by Ari Yares | Feb 24, 2022 | Mindfulness
Grounding usually evokes images of kids sent to their rooms having lost a long list of privileges from screens to socializing for some challenging behavior. Generally, it’s something our kids strive to avoid and it’s a punishment that we reserve for...
by Ari Yares | Dec 9, 2020 | Mindfulness, Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits
It’s cold outside and time to start thinking of warm drinks and sitting by the fire. While you are sipping your hot chocolate, take a moment to use it to practice breathing calming and pushing the holiday stress away. Watch this video to learn how you and your...
by Ari Yares | Nov 12, 2019 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits
Deep breathing is a core part of helping children (and adults) calm their anxiety. It’s also a crucial part of practicing mindfulness. But telling someone to breathe deep can often result in someone taking heaving breaths like they just ran 5k. Here’s how...
by Ari Yares | Jun 5, 2019 | The Innovative Dad Blog
Mindfulness is our ability to be fully present and in the moment. It encourages us to be intensely aware of what we are doing, feeling, and sensing. Mindfulness practices can help us become more attentive and ease our stress. Check out this curated list of resources...
by Ari Yares | Apr 22, 2019 | Mindfulness, Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits
We all get aggravated and frustrated from time to time. Here’s a mindfulness strategy that we can teach to our older kids to help them (and us) calm down. Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new...
