Tag: Parenting
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3 Must Know Yoga and Mindfulness Games!
One of my favourite ways to practice yoga and mindfulness with my children and my students is with play. Sometimes we don’t need anything but ourselves for these practices but the games I am sharing today do need a little prep as props/materials are needed. Why Props Make Yoga Even More Fun for Kids Yoga…
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Tapping Into Calm: My Journey with Tapping
I woke up today as my Lumie Sunrise Clock started to shine. Instead of reaching straight for my phone as I often have done in the past, I sat up and tapped. Now I don’t mean the annoying tapping that my brother used to do while I was trying to watch something and he’s working…
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I Don’t Want My Slow Mornings to End! 5 Ways to Ease into The Back-to-School Transition.
Ugh the time has come… The time has come to go back to school after the Christmas break. For some this is great- a time to get back into routine and have some normality back. For others this transition is a really hard one and the thought of those rushed mornings and having to be…
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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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Tapas in Yoga: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Can Help Your Family
Tapas If you’ve practiced yoga for a while, you may have come across the term Tapas—and no, I’m not talking about the delicious Spanish food. In yoga philosophy, Tapas refers to discipline, commitment, and the willingness to put in effort, even when it feels challenging. For parents, especially, this principle resonates deeply. Whether it’s showing…
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The Surprising Truth About Why You Don’t Feel Calm—and What Really Works for Families
Lately, I’ve been dealing with a lot of stress. Running a small business, handling unexpected bills, managing everything at home as a single parent, being let down by someone and having to reschedule everything and not even getting an apology or anything —it’s a lot. And it’s times like these when I find myself thinking,…
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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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3 Creative Ways to Get Your Kids Excited About Savasana (a.k.a. Relaxation Time!)
If you’ve ever tried to get your child to lie still in Savasana or even just calm down and be still for a moment, you know that it can feel like an impossible task. The concept of stillness doesn’t come naturally to most kids, especially those who are full of energy and always on the…
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Is This The Most Important Yoga Pose For Kids’ Mental Health?
Let’s get serious for a moment—children’s mental health is at an alarming point. Kids today are struggling with anxiety, stress, and overwhelm in ways that weren’t so talked about when we were growing up. And the statistics are staggering: According to a 2022 report from the Children’s Rights Alliance, 1 in 6 young people aged…
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You Are Still A Good Parent On Those Messy Days But You Have To Stop Doing This!!
As parents, we all have those days where it feels like nothing we do is good enough. One minute, your child is giving you a sweet drawing that says “I love you,” and the next, they’re yelling about how unfair and “mean” you are because you asked them to tidy their room. It can feel…
Family Yoga with Natasha 