Mindful Parenting Blog | Raising Confident, Kind, Mindful, and Resilient Kids – Tagged "mindful parenting"

Supporting Parents for a Healthier Future: A Call to Action

Today, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued a crucial advisory highlighting a pressing issue: the mental health and well-being of parents. This advisory sheds light on the high levels of stress parents face, which is significantly impacting their mental health and, consequently, the well-being of their children. One way to support ourselves and each other is through practicing mindfulness and meditation as a family. These practices not only offer a moment of peace amidst the chaos but also strengthen family bonds and foster a supportive environment. Mindfulness can help us stay present, manage stress better, and approach parenting with a renewed sense of calm and clarity.

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🌟 Celebrate AAPI Voices and Mental Health Awareness with Free eBooks

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with our exclusive collection of free eBooks, available for download on May 28th-29th. This special promotion, in honor of AAPI Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, features diverse stories by South Asian authors. Dive into unique experiences, traditions, and narratives that promote mental wellness and showcase the rich tapestry of the AAPI community. Don't miss this opportunity to download these captivating eBooks for free and support AAPI voices. Discover more and join us in celebrating AAPI heritage and culture today!

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Celebrating World Meditation Day: Highlights from Our Family Meditation Flash Mob

On May 21st, families across the globe joined us for a special Family Meditation Flash Mob in celebration of World Meditation Day. It was a beautiful moment of collective mindfulness and connection. We led our friends through a guided loving-kindness meditation called Rays of Sunshine from our Mindful Moments mindfulness exercises and affirmations card deck. After we enjoyed the positive rays of warmth and love from the sun, we turned loving vibes outward to the rest of the world. It was quite lovely! In case you missed it, you can watch the recording of our live meditation on our Instagram Profile @bloomkindfully.

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An Un-wandering Mind is a Happy Mind

Research done by psychologists at Harvard indicates that how much time we spend operating in this default state of mind-wandering can predict our happiness. So how can we train our minds to be more present and happy? One way is to start practicing mindfulness...

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5 Easy Ways to Make Giving Thanks a Habit

By showing appreciation for and acknowledging the goodness in our lives, we can begin to feel more positive emotions as well as a greater sense of...

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Printable Kindness Activities - Making Kindness a Habit

Research suggests that acts of kindness can boost feel-good chemical levels in our brains and help us feel happier. Download these free kindness activity worksheets for some fun ways to instill habits of kindness with your kids! Perfect for use in the classroom and at home. World Kindness Day

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Affirmations for Kids: The Power of Positive Self-Talk and Self-Love

We can empower ourselves and our children to create positive self-beliefs and build a positive mind with mantras, or affirmations. As our children begin to form their own self-beliefs, we can nurture their inner voices using positive phrases. Read on for helpful tips on how you can incorporate affirmations into your child's daily routine.

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Mindful Moments: Hoppy Bunny Exercise

One of the most popular mindfulness exercises in the Mindful Moments deck is Hoppy Bunny, and we're excited to share the step-by-step with you! Active exercises like Hoppy Bunny draw a stronger connection to how our breath and the beating of our hearts can change based on how we choose to move.

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Mindful Moments: Butterfly Breaths Exercise

Ready to use your imagination to travel to a beautiful place? In this fun and invigorating exercise, we’ll combine gentle movements that help us open up and relieve any tension in our bodies while using our imaginations to visualize our surroundings.

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Candle Breathing: Wind Down Routine

Every evening before bedtime, we sit on the floor of our living room for candle breathing where we incorporate mindfulness, reflect on the highs and lows of the day, give thanks, and recite powerful mantras. We create space to relate to one another on a deeper level and calm our minds and bodies through this wind down routine.

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Breathing Stick Activity

Making breathing sticks is a crafty mindfulness activity that helps kids practice breathing and develop focus, as well as use their creativity and fine motor skills.

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Top 3 Reasons to Practice Mindfulness With Your Child

As parents, one of our main goals is to raise happy and healthy kids. Neuroscientific research highlights happiness and well-being are skills that can be developed, and mindfulness meditation is a tool we can use to achieve them. Here are 3 reasons why you should practice mindfulness meditation with your child.