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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"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

Resilient Deer In Winter: 9 Mindful Activities for Children, Teens and Families Just as deer prepare for winter, we can strengthen our minds for resilience. This activity pack offers 9 simple breath and mindfulness practices to help children, teens, and families find calm, focus, and balance during the winter season. Reset in moments, build resilience 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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NSPCC’s Look, Say, Sing, Play Comes to Family Support, Fulham Central Children's Centre

It was an honour to be invited to the announcement of the NSPCC’s Look, Say, Sing, Play campaign at the Fulham Central Children’s Centre, the first London Authority to launch the campaign. The event was attended by Leader of H&F Council, Stephen Cowan, and CEO of the NSPCC, Peter Wanless, Family Support Managing Director Peter Watt and stakeholders in Hammersmith and Fulham children's wellbeing.

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