With COVID cases spiking again, another school year begins with renewed uncertainty. While some districts have abruptly shifted back to virtual school, others forge ahead with efforts to safely support in-person schooling. Some will continue to offer both models,...
Mindfulness has real benefits. The research makes that clear. It can reduce stress. It can reduce emotional reactivity and increase cognitive flexibility. It can boost memory and focus. The list could – and does – go on. Yet those kinds of results also...
Recently, we were treated to a wonderful new book that guides young children into mindfulness through creativity – Colorful Place by art therapist Jocelyn Fitzgerald and behavioral intervention teacher Heather McClelland. Loaded with bright and captivating...
President Biden’s proposal for universal preschool was great to hear this past week. Of course, now comes the challenge of getting the plan through Congress. Still, we’re hopeful that some progress will be made toward making preschool available to more children. After...
As we write this, we’re entering the final stage of work on our Yoga Calm Environmental Education Curriculum. This project has been some years in the making and now looks like it will finally drop within the next few months. We didn’t plan to be finalizing it so...
