Jen Sievers/Mindfulness for Families

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Mindfulness for Families


Mindfulness is definitely not just sitting still - even the busiest bodies can find their calm. Learn mindfulness with your children in this fun, easy course.

Here's a quick preview of one of the techniques you'll learn.

Contents

Introduction

Introduction
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What does this course offer?
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Three ways mindfulness can help your wellbeing
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Understanding Mindfulness

What is mindfulness - for adults
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What is Mindfulness - for kids
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How Does it Work?
A Map of Our Brains
The Super Smart Science of Neuroplasticity
Mindfulness and connection/belonging
The Pause

Learning Mindfulness

Tips for Getting Started (for adults)
Your Mindfulness Plan
Family Mindfulness Plan (download)
Mindful Parenting
Your thoughts and feelings are like clouds
How to meditate
Basic Breath Meditation (guided meditation)

Mindful Activities

Mindful Activities

Mindful Activities: to cool down under pressure

To cool down under pressure
Fly like a bird (demonstration)
Fly Like a Bird (guided meditation)
High Five Breathing
Calming Breath (Parasympathetic Breathing)
Lion Breathing

Mindful Activities: to calm and train your brain with attention and focus

Try as many of these as you want to, figure out which ones work best for you and your family.
I’ve grouped them for the three benefits, but you’re welcome to mix and match however works for you

To calm and train your brain with attention and focus
Buddy Breathing
Rainbow Breathing
Tense and Relax
Count Your Breath

Mindful Activities: to connect with each other and with life more fully

To connect with each other and with life more fully
Cuddle Breathing
Dandelion Breath (guided meditation)
Name 3 Things
Mindful Eating
Tree Breathing

Downloads

Here's a selection of downloads and printables to make learning mindfulness more fun for you and your children.

Downloads: Sticker Chart
Downloads: Kind Notes
Downloads: Mindful Posters
Downloads

FAQs

How old does my child need to be?

Each child is different, but I would suggest anywhere from 3 upwards. Older children will be able to focus for longer, but there is benefit in starting young, while a child's brain is developing.
The sweet spot is probably from 5-10, but older or younger are definitely able to partake and benefit.

Does this require any prior experience or knowledge

None at all

Is the course affiliated to any religion

No

How long will it take to complete

You could probably complete it over a day or two (in short bursts), but spreading it over time could help it to soak in. You can keep returning to the course as often as you like.

Is it difficult?

No, the course is easy and fun.

Do we need any tools or supplies

No, only yourselves and an eagerness to learn.