Healthy Mind, Healthy Body
12 Ways Teachers Can Build Their Own Resilience
This article outlines the key points from Elena Aguilar’s new book, Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators 2018.
15 Fantastic Ways to Teach Mindfulness to Kids
Studies have shown that children who practice mindfulness will experience better moods and a higher self-esteem. They may perform better academically and have improved social skills, like the ability to…
3-year-old captures hearts, inspires with affirmations: ‘I am smart. I am blessed.’ (Video)
“I am smart. I am blessed. I can do anything,” 3-year-old Ayaan told his mother, Alissa Brielle, who captured the message on her phone. “I am smart. I am blessed.…
6 Must-Watch Tedx Talks to Kick Off the New School Year
Since its creation in 2009, TEDx’s independently organized events continue to be a platform where people from all walks of life can learn and share wisdom on a variety of…
Alliance for Childhood
The Alliance for Childhood promotes policies and practices that support children’s healthy development, love of learning, and joy in living. Our public education campaigns bring to light both the promise…
Calm Down Yoga for Kids Poster
Simple yoga series to use as a calm down activity with your child. Be sure to read through Giselle’s suggestions for introducing the series, especially if you have never tried…
Center For Disease Control (CDC): Overweight and Obesity Strategies and Solutions
There is no single or simple solution to the childhood obesity epidemic, but learn what states, communities, and parents can do to help make the healthy choice the easy choice…
Center for Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (ECMHC)
The Center for Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (CECMHC) was funded as an Innovation and Improvement Project by the Office of Head Start in October 2008. The 3-year grant brings…
Center for Healthy Minds
Founded by world-renowned neuroscientist Richard J. Davidson, the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds (CIHM) at the Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, is a global leader in conducting novel research that…
Child Mind Institute-The Art and Science of Mindfulness
How and why it helps us to feel better and be mentally healthier. The article provides an easy to understand introduction to mindfulness. Can Screen Time Be Educational for Toddlers?
Childhood 101 and Kids Yoga Stories
Childhood 101 and Kids Yoga Stories, have teamed to create a simple yoga series to introduce you to yoga and use as a calm down activity with kids. The site…
Compassionate Classrooms: Mindfulness-Based Skills to Promote Resilience and Connection in the Autism Classroom
Although this webinar is geared toward students with autism the practices would be helpful for children with other disabilities and very young children as well as adults. The experiential nature…
