With the end of the traditional school year fast approaching, it can be a crazy-busy time for teachers and students alike, with a million things to wrap up before summer break. We’re all feeling the pressure and counting down the days. One thing that can be easy...
What do you say to a child when yet another act of wild violence dominates the news? How do we help them make sense of the strange and troubling scenes, and so many people saying “never again” even as nothing much seems to change? Working Toward a Positive, Strong,...
It’s one of our very favorite quotes from writer Anne Lamott: We all need to disconnect from time to time, to be fully present to ourselves and to others. It’s a simple form of self-care. It’s even more important for kids, especially when that unplugged time is given...
Two new studies have added to the mountain of evidence for the negative impact of social media on kids’ health and well-being. One, in Psychology of Popular Media, showed that limiting social media led emotionally distressed kids to feel better about their appearance...
Over the 15 years we’ve been blogging, it’s been a joy every time we’ve been able to share the experiences of teachers, counselors, and other helping professionals using Yoga Calm in their work with children. Their observations and reflections offer such great models...
