Mindfulness with Kids Archives - Parents With Confidence https://parentswithconfidence.com/category/mindfulness-with-kids/ Raising emotionally healthy children who will live their BEST life.. Wed, 15 Nov 2023 18:49:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 60 Fun and Calming Activities to Make Bedtime Unbelievably Easy https://parentswithconfidence.com/50-bedtime-activities-that-will-calm-and-connect/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/50-bedtime-activities-that-will-calm-and-connect/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:27:00 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=1289 Discover calming activities to make bedtime with kids a lot easier, plus the best ways to promote connection and calm your child at the end of the day. These fun and soothing bedtime ideas for kids work to gently relax your kids down for a good night sleep without the pushback. Cozy pj’s with adorable...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/50-bedtime-activities-that-will-calm-and-connect/feed/ 4 75 Awesome Calm Down Strategies for Kids (that they’ll want to try!) https://parentswithconfidence.com/calm-down-strategies-for-kids/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/calm-down-strategies-for-kids/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2022 19:34:00 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=3772 75 Science-backed calm down strategies for kids that are easy, engaging, and will help your child develop strong emotional regulation skills. Read on and then grab your free printable of 75 calming techniques to have on hand when your child’s anger or anxiety takes over. ⭐️Free 9-page Expert Master guide⭐️>> 5 Secrets to MORE cooperation...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/calm-down-strategies-for-kids/feed/ 4 The Secret of Teaching a Child to Live Gratefully https://parentswithconfidence.com/raising-grateful-child/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/raising-grateful-child/#respond Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:07:00 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=3701 Inside: Learn the surprising way to teach gratitude to children that raises kids who live gratefully all year long.  One of my favorite Thanksgiving traditions since having children is going around the table before the big meal, each sharing three things we’re grateful for. It’s eye-opening and heartwarming as a parent to hear the kids...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/raising-grateful-child/feed/ 0 125 Positive Affirmations for Kids to Skyrocket Strength, Confidence and Self-Love https://parentswithconfidence.com/125-positive-affirmations-for-kids-to-skyrocket-strength-confidence-and-self-love/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/125-positive-affirmations-for-kids-to-skyrocket-strength-confidence-and-self-love/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2022 16:14:05 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=5763 Positive affirmations are a powerful tool for kids to boost their confidence and self-esteem. These 125 affirmations for kids can be pull out daily, or whenever your child needs a little reminder of how important they are. Read on to see how science backs the use of affirmations for children, and then grab your free...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/125-positive-affirmations-for-kids-to-skyrocket-strength-confidence-and-self-love/feed/ 8 10 Simple Calming Outdoor Activities for your Irritable Toddler https://parentswithconfidence.com/calming-outdoor-activities-toddlers/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/calming-outdoor-activities-toddlers/#respond Wed, 19 May 2021 18:19:21 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=7295 Inside: Discover 10 easy fun and calming outdoor activities for toddlers when they’re tired, stressed, and overwhelmed.  Over the past year and a half, children have been forced to spend more time indoors than ever before, and this has had tremendous effects on their ability to regulate their emotional responses to both their own stress...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/calming-outdoor-activities-toddlers/feed/ 0 10 Easy Ways to Bond with Your Child (Even When There’s no Time in the Day) https://parentswithconfidence.com/10-easy-ways-bond-child-even-theres-no-time-day/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/10-easy-ways-bond-child-even-theres-no-time-day/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2020 17:00:21 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=504 Inside: Our connection to our children means everything to their growth and development. Here are 10 easy ways to bond with your child and strengthen their relationship with their child. It’s the difference between a confident child and an insecure one, a cooperative child and a defiant one, one that agrees to set the table...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/10-easy-ways-bond-child-even-theres-no-time-day/feed/ 4 40 Astounding Benefits of Outdoor Nature Play for Kids https://parentswithconfidence.com/40-astounding-benefits-outdoor-nature-play-kids/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/40-astounding-benefits-outdoor-nature-play-kids/#comments Mon, 29 Jul 2019 18:29:53 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=3214 Inside: Time kids spend outdoors in nature play has been steadily declining for decades and it’s costing them enormously when it comes to their physical and mental health.  I feel my shoulders relax. My lungs open up and I breathe. I just feel… lighter. And all I have done is to simply step out my...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/40-astounding-benefits-outdoor-nature-play-kids/feed/ 2 The Best Tools for Mindfulness with Children that Promote Focus and Calm https://parentswithconfidence.com/the-best-tools-for-mindfulness-with-children/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/the-best-tools-for-mindfulness-with-children/#respond Tue, 02 Apr 2019 17:20:00 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=2851 Inside: A child therapists top used tools for mindfulness with children that will help your child with focus, anxiety and emotional regulation. The benefits of mindfulness with kids are many (increased focus, self-control, better mood, better sleep, lower anxiety, etc etc to the MOON) but parents often wonder, how the heck do you actually do mindfulness with...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/mindfulness-with-kids/feed/ 6 Using Your Child’s Love Language to Make the Holidays More Meaningful https://parentswithconfidence.com/the-best-way-to-make-the-holidays-more-meaningful-for-kids/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/the-best-way-to-make-the-holidays-more-meaningful-for-kids/#comments Wed, 21 Nov 2018 20:45:05 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=2246 Inside: This one simple but powerful concept related to the 5 love languages of children is the best way to make the holidays more meaningful for kids. My 8-year old’s face was lit as bright as our Christmas tree as she leaned over her sister in eager anticipation. I have never seen a child as excited about...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/the-best-way-to-make-the-holidays-more-meaningful-for-kids/feed/ 2 100 Everyday Ways to Strengthen Your Child’s Mental Health https://parentswithconfidence.com/everyday-ways-to-nourish-a-childs-mental-health/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/everyday-ways-to-nourish-a-childs-mental-health/#comments Wed, 10 Oct 2018 21:35:06 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=2171 Inside: Every day is an opportunity for parents and caregivers to provide the best gift possible, a strong foundation for a child’s mental health. If you had only one wish for your child’s future what would it be? Many of us would say “I want my child to be happy”, but what does that really...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/everyday-ways-to-nourish-a-childs-mental-health/feed/ 7 25 Simple Mindfulness Activities Kids Will Actually Want to do https://parentswithconfidence.com/25-mindfulness-practices-for-kids-who-cant-sit-still/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/25-mindfulness-practices-for-kids-who-cant-sit-still/#comments Tue, 13 Feb 2018 19:48:58 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=1343 Inside: Teaching mindfulness to kids in an appealing way can be tricky, here are 25 fun mindfulness activities for kids that they’ll jump right on board with.   The more I learn about mindfulness the more I am in complete and total awe of its vast power for transformation. The research-backed benefit’s of mindfulness read...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/25-mindfulness-practices-for-kids-who-cant-sit-still/feed/ 6 6 Ways to Make Your Family an Emotional Safe Haven for your Child https://parentswithconfidence.com/how-to-make-your-family-a-safe-haven-from-the-world/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/how-to-make-your-family-a-safe-haven-from-the-world/#comments Tue, 30 Jan 2018 21:22:54 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=1251 Inside: When practiced by families these six parenting approaches build connection, resilience, and trust, strengthening a families bond and giving a child safe respite from stressors.  Raising a child in our modern world seems really scary some days doesn’t it? Screens everywhere we look- blasting the latest and greatest threats to our child’s safety. While...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/how-to-make-your-family-a-safe-haven-from-the-world/feed/ 5 6 Ways to be a Mindful Parent During the Holidays https://parentswithconfidence.com/6-ways-to-help-your-child-have-the-best-holidays-ever/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/6-ways-to-help-your-child-have-the-best-holidays-ever/#respond Wed, 29 Nov 2017 13:25:59 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=1157 Inside:Learn 6 Ways to be mindful of your child’s needs through the chaotic holiday season to minimize meltdowns and maximize fun, joy, and love. Putting up Christmas decorations and trimming the tree is a day I look forward to with eager anticipation every year. Excitement runs high and expectations of laughter, Christmas music, and shiny...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/6-ways-to-help-your-child-have-the-best-holidays-ever/feed/ 0 More Peace Less Stress: How to be a Positive Parent During the Holidays https://parentswithconfidence.com/5-holiday-sanity-saving-tips-for-moms/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/5-holiday-sanity-saving-tips-for-moms/#respond Fri, 09 Dec 2016 04:20:28 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=212 Inside: Learn how to beat the holiday stress and be a conscious positive parent during the holidays. There is no time of year where magic is in the air like during the holidays. When you become a parent this magic intensifies, right along with feelings of exhaustion and overwhelm. While during the holidays we are...

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