Two key strategies to help yourself (and your kids) make it through
Putting One Foot in Front of the Other How to help yourself (and your kids) keep going, even when you're stuck in the muck. Hello, families. I've always been a runner, albeit with a fairly sizable interruption over the past few years as I've adjusted to parenthood....
A new year, but feels like more of the same? You’re not alone
Welcome to the New Year. Tips, resources, and programs to support your teen or tween in quarantine! Hello, Practice families. It's a new year, although so far, this year doesn't feel much different than the last one (see here and here for two of my recent favorite...
Why teens and tweens are struggling right now
Why Are Teens and Tweens Having Such a Tough Time? (Developmental x Pandemic Interactions) Happy December, Practice families! Here we are, staring down the holiday season, the end of the year, the beginning of 2021, and another shelter-in-place that hopefully will be...
It’s OK if You’re Not OK.
It's OK if You're Not OK. Just show up. Hello, Practice families. It has been quite a week. We are hearing from family after family that everyone is overwhelmed. The fires and sustained poor air quality (not to mention the completely bizarre day of orange...
Zooming into the Start of School
Zooming Into the Start of School We're all in it together. A few things to keep in mind. Hello, Practice families! At this point, we've all survived at least the first few days of the school year! But based on what we've heard from most kids, teens, and parents, it...
Things feeling hard? This one goes out to you.
The Time for Resilience is Now. Are You Struggling? We Are Too. Hello, Practice families! Tomorrow is September. Let's face it: 2020 has been the longest and simultaneously the shortest year of all time. How is it possibly September?! Most kids...
Black Lives Matter.
Anti-racism, Mindfulness, and Parenting Black Lives Matter. How anti-racism, parenting, and mindfulness intersect. Dear Practice community-- Mindfulness and social justice are inextricably intertwined. If our compassion only extends to ourselves and others who...
Keeping Kids Social As We Socially Distance
Staying Social While Social Distancing Tips, tricks, and resources to help kids of all ages stay connected. Hello, families! As the shelter-in-place drags on, we are hearing more and more families express concern regarding the possible impact of all this social...
What You Are Doing RIGHT During the Pandemic
You Are Doing So Much Right. Acknowledging our resilience in and of itself can help us cope during tough times. Hello, families! At Practice, we often teach skills around noticing and critically evaluating what we are thinking. Specifically, behind every big emotion...
Riding the Emotional Roller Coaster
Riding the Emotional Roller Coaster Hi, Practice families. Another week has passed by. Let's face it, sheltering-in-place has turned life into what feels like a never-ending blur (is it just me, or did this totally hit the nail on the head?! ). I have a number of...
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20-Minute Mindfulness with Tara
Tara McLaughlin is a skill kids yoga and mindfulness instructor based in San Francisco, California. Through 20-Minute Mindfulness, Tara offers fun mindfulness games and activities to promote resilience in kids of all ages. Through these 1:1 drop-in sessions, kids will learn strategies to breathe, listen and connect to the present moment. Learn more about the 20-Minute Mindfulness sessions when you visit the registration page.
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