Schools are almost out for Christmas Break, and for many, the holiday stress is already upon you. We all know that being out of routine on a normal day can wreak havoc on how we feel, not to mention our kid’s behavior. Now, add that kids are out of school,…
Embrace the Joy in Family Christmas Traditions
Disclosure: Some of the links below are Amazon affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. The Christmas season has always been one of my favorite times of the year. Yes, presents are…
An Adventure to Uncover the Treasures of Gratitude.
Battling the Gimmes Do you dread the onslaught of toy commercials and ads that come around this time of year? If you aren’t streaming or fast-forwarding through them, you’ll hear, “I want that” after just about every single one. It was one of my daughter’s favorite phrases when we were…
Emotions in Nature: Unleashing the Magic in Creation
In my blog post Empower Your Child Through Play, Nature, and Movement, I mentioned the book Color Monster to help teach emotions. Your child will feel all of those emotions. Emotion controls children’s behavior until they learn how to name what they feel. So, if your child is overwhelmed, they…
Empower Your Child Through Play, Nature, and Movement
I started Playful Zen Kids because I recognized a need in my classroom that was also apparent in other classrooms. Many kids lack skills that help them socialize appropriately, self-regulate, make good choices, and the list continues to grow. I want to empower you, the parent, with quality materials and…
Kid’s Yoga: Cultivating Strength in Mind and Body
Research shows that a child’s social-emotional health is just as important as their physical health and affects their capacity to develop a fulfilling life and their overall developmental learning. So, you are probably thinking, yeah that would be great, but how do I teach my child that? Kids yoga is…