Have you ever driven somewhere familiar—perhaps the office, the grocery store, or a friend’s house—and when you got there, you didn’t remember the trip? Not paying attention to the everyday, mundane activities in our lives is a common occurrence for many. Do you really remember how you brushed your teeth? Do you remember how many […]
Yoga in schools is becoming more popular with teachers every day. Classroom yoga can teach children to calm, regulate, and care for themselves. It brings focus to a child’s life and prepares them for classroom activities, calms them down in times of anxiety, and gives them an inner peace that’s often missing in younger children. […]
With summer coming to an end, it’s time to start thinking about our children going back to school. The thought of a new school year with new teachers, new material to learn, and possibly new friends can be scary for some youngsters. Some children may experience anxiety and apprehension about returning to school. One way […]
Yoga is one of the best ways to encourage inner peace and mindfulness, and it can be learned at a young age. When performing yoga exercises, children can learn to be less stressed and more creative with there times. Since yoga begins with breathing, there are some fun breathing games for kids that can be […]
Now that summer has arrived, your children may be looking forward to long, lazy days of no school, no books, and no homework. Relaxing and doing nothing sounds like a great way to spend a summer. Right? But after a few days (or a few hours), kids often come to parents and say those dreaded […]
Jyoti Bajaj, the Radiant Child facilitator and owner of TheYogaKids in Toronto, obviously loves yoga and sharing it with her young students. She is eager to share the many benefits of yoga, including learning about our bodies, breath awareness, increasing our imagination, and helping with self-discipline. Recently, however, she had an opportunity to really witness […]
Positive intentions are statements that you make about the type of day you would like to have. For example, “I will have a joy-filled day” or “I will experience peace in my day.” There are many benefits to setting positive intentions. Just a few of them are increased motivation, optimism, and self-esteem. It allows us […]
Since May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, it’s a great time to focus on physical activity. We know that physical activity is good for our bodies, and that is especially true for children. A child who is physically active will have stronger muscles, stronger bones, and a healthier heart. Because their bodies are […]
Did you know that the reason Earth Day has been celebrated on April 22 every year since 1970 is because Gaylord Nelson, a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, wanted to schedule his “environmental teach-in” around college coeds’ spring breaks, exams and religious holidays? Mr. Nelson’s scheduling strategy worked: Over 20 million people participated in that very […]
As spring arrives and life around us begins to awaken anew, it’s a great time to think about our resolutions. Perhaps, you made healthy goals or commitments for yourself and your family back in January. How are you doing with those? How is your family doing? If you can’t answer with an enthusiastic thumb’s up, […]