Lesson Tag: self care

Sometimes we are struggling with issues that are invisible and yet deeply affect our relationship with children and our entire family. This class will help you recognize the yellow flags related to depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and substance abuse. We will consider the ways any of these challenges may be affecting your children more than you realize and steps you can take to address self-care more effectively. 

Kids and adults can use the breath to come back to the present moment and to reduce stress and anxiety!

Today’s fast-paced world demands a lot from parents and children. We find ourselves caught up in the busy demands of work, school, and sports. And we forget to take a moment to be together as a family. 

Learn 5 simple, mindful habits you and your family can weave into daily routines to bond, relieve stress, and feel happier. After this class, you will be able to:

• Apply strategies to respond effectively to stress in the moment.
• Teach these practices to children, from toddlers to high school students.
• Apply tools to use when children demonstrate challenging behaviors.
• Make healthier choices with your time and energy to increase family connection.

Many parents report that fewer outside activities for kids and increased work at home while caring for children is causing increased stress, worries and even depression. Mindfulness is a great tool to help parents and children find that calm center that lets us enjoy peaceful, quality time together. Bring the kids to this class where we'll try out some playful yoga, breathing, and brain calming activities that families can practice every day.

This class will help you and your children:

• Gain strategies to calm yourself in the moment
• Reduce overall stress, anxiety, and depression
• Use play to connect with each other in happy ways

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There can be a fine line between encouraging healthy habits in our children and creating negative thoughts on body image and self-perception. We want the best for our children, but often forget that they are watching how we treat ourselves and model their own behaviors after that.  

Everyone encounters stress and it can actually be good for our bodies and brains—if we know how to cope with it. Learn practical techniques to reduce your stress, in the moment and over the long term.

It is easy to get frustrated with young children. This class will help you to understand how to keep cool when things get tough and how our own feelings can make it easier or harder for our kids to stay calm.