How to Use Savasana to Create Calm After a Busy or Stressful Day With Your Child
We’ve already talked about why Savasana is such an important tool for your child’s mental health, and we’ve shared how to get them excited about the practice through fun, engaging methods like spaghetti legs and cosy props. If you missed those posts, check them out here: Is This The Most Important Yoga Pose For Kids’…
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How to Easily Fit Yoga with Your Kid’s Into Your Busy Week (Even If You’ve Never Practiced Before)
As a busy parent or caregiver, finding time for yoga might feel like a luxury you just can’t afford right now. You’ve got endless to-do lists, work commitments, school runs, after school activities, and let’s not forget — you’re managing a household full of energy! When could you possibly fit yoga in? But here’s the…
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How Family Yoga Helped Me During the Hardest Week of My Life
Last week, everything fell apart. It was one of those weeks where every little thing added up—work stress, family responsibilities, unexpected challenges. You know, the kind that leaves you feeling like you’re barely holding it together. I know you’ve had those weeks, too—the ones that test every ounce of patience and strength you thought you…
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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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7 Must Know Yoga Practices For Children Who Find It Hard To Calm Down
I know what it’s like to have a child who struggles with calming down. One thing that can be quite hard is when someone is playing around with him and he gets riled up and hyperactive but then they decide they’ve had enough and my little one still has all this energy and is not…
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How to create a calm summer without spending your days overwhelmed!
“I don’t get a break at all over the summer! I can’t wait for the kid’s to go back to school!” I hear this from so many parents who feel overwhelmed trying to balance fun activities for their kids while neglecting their own self-care. It isn’t that they don’t enjoy time with their children, it’s…
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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…
Family Yoga with Natasha 