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 | 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: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on...
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 | Feb 4, 2019 | Mindfulness, Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits
Sometimes, there is so much going on that we need to stop just to get our heads screwed back on correctly. Using this STOP strategy can help you and your kids do just that. More Parenting Strategies Mindfulness and Parenting: What’s the Story? Parenting Strategies to...
by Ari Yares | Dec 15, 2016 | Mindfulness, The Innovative Dad Blog
Bedtime rituals are incredibly important. We treasure our memories of reading to our children, getting snuggles and kisses, and carefully tucking them into bed. Yet, in many households, these rituals end up by the wayside in the rush to get the kids asleep so the...
