Watch What Happens When You Play I Spy the Mindful Way
Add this dramatic play twist to the classic game I Spy. Your kids will have more fun and get calm in the process. Here I share other games, tools and toys for mindful observations.
For Parents
How To Make Clean Up Fun
Using positivity and playfulness you can transform even the most annoying task of clean up, into a game! Watch this short video I made about
3 Simple Tricks That Will Make Your Kids Eat Better
Kids eat healthier when mealtimes are fun! Here’s some inspiration for table games and ways to use improv to get great eaters.
The Kind of Scores You Can Really Love
Need a rainy day game? Turn to musical scores to elevate your child’s playtime. With instrumental music from their favorite films and shows, kids can go deep into characters they already love. Orchestrations will help boost their mood, inspire gross-motor play and provide a great backdrop for imaginative indoor time.
Need A Laugh? Play “Silly Chins”!
You may have done this with girlfriends on a sleepover in the 80’s. I know I did. You may have done this as part
Got grit? This is the exact pep talk that will make kids work hard
Motivate your kids and learn more about grit. In this week’s video we avoid the pitfall of “good job” and learn some other ways to praise kids. And read Jocelyn’s pre-show speech for her cast of Music Man!
Boost Concentration And Curiosity: Play This Game – Feather Balance!
“No matter what your ability is, effort is what ignites that ability and turns it into accomplishment. –Carol Dweck, Mindset In my call-back for the
Speak And Listen To Your Kids – No Words Required.
In 1989 my parents made a VHS recording of Into the Woods when the B’way show aired on PBS. That tape must have been made
How To Be Silly And Boost Mindfulness At The Same Time!
Here’s a game I love to enhance mindfulness, brain power and at the same time get some great laughs out of your kids! The good news it requires very little “stuff” to make this game fun. Like most of the dramatic play tools I can offer you, this game can spark your child’s creativity using things you already have on hand. I call it “Test Your Touch!”
Kids Can’t Sleep? Try This Mindful Bedtime Sensory Exercise
Oh, Mr. Sandman? Bring my kid a dream. Really. Please? I’m a mom who likes to have a plan. But try as I might,
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