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Posts From Susan Verde
5 Kid-Friendly Gratitude-Building Practices for Thanksgiving
The holidays can be a lovely time that brings food, family and friends together. It’s often a time of abundance…food, gifts, loved ones. As parents and caregivers we want our kids to enjoy all that they have, but also feel and express gratitude for both the material and non-material, and have a desire to give as much as receive.
Mental Reboot! 4 Ways to Cultivate a Beginner’s Mind
The other night I told my son to go wash his hands for dinner as I do every evening. The next thing I knew he is saying “mom watch this!
Try this Parent/Child Partner Yoga Sequence to Strengthen the Ties that Bond
Whatever metaphor works best, finding time to really connect with your child can be a challenge…
How Mindfulness Has Helped Me with Separation
As much as the summer is my absolute favorite time of year, this summer so far has been one full of BIG emotions. My 14-year-old son decided last year he
Stop the Negative Self-Talk! Give Yourself a #mindhug
We would never say to our friends, family, children, heck even strangers, the kind of things we tell ourselves. Why is it that our heads are often filled with negative self-talk?
4 Effective ways to deal w/ back to school anxiety
Using these “tools†before school starts and throughout the year can help you and your children navigate stress and anxiety.
Raising Mindful Teens Without Losing Your Mind
As a mom of teens I hear myself repeating the same “requests ” over and over until ultimately they become “barking orders ” and I have turned into a nagging
Help Your Kids Transition in Spring Time!
Even though this time of year can “come in like a lion ” with a few extra bits of snow and cold it’s a great transition that leads us into
A Mantra Practice for Fall
A mantra is a form of positive self-talk and a reminder of of our truth that separates us from the often confusing stories our mind can tell us.
3 Ways Yoga Helps Your Kids Get Ready for School
School is approaching and in some places in the country it has actually begun. There are some wonderful tools out there to help your kids get both their brains and bodies ready for school and helping to keep them calm and focused.
