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The month of February is all about L-O-V-E, but let’s not forget about self-love too. Take a tip from our “Mindful & Magical Me” card of the month “The Bear” and love yourself first. Below I’m sharing some of my favorite kid-friendly ways to practice self-love!

Family-Friendly Ways to Practice Self-Love

• Self-Love Hugs: Give yourself a big bear hug and notice how it feels. Research even shows self-soothing touch can relieve stress. Win, win!
• Take a kids or family yoga class together!
• Make yourself a homemade sweet treat like these Chocolate Peanut Butter Date Bites.
• Rub your hands together to create feel-good energy. Can you place your hands on your belly or your heart? How does it feel?
• Practice positive affirmations like “I am smart,” “I am kind,” or “I am strong.” Can you create your own affirmation?
• Start a family gratitude jar by writing down something you’re grateful each day.
• Share something you love about yourself. What makes you special and unique?
• Respect your boundaries and know that it’s OK to say “NO.”
• Heart breathing: Bring your thumbs and pointer fingers together to create a heart shape. As you take a deep breath in,

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Happy New Year, friends! I hope you’re able to take some time to slow down and reflect upon the past year. One of my favorite ways to ring in the new year is to choose three words to describe how I want to feel/what I want to focus on for the year ahead.

For 2025, my words are: magnetic, marriage & magic moments.

Without further ado, it’s time for our “Mindful & Magical Me” card of the month!

Our January card of the month is our friend The Penguin, a reminder to be yourself and get your groove on! I hope you enjoy this fun Mindful Moment with your children. Dancing is such a great way to move your body and shift your energy while having fun.

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It’s officially holiday season, and I put together a little gift guide including some of my favorite holiday gifts for families — featuring mindful kids, moms and even your littlest yogis. Enjoy!

Note: Includes affiliate, where I earn a small commission on some purchases.

Gifts for Mindful Kids

Mindfulness cards, books, breathing tools & more!

(1) “Mindful & Magical Me” Kids Inspiration Deck by yours truly 

(2) Subscription to Highlights magazine (our kiddos love it)

(3) “Everyday Mindful Mantras for Minis” by Erin Marrazzo

(4) Calm Strips for sensory breathing & calm 

(5) “On the Nature Trail” Nature Activity Book 

(6) Hand2Mind Mindful Maze Set (we take these on all of our road trips)

Gifts for Mindful Mamas

Feel good gifts for moms craving a little wellness, self-care & mindfulness

(1) Spark Your Bliss affirmation card deck be yours truly

(2) “Moon Juice” by Molly Alesch (a sweet story about mama and the magic of the moon)

(3) “Dear Mama, You are Enough” Print by yours truly (scoop it up at a holiday market or grab the 4-pack bundle with kids prints too!)

(4) “The Little Frog’s Guide to Self-Care,” … Read More!

Our November card of the month from my “Mindful & Magical Me“ Deck is…

[Drumroll please…]

The Maple Leaf.

Here’s your mindful moment to do with your child: Simply trace your hand on a piece of paper to create your own maple leaf! On each of the five lobes (your fingers), write down something or someone you are grateful for. Take time to reflect on what you wrote and share out loud.

I love this mindfulness activity for children ages 3 & up! Fun tip: for those who can’t yet write themselves, you can write for them or even ask them to draw what they’re grateful for. The answers always melt my heart.

What are YOU grateful for today?

Here are some more simple ways to practice gratitude this holiday season!… Read More!

This past week, I had the opportunity by The Profitability Project and The Mama Ladder to enter my business for a grant given to mom entrepreneurs. For my entry, I was asked to share my WHY. The reason I do what I do.

So here goes:

My WHY = creating a brighter, kinder future for our children (and their grownups) through yoga, education and mindfulness.

I’m a firm believer in the Ripple Effect. When you have a positive impact on a child or parent’s life, that good energy pours out into the world ten-fold.

That’s why I’m on a BIG mission to spread mindfulness to as many kids, families and caregivers as possible. After all, studies have shown that mindful activities can improve focus, reduce stress & anxiety, and even boost compassion. And our children deserve a brighter, kinder future!

Thank you to all the families, kids, teachers and special people in my life for joining me on this journey! … Read More!

I kicked off the week back on Great Day at 9A “Mommy Monday” sharing simple ideas to stay cool, calm & collected with your kiddos this summer.

Summer can put a lot of pressure on parents to do everything. And with no school, kids may feel over-stimulated, complain they’re “bored” or even act out. Trust me, I feel your pain!

The good news is, there are simple things we can do as parents to help — and you don’t have to break the bank or lose your cool in the process! In this fun interview, I share:

• How to create a calm down box/basket with your children
• A fun DIY bubble wand craft you can make at home
• Why you should go camping in your own backyard
• Upcoming kids yoga events in Connecticut

Catch the replay here on WFSB!

Looking for more mindful tips? Grab my “Mindful & Magical Me” Kids Inspiration Deck on Amazon!

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Did you SEE the news?

This mama was featured on Great Day at 9a local CT news Monday chatting mindfulness tips & yoga poses for families! I had such a great morning sharing my work and greatest passion with the lovely Nicole Nalepa and Scot Haney.

During the segment, we covered:  

• the benefits of mindfulness exercises for all
• slowing down and tuning in with flower breathing
• kids yoga: mountain pose, tree pose & windmill pose for Earth Day
• creating a sensory snack picnic outside in nature

Catch the replay here, and keep shining bright! Want more mindfulness? Take a peek at the “Mindful & Magical Me” Kids Inspiration Deck. … Read More!

Let me paint the picture for you. It’s time for bed, you’re at your wits end and your kid(s) are off the walls.

It’s been a long day, and you’re trying hard not to completely lose your sh*t. So you attempt everything in the books, and none of the go-to tricks are working (not even deep breaths and lullabies). “Calm down, it’s time for bed!” “Stop that!” you shout.

But it’s only getting worse, and then the giggles kick in…and your sweet child is turning into a total monster. You’re starting to lose your mind. What’s a parent to do?

Hi, hello this was me the other night. And sometimes, even as a kids yoga & mindfulness teacher, I forget to lean on these tools.

💎 But here’s a lil trick I use in my kids yoga classes too that works like a charm every time: MATCH THEIR ENERGY. 💎

Yup, get kooky with them!

Some ideas to help your child calm down by matching their energy:

• If they’re roaring like a lion, go ahead and make silly animal sounds with them.
• If they can’t sit still and won’t get in bed, have a mini dance party and shake

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