Building Strong Brains and Hearts Through The Magic of Being Here: Evidence-based mindfulness tools and techniques that Build Resilience, And support feelings of calm, healing and connection

 
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Hedgehogs and Autumn Leaves: Self-Care + Bravery Mindfulness Activity Pack

As Autumn arrives, it’s time to embrace change and set new intentions. Just like hedgehogs preparing for the season, we can ground ourselves and welcome this time of renewal. In "Hedgehogs and Autumn Leaves," we explore how mindfulness can help families, providers, and educators slow down, practice self-care, and build bravery for the months ahead.

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“Appa's Paws for Peace: A Mindful Journey with a Gentle Bernese”

Introduce children to mindfulness with "Appa's Paws for Peace," an engaging activity pack featuring Appa, the gentle Bernese Mountain Dog therapy dog. Perfect for classrooms and families, this pack includes calming exercises, reflection prompts, and creative activities designed to foster self-awareness, emotional regulation, and positive connections. Help kids cultivate peace within themselves, their relationships, and their connection to the earth—all while enjoying the comforting presence of Appa. Ideal for educators and parents seeking to nurture mindfulness and well-being in children.

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Mindful, Sunny Connections: Mindfulness Activity Packs To Support Your Daily Work

"Mindful, Sunny Connections" Mindful Activity Packs for providers and educators who support children, teens and families. These packs feature mindful moments, creative activities, healing affirmations, yoga stretches, meditations, and breathing exercises designed to foster emotional awareness, self-expression, and resilience.

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Mindful Connections: Themed Activity Packs for Supporting Children, Teens, and Families

"Mindful Connections" Mindful Activity Packs for providers and educators who support children, teens and families. These packs feature mindful moments, creative activities, healing affirmations, yoga stretches, meditations, and breathing exercises designed to foster emotional awareness, self-expression, and resilience.

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Actividades de Mindfulness para Niños, Adolescentes y Familias, y para los Educadores que los Apoyan

"Calma, Conexión y Sanación Inspiradas por el Mundo que nos Rodea." Encuentra Apoyo de Mindfulness Basado en Evidencia, con Intervenciones Tempranas y Prevención para Niños y Familias a través de Ejercicios de Respiración, Estiramientos de Yoga, Actividades Creativas, Momentos de Atención Plena y Más.

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"Enhancing Parent and Provider Skills: Mindfulness, Meditation, and Resilience Techniques from Our Presentations in the UK and US"

We hope you enjoy this collection of a few of our presentations from the UK and US that focus on healing, resilience, and providing essential tools for parenting and providers. These presentations by our team are from the Buffett Early Childhood Institute, the London Westminster Council, Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative, and Alpha School Omaha.

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Nurturing Resilience Through Calm, Connection and Healing: Essential Mindfulness Packs for Providers and Educators Who Support Children, Teens and Families

“Nurturing Resilience ~ Calm, Connection And Healing Inspired By The World Around Us.” Find Evidence-Based, Early Intervention And Prevention Mindfulness Support For Children And Families Through Breathing Exercises, Yoga Stretches, Creative Activities, Mindful Moments and More.

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"You Are Worthy of Love" with Lovella The Green Glitteroon

Welcome to our activity pack featuring Lovella the Green Glitteroon, designed for those who teach and care for children. This pack includes the story "I Am Enough," simple breathing exercises like "Breathe Into The Heart" and "Joyful Breath," a "Cat-Cow" yoga stretch, and a "Kindness Tree" activity. It concludes with another story, "You Are Worthy Of Love," to help children embrace self-love and self-worth. Use these activities to create a supportive space for children to learn and grow, and to invite calm, comfort and healing.

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"Calming Blue Sky" With Zenly, The London Fox

Wherever, whenever, whoever you are, let the colours of the sky bring calm, comfort and healing to you. No matter where you are, you can take a moment to pause, notice the earth and sky around you, and take some healing breaths. With each mindful breath, inhale freshness and exhale the past to make room for new energies. Breathe in serenity and breathe out with hope. Step into a world of comfort under the sky. For this mindful activity pack, Zenly the London Fox shows you how!

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"Calming Cuties" ~ Let's Take A Deep Breath!

Welcome to the peaceful world of the “Calming Cuties!” Join them for these breathing exercises that help calm busy, overwhelmed brains. “With the Calming Cuties, you'll learn to unwind and discover peace within… Such a treasure you'll find! So when your brain gets busy, and thoughts cause a strain, breathe with the Cuties, and let tranquility reign!”

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Take a Breath: Calming Breathing Exercises For Children and Teens

Sometimes all you need is a moment to pause and a moment to breathe. A moment in stillness to help refocus the mind, and induce a sense of calm in the body. These breathing exercises for children and teens invite us to do just that… To take a moment to pause, and invite comfort, safety and belonging into our hearts and minds.

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Activities For Mindfulness-Based "Soft" Interventions For Teens and Children

Help the children and families you support with calm, healing and resilience through evidence based mindfulness interventions such as healing mantras, yoga poses, breathing techniques, and ideas that help us connect to ourselves and world around us. Highlights from our partnership with Douglas County, Omaha, Nebraska and ReConnect Youth.

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"Resilient Deer In Winter" Winter Mindfulness Activities For Children

Just as deer feed their bodies for strength and endurance particularly leading up to colder weather, we can also feed our minds! As we immerse ourselves in the winter season, let’s tune in to our breath to help with calm and resilience while we build our brains. All that’s needed are a few moments to reset and refocus, enabling us to continue with a clearer mind and greater sense of inner peace. Let’s be resilient like deer!

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"Wintergold and Gratitude" Winter Mindfulness Activities For Children

The cold winter months and busyness of the holidays can sometimes leave us feeling blue and overloaded. We can turn to nature and to our breath for help! Think of bright yellow and orange Wintergold pines and firs that light up dreary skies and bring warmth to the landscape. We can bring this warmth and light into our lives too, while practicing gratitude for what’s within us and around us.

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