Parents/Caregivers | Kidding Around Yoga

Mindful Coloring: A Simple Practice with Big Benefits for Kids

Mindful Coloring: A Simple Practice with Big Benefits for Kids

by Jaime Andrews | Aug 28, 2025 | Benefits of Yoga, Craft, Educators, Meditation, Parents/Caregivers, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools

Coloring isn’t just a fun art activity—it can also be a powerful mindfulness tool for children. It’s engaging and enjoyable for kids of all ages, giving everyone a chance to slow down, choose their colors, and carefully fill in shapes. When kids focus in this way, they naturally shift their attention into the present moment. This gentle focus helps calm busy minds, reduces stress, and supports emotional regulation while offering a creative outlet for self-expression.

Building Mindfulness: How LEGO Transforms Kids into Zen Builders

Building Mindfulness: How LEGO Transforms Kids into Zen Builders

by Jaime Andrews | Feb 8, 2024 | Meditation, Parents/Caregivers, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home

In today's fast-paced, screen-filled world, finding activities that promote mindfulness and promote free thinking can be a challenge. However, one activity that stands out is playing with LEGOs. This timeless toy not only sparks imagination and creativity but can also...

Embracing Mindfulness: Slowing Down and Savoring the Holiday Season

Embracing Mindfulness: Slowing Down and Savoring the Holiday Season

by Jaime Andrews | Dec 11, 2023 | Ayurveda, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Parents/Caregivers, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools

Amidst the holiday hustle, take a moment to slow down, recharge, and practice mindfulness. Embrace a mindful approach to fully immerse in the magic of the season, nurturing the well-being of your children, family, and yourself.

Yoga, Spirituality, and Self-discovery: A conversation with Lisa Schreiber

Yoga, Spirituality, and Self-discovery: A conversation with Lisa Schreiber

by kayadmin | Dec 7, 2023 | Benefits of Yoga, Educators, Meditation, Parents/Caregivers

EP. 54 | Yoga, Spirituality, and Self-discovery: A conversation with Lisa Schreiber In this episode of Mindful Conversations with KAY, Kelly and Kristi interview fellow KAY teacher Lisa Schreiber, an adult and kids yoga teacher, children's book author, and mom. The...

A conversation with Sara Dean of Shameless Mom Academy

A conversation with Sara Dean of Shameless Mom Academy

by kayadmin | Nov 17, 2023 | Parents/Caregivers, Podcast

EP. 53 | A conversation with Sara Dean of Shameless Mom Academy In this episode of Mindful Conversations with KAY, Kelly and Kristi engage in a soul-stirring conversation with Sara Dean, renowned coach, speaker, and host of the acclaimed podcast, Shameless Mom...

Self-Care: Permission to Say No

Self-Care: Permission to Say No

by kayadmin | Nov 9, 2023 | Educators, Parents/Caregivers, Podcast

EP. 52 | Self-Care: Permission to Say No In this episode of Mindful Conversations with KAY, Kristi delves into the art of self-care and empowers listeners to navigate the hectic pace of life with grace and intention. As we step into the bustling season ahead, Kristi...

Shame: how this complex emotion effects the body and mind

Shame: how this complex emotion effects the body and mind

by kayadmin | Nov 7, 2023 | Educators, Parents/Caregivers, Podcast

EP. 51 | Trauma-Informed Practices - An Interview with Kathleen Egan "Stop crying, it's not that bad", said in the heat of the moment however its impacts may be lifelong. Shame is a complex emotion that often originates from experiences and messages from...

Trauma-Informed Practices – An Interview with Kathleen Egan

Trauma-Informed Practices – An Interview with Kathleen Egan

by kayadmin | Oct 26, 2023 | Benefits of Yoga, Books, Educators, Meditation, Parents/Caregivers, Podcast

EP. 50 | Trauma-Informed Practices - An Interview with Kathleen Egan Kathleen Egan first connected with yoga as a teenager in Australia and has integrated yoga practices into her daily life, growing her personal practice and establishing herself as a Vinyasa...

The Benefits of Tapping and Shaking for Children

The Benefits of Tapping and Shaking for Children

by kayadmin | Oct 19, 2023 | Educators, Parents/Caregivers, Podcast

EP. 49 | The Benefits of Tapping and Shaking for Children Welcome back to Mindful Conversation with KAY! In this episode, Kelly and Kristi continue the discussion on the physical responses to emotions by diving into the world of tapping and shaking. Tapping and...

Somatic Experiencing-Re-Release

Somatic Experiencing-Re-Release

by kayadmin | Oct 12, 2023 | Educators, Parents/Caregivers, Podcast

EP. 48 | Somatic Experiencing-Re-Release In this episode of Mindful Conversation with KAY, Kelly & Kristi continue the conversation about physical responses to emotions with a re-release of Episode 31: Somatic Work. Our bodies have evolved with a primal response...

Physical Responses to Emotion

Physical Responses to Emotion

by kayadmin | Oct 5, 2023 | Educators, Parents/Caregivers, Podcast

EP. 47 | Physical Responses to Emotion In this episode of Mindful Conversation with KAY, Kelly & Kristi begin a new month-long series on physical responses. They kick off the conversation by diving deeper into what emotions are, how they manifest in our bodies,...

Deven Sisler Interview: The Yamas In Pajamas

Deven Sisler Interview: The Yamas In Pajamas

by kayadmin | Sep 28, 2023 | Books, Educators, Parents/Caregivers, Podcast

EP. 46 | Deven Sisler Interview: The Yamas In Pajamas Deven Sisler has been teaching yoga and meditation to children and families internationally since 2005 as well as offering kids yoga teacher trainings since 2016. She loves sharing the tools of yoga with people of...

Relationships – Part 3 Adult-child

Relationships – Part 3 Adult-child

by kayadmin | Sep 21, 2023 | Educators, Parents/Caregivers, Podcast

EP. 45 | Relationships - Part 3 Adult-child “When little people are overwhelmed by big emotions, it's our job to share our calm, not join their chaos.” ~L.R. Knost From the moment they’re born, children need safe, consistent, and responsive relationships with the...

Nurturing Healthy Relationships in Children through Yoga and Mindfulness

Nurturing Healthy Relationships in Children through Yoga and Mindfulness

by Jaime Andrews | Sep 16, 2023 | Benefits of Yoga, Educators, Meditation, Parents/Caregivers

Nurturing Healthy Relationships in Children through Yoga and Mindfulness

Mindful Relationships Part 2- Friendships

Mindful Relationships Part 2- Friendships

by Marta | Sep 14, 2023 | Educators, Parents/Caregivers, Podcast

EP. 44 | Mindful Relationships Part 2- Friendships If you think back over the course of your life, you can probably name different friends from different periods of your life. You may even have certain friends that you rarely see but, when you do, it seems like no...

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