Maybe our stomach starts to hurt, our hearts start to race, either while we are winding down or just These moments could be as small as finding a penny on the sidewalk, to having an amazing playdate with

This collaborative activity not only gets the kids outside, but weaving requires some thinking and communication You can find lots of examples of this online, but we love this one from Figment Creative Labs. This will help kids practice being the leader, but also being the listener!

For all of you new gardeners, remember the best way to #PullYourWeeds is to talk about them - find a

Previously on the blog, we've talked about grounding techniques, breathing techniques, and ways to wind Using a tool like this helps kids focus on the breath because they can visualize it and it's a great You can find free, downloadable word searches here and free coloring pages here.

Maybe you find you can let go of a lot of stress & anxiety when you play team sports or are exercising At the end of the day, meditation is just about focusing your mind for a period of time, and the goal After the 5 minutes is up, you breath should be regulated, mind clear, and body relaxed.

Exercise & practice mindfulness We all make excuses of why we can’t make time to do this, but exercise & mindfulness have such a huge impact on our mood and mental health. Find a hobby that is totally separate from school Photography, hiking, pilates, baking, woodworking -

With a couple of weeks of back-to-school 2020 under our belts, our kids deserve a big round of applause After being disconnected from their teachers and classmates for so long some kids are finding it a little This has been one of the most common complaints from kids over the last few months. Try and get creative with your kids as far as their friends go. "It's too much screen time." .....Says no kid ever..until now!

If you need to listen to music, try something instrumental - find a place where you can focus.

He tells the gardeners that he’s afraid of little kids and therefore is dreading Halloween night when If you find yourself in a moment of fear or anxiety, here is a little mindfulness technique that will

In many of our #HelloGardeners episodes, a common piece of advice is to find a parent, teacher, or a Kids can keep this card in their backpacks or teachers can tape it to the students' desks. Remind your kids, your students, your nieces & nephews, and yourself that the future is BRIGHT!