Parents Resource.
Mindfulness can be practiced at any age. It is an important tool for everyone to be aware of their emotions, practicing being in the moment, decision making and connectedness.
I am a parent of four, qualified nurse and have been practicing and developing successful techniques for mindfulness in children for over two decades.
Tips to create an engaging and welcome space for kids to being therr practice.
Create a "Quiet Corner " in your home so it's always available to settle into. Set the scene....
Same time each day.
Lots of pillows, cushions and rugs.
Reduce stimulation of the senses, darken the room, close the windows for outside sound and ask not to be disturbed. That means no phones!
Join your child and show you think it's important to take time out in your day.
Snuggle down and listen to a simple meditation .. 2-5 min to start and then build on it.
Never be in a hurry to jump up and return to your day.
Practice a Children’s Meditation.
Practice for a few minutes every day, then you can gradually build and introduce a longer session. Make it part of a regular routine and watch how your children responds. There are adult and children’s version that are free for you to use, the children’s meditation is titled, “the Sky is blue in year two”.
Pure Heart Wellbeing Children’s Mindfulness Journal
Children’s Mindfulness Journal
Hand drawn illustrations, mindfulness images and ideas created by Sheryl to inspire and engage your children with their practice. Colourful, easy to use and add to a bag, perfect fro travel, at the park or even a few quiet minutes at a coffee shop.
Mindfulness can be practiced anywhere and at any age.
