Last Week's Most Read Articles Kids Who Spend More Time in Nature Experience Better Mental Health Instilling a healthy sense of self-love in your child is one of the most important things you’ll do as a parent. There are many ways to encourage it. You can start by being an example of someone who doesn’t constantly judge and critique themselves. Another great option is practicing a guided meditation like this one together. Mindfulness Course for Kids, Parents, and Counselors I'm so impressed with Mindful & Co's new program that teaches kids essential mindfulness skills through yoga activities, guided audio meditations, coloring & activity sheets, and engaging videos. I asked them for parent testimonials and couldn't believe how many they had, given that the program is brand new. Here's one: "As a mom of a highly sensitive child, I was looking for something that would help her understand and navigate her emotions in a gentle, supportive way. The videos are so well thought out and engaging, and the printables are full of insightful activities. My daughter now asks to do her ‘calm time’ with the course, which is something I never thought I’d hear!" If your child loves our guided meditation scripts, this program could be a great next step in their mindfulness immersion. The regular price is $129, now on sale for $99. Tending to the nervous system helps get us out of the fight or flight state which floods the body with stress. Brain science expert and yoga & meditation teacher Lauren Betzing shares simple activities (like shaking and walking barefoot in the grass) that can help soothe some of those jangly nerves for both you and your child. As always, feel free to reply. I always love hearing from you! Amity & the Green Child team Current Issue | Instagram | Pinterest Guided Meditation Scripts | Eco Baby Gear Guides 2025 Printable Planner | Amazon Store |
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