by Jim Gillen | Aug 26, 2011 | Activities, Environmental Education
We’re blessed that our work lets us regularly meet so many wonderful school teachers, counselors, OTs, nurses and others who work with children. You inspire us with your stories of using Yoga Calm so successfully and your shared commitment to the health and well-being... 
by Jim Gillen | Aug 17, 2011 | Activities, Environmental Education
Another way to counter the problem of childhood obesity is by encouraging kids to get outdoors and moving. It’s not uncommon for the average American youth to spend up to 90% of waking hours indoors – and to spend much of that plugged in to computers, video games,... 
by Jim Gillen | Aug 9, 2011 | Health
Sleep serves important biological functions, giving the body time and opportunity for a host of metabolic processes that just can’t be done while we’re conscious and actively using our bodies and minds. It also serves important cognitive processes, such as... 
by Jim Gillen | Jul 25, 2011 | Class Stories, Environmental Education, Yoga Calm
The average American child now spends over 8 hours in front of a screen each day. She emails, texts, and updates her status incessantly. He can name hundreds of corporate logos, but less than ten native plants. She aspires to have hundreds of online friends, most she... 
by Jim Gillen | Jul 5, 2011 | Self-regulation, Tips, Trauma
Guest post by Laurie Schlosser, MA, LP More than 1.25 million children in the US – 1 in every 58 – were abused or neglected in 2006, the most recent year for which data (PDF) is available. Those of us who work in schools, outpatient clinics, day treatment and...