November 25, 2023

Quote of the Week

"Holidays are about creating cherished memories with loved ones and finding magic in the simplest moments." -- Jeremiah Say

Holiday Mindfulness For Families

"What happens to your family routine during the holiday season? Are you looking for ways to keep mindfulness and gratitude at the core of your child’s winter break? By using mindful breathing and a few simple yoga poses, you can help your kids make a grounded transition from school routines to the free-for-all of the holidays.

The holiday season includes many social events and demands on our time. In addition, most young children shift from the organized, orderly school day to an unstructured two-week holiday. Practising mindful breathing and gratitude, and maintaining some simple family routines can help your family navigate the excitement of the holidays. And of course, you can try out some of these ideas before the holidays begin."  [Read Article]

Reading Corner

Video: "Snowflake Body Scan": An 8-minute Calming Mindfulness Meditation for Kids

Ages: 2-8

This week we in lieu of a book recommendation, we offer this holiday themed mindfulness video for kids! Transport yourself into a magical, glittering snow globe while tapping into your bodily and emotional awareness with this quick, calming body scan meditation for kids.

Be the Change

Try simple mindfulness activities as a family this holiday season to help you all embrace the present moment.

- Make a Mindfulness Jar using this printable and take turns pulling out ideas to try together as a family (offered by one of our Kindful Kids community members, rani Jayakumar!).

- Try ideas from this 24 Days of Holiday Mindfulness Advent Calendar (read through the ideas by scrolling down or download the printable).