Mindful Conversations with KAY

In this episode of Mindful Conversations with KAY, Kelly and Kristi interview the fabulous Juliann Hartley, aka Miss Julieann. Miss Julieann is a board-certified music therapist, nature educator, illustrator, and children's musician. She recently released a new album, The Resilient Child, which features songs about developing support systems, coping skills, emotional expression, and self-worth.

In this thoughtful and authentic interview, Julieann shares about her journey and the driving force behind her creation of The Resilient Child. She courageously opens up about her personal battles with a severe neurological infection, offering a glimpse into her own resilience. As she delves into the effects of music on the brain, she unveils powerful strategies for effectively harnessing its potential for positive change. Additionally, Julieann sheds light on the transformative benefits of receiving gratitude, highlighting its profound impact on our well-being.

Today we are reminded of the importance and power of giving thanks. In this re-release episode of Mindful Conversations with KAY, Kristi and Kelly dive into the profound impact and significance of expressing gratitude.

They shed light on the gratitude practices implemented in their households and classrooms, aimed at helping children acknowledge and appreciate the abundance of blessings that surround them on a daily basis

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 Academy.

Together, they dive into the multifaceted layers of Sara's journey, exploring both her personal and professional growth and evolution. With thought-provoking insights and engaging stories, this episode serves as a guiding light and encourages us to find solace in silence, enabling us to attune to our innermost desires, while gently reminding us that change is the only constant in life.

This episode is a profound invitation to embrace the transformative power of reconnecting with oneself and navigating life's uncertainties with grace and resilience. Tune in!

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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 (E-RYT200), Children’s (RCYT95) Yoga Teacher and Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator (TCTSY-F) and YACEP.

Kathleen spent her early adulthood working with at-risk children and families where she saw the need for an alternative to traditional therapeutic methods and interventions.

Kathleen joins Kristi and Kelly on this episode of Mindful Conversations with KAY. Tune in as they explore the profound effects of trauma, learn more about Kathleen's personal journey, and discover how the KAY program can be seen under the lens of trauma-informed teaching.

Kathleen's expertise and compassionate approach offer valuable insights into how trauma-informed yoga can be a powerful tool for healing and self-discovery.

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Show notes for 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 invites us to reflect on the importance of self-care, reminding us that amidst the chaos, it is crucial to prioritize our well-being. Tune in as she shares helpful and simple tips for incorporating self-care into our daily routines and graciously grants us permission to say no, fostering a healthier and more balanced existence.

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"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 childhood. Shame can have profound effects on our self-esteem, mental health, and relationships. In this episode, Kelly and Kristi dive deeper into the complex and often misunderstood topic of shame.

Tune in as they explore:

1. What shame is and how it differentiates from guilt

2. How it manifests in the body both physically and emotionally

3. The importance of validating a child's emotions

4. The idea of helpful shame versus harmful shame

5. How yoga and mindfulness practices can support self-awareness and self-compassion

Shame is an emotion that we often push down deep, but it is through vulnerability and open conversation that we can truly overcome its grip on us. Be sure to join the conversation!

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.

Did you know that tapping and shaking offer numerous advantages for children, including:

1. Promote blood flow throughout the body, helping children feel more energized and focused.

2. Release muscle tension, promoting relaxation and reducing physical discomfort.

3. Engage the body's sensory system, enhancing children's overall reactions and coordination.

4. Provides a healthy outlet for anxiety, allowing children to release pent-up emotions and find calmness in their bodies.

Tune in this week as Kelly and Kristi explore fun and engaging ways to incorporate tapping and shaking through games, music, props, and encouraging conversation!

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 system to perceived threats, known as the fight, flight, or freeze response. This response is a natural survival mechanism that activates when we encounter danger or stress — whether we choose it or not! By exploring the fight, flight, or freeze response, we can better understand and regulate our emotional experiences.

Somatic work is an approach that recognizes the mind-body connection and focuses on integrating physical experiences to release emotions. By paying attention to bodily sensations, we can gain insight into our emotional experiences and initiate healing from within.

Tune in as Kelly and Kristi dig into this fascinating topic by exploring questions like:

1. What, exactly, is somatic experiencing?

2. How can we use physical movements to get mentally/emotionally “unstuck”?

3. How can we instill mindful awareness of physical cues in children?

4. How do we become 'Body Detectives'?

5. How can we integrate somatic work into our Kids Yoga and Mindfulness classes?

Healing begins within the body, and by cultivating mindfulness and exploring somatic work, we can embark on a transformative journey toward emotional well-being. Join us!

This episode is part of a series. Be sure to tune in all month for thoughtful conversations about physical responses to feelings and emotions and helpful ways to manage and process them for both adults and children.

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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, the impact they can have on our overall well-being, and the role yoga and mindfulness play in understanding and processing them.

Throughout this episode, Kelly and Kristi cover the following thought-provoking topics:

1. The negative 'side effects' of not acknowledging or expressing emotions

2. The importance of accepting and honoring all emotions, both positive and negative

3. Exploring the ways our bodies communicate our emotions

4. Examining the ways in which our emotional states can influence our physical states through sensations, illness, and behaviors

5. Discovering how the practice of mindfulness can help us cultivate awareness of our bodily sensations and deepen our understanding of our emotions.

This episode is part of a series. Be sure to tune in all month for thoughtful conversations about physical responses to feelings and emotions and helpful ways to manage and process them for both adults and children.

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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 all ages and believes that everyone can benefit from investigating kindness, honesty, generosity, wisdom, and self-liberation.

Deven joins Kristi and Kelly on this week's episode of Mindful Conversations with KAY to discuss her new book, The Yamas In Pajamas: A Guide to Yoga for Kids and Their Adults, which dives deeper into the first limb of yoga for kids in a fun and accessible way. Each chapter includes reflections, guided meditations, breathing exercises, journal prompts, some activities, and mindful movements or body shapes for each Yama, so kids and their adults can experientially explore these concepts. Listen in as Deven shares more about:

1. Her personal journey with yoga and meditation

2. Her background in theater, circus, and clowning

3. Shifting her approach to teaching yoga to kids

4. Her inspiration for her book and plans for her next one

5. Her experience bringing the practice of yoga into schools and adjustments to make it suitable for all environments

Deven reminds us that the practice of yoga is available anytime, anywhere...even in our pajamas!

“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 adults around them. Most often, the primary relationship is with a parent, however other adults, such as grandparents and teachers, play a crucial role in a child's overall development and well-being.

Through stable relationships with caring adults, children are able to develop a sense of trust and safety in the world around them. They learn to regulate their emotions, foster positive relationships with others, and develop a strong sense of self.

In this week's episode of Mindful Conversations with KAY, Kelly & Kristi continue the conversation about mindful relationships with a focus on adult-child relationships.

Tune in as Kelly & Kristi dive deeper into the topic, including:

1. practicing mindfulness in our reactions

2. how behavior is most often a communication of a need

3. the importance of co-regulation to support children during challenging moments at home and in the classroom

4. releasing the ideal of the "perfect' parent or teacher

5. the role of repair

This episode is part of a series. Be sure to tune in all month for thoughtful conversations about relationships.

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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 time has passed at all. And, if you're lucky, you are still in contact with a childhood best friend. Through school, sports, our neighborhoods, and more, we'll cross paths with many people and these people will have a tremendous impact on our wellbeing. This week, we continue our series on relationships with a focus on another influential relationship: friendships.

Friendships are an important part of childhood and growing up. They build a child’s sense of belonging and significance in their world, make a child feel cared for and cared about, and in turn teach them how to care for others. Healthy friendships play a key role in a child’s emotional growth and their development of important life skills.

Tune in this week as Kelly & Kristi discuss the importance of connecting with others and how we can support and nurture meaningful friendships for our children, such as:

1. Exploring new interests through friendships

2. Exposing children to different people through different activities

3. Accepting that friendships ebb and flow and using that space to create new relationships

4. Encouraging children to make in person connections with the prevalence of text messaging and electronics

5. Helping children understand what a good friendship looks and feels like in themselves and others

This episode is part of a series. Be sure to tune in all month for thoughtful conversations about relationships.

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This week, we kick off a new series on relationships and the role of mindfulness in relationships. Kelly and Kristi begin the conversation with the most important relationship: the one we have with ourselves.

Self-connection means knowing and accepting who you truly are, including strengths and weaknesses. It's about being in tune with your emotions and thoughts without judgment. It means developing self-compassion, self-acceptance and allowing growth. Young or old, having a deep relationship with oneself is vital to a balanced and fulfilling life.

Tune in this week as Kelly & Kristi share their personal experiences with self-connection and offer suggestions including:

1. Encouraging children to be curious and try new things

2. Giving children the space to make choices, and mistakes

3. Being careful not to label, but rather focus on effort and the ability to be brave

4. How a yoga and meditation practice can support our self-connection at any age

5. The important of understanding and accepting ourselves to build strong , meaningful relationships with others.

This episode is part of a series. Be sure to tune in all month for thoughtful conversations about relationships.

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Transitioning to high school is a big change for teens. As they enter another new building, with new teachers and peers, they'll gain greater independence and access to a wider range of classes and activities. They'll also be faced with more academic and social pressure as well as pressure to start thinking about the future (...ready or not!).

Like the previous school transitions, you can expect feelings of both excitement and anticipation. As parents and caregivers, there are many steps we can take to help kids adjust to the new school environment and academic standards. In this episode of Mindful Conversation with KAY podcast, Kelly and Kristi conclude the conversation about mindful transitions with the final move to high school.

Listen in as the discuss:

1. How high school presents a time for growth and exploration

2. Tips and techniques for practicing mindfulness — even when there's resistance

3. Emphasis on encouraging kids to trust their gut

4. The importance of staying grounded and present for both kids and caregivers

5. The balance between staying connected but also providing space

The transition to middle school is a big step on the road to maturity. Regardless of what specific grade marks the beginning of middle school in your community, your child may be feeling both excited and afraid. (And you, too!) The transition is often complex. As young adolescents are changing school buildings they are also changing hormonally, mentally, and physically, but like all transitions, with some advance planning and open discussions, you can substantially ease your child's mind and ensure a smooth shift into this new space.

In this episode of Mindful Conversation with KAY podcast, Kelly and Kristi continue the conversation about transitions with the 'big leap' from elementary to middle school. Listen in as the discuss:

1. Being your child's mentor and sounding board

2. Supporting your child's independences and boosting their sense of responsibility

3. Understanding potential concerns your child may be having

4. Establishing a yoga practice to support the physical changes

The start of kindergarten is a major milestone in the lives of young children, maybe the biggest one! The start of kindergarten can be a stressful time for your child as they enter a world filled with new rules and routines. Longer days, academic expectations, eating lunch independently and navigating a new school building can bring about feelings of excitement as well as fear for children and families. In this episode of Mindful Conversation with KAY podcast, Kelly and Kristi share and review ideas to help your child feel safe and secure during this transitional time. These include:

1. Practicing routines ahead of time

2. Be mindful of 'morning stress'

3. Focus on connection before school and re-connection after school

4. Reach out to the teacher if possible to share any 'special needs'

Change is hard regardless of age, but children particularly struggle with transitions. Especially the big ones like heading off to preschool for the first time. They may be leaving you for the first time and entering a new space with a whole new set of rules and expectations. Exciting? Yes. Scary? Of course! As parents and caregivers, there are many steps we can take ahead of time to make this transitions as smooth and tear-free as possible.

In this episode of Mindful Conversation with KAY podcast, Kelly and Kristi kick off a new series on age-based transitions and share simple mindful strategies and techniques for transitioning to preschool:

1. Preparing ourselves as caregivers by staying present and regulates

2. Validating our child's experiences and exploring both emotional and physical feelings

3. Establishing a "Goodbye Routine" for connection... don't "sneak" out!

4. Visualization practices to ease feelings of the unknown

5. Tools for the ride to school to keep them present and engaged

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Laura Bean, writing specialist, educational wellness consultant, and creator of Write to the Core curriculum, which integrates social-emotional learning with reading and writing joins Kristi and Kelly on this episode of Mindful Conversations with KAY.

During this thoughtful interview, Laura shares more about her work which promotes self-reflection, empathy, compassion, and creativity while addressing Common Core Standards.

Listen in as they discuss:

1. How Laura’s mindfulness practice developed

2. The role of mindfulness in fostering a compassionate learning environment

3. Using writing as a means of self-discovery

4. Tips for teachers to integrate mindfulness within their curriculum

5. The importance of supporting our students and helping them to stay regulated throughout the day

6. Why we must do our own work and have our own personal practice

Laura lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and teaches English Language Development and mindfulness to high school students. She shares powerful poems and writings from her students.

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Jobs can be fun and rewarding. How do we know? Because we teach kids yoga!

On this week's episode of Mindful Conversations with KAY, Kelly & Kristi discuss the business of kids yoga and their personal journeys offering yoga and mindfulness to children in a variety of settings.

Tune in as they dive deeper:

1. The different places they've successfully shared kids yoga

2. Steps to becoming a kids yoga teacher

3. What it looks like to teach kids yoga 'full time'

4. Investments if transitioning into teaching yoga to kids

Is it possible to find a job you're passionate about? Kristi sums it up perfectly: "Bottom line, this is the greatest job ever."

Happiness looks and feels different for everyone, but how we get there is often quite similar: through a deep connection with ourselves.

Maria Castelluci Moore, entrepreneur, writer, and mother of 4, joins Kristi and Kelly on this week's episode of Mindful Conversations with KAY. Their engaging interview dives deeper into the unique experience of happiness and how slowing down and paying attention to our surroundings can lead to a new, fresh perspective — at any age.

Listen in as they discuss:

1. Maria's personal journey into a mindfulness practice

2. Maria's inspiration to write Vivienne in Paris

3. How Maria instills mindfulness in her home with her family through simple "rituals"

4. Supporting children with focusing on their senses and tuning into the present moment

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Entrepreneur, first-generation American, writer, and mother to four children, Moore strives to bring passion and enthusiasm to all her endeavors. A lover of all things European, Moore has found great passion through her travels to Paris, Italy, Spain, and South America. Her affection for winemaking, foreign languages, the arts, ballroom dancing, and traveling has given Moore a unique and grateful perspective on life. Her love for her family and helping others through charitable giving has enabled Moore to thoughtfully curate purposeful life adventures. Moore resides in Napa, California, with her husband and four young children.

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Imagine a room full of preschoolers engaged in an activity. The teacher announces it's Circle Time. This shift from play to stillness takes a lot of effort and skill for these young children.

As parents and educators, it is our job to support children in developing these skills and helping them learn how to control both their physical and emotional responses. But how?

In this episode of Mindful Conversation with KAY, Kristi and Kelly dive deeper into the concept of opposites to teach self-control and self-regulation in children. They share a variety of games and techniques to implement at home and in the classroom as well as fun and engaging ways to introduce self-regulation tools to children of all ages.

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Let’s face it, mistakes don’t feel good, but they are a natural and important part of life. We often view mistakes negatively, however, they provide the opportunity to learn and grow, to try something new, or view something from a different perspective.

Learning to handle a mistake gracefully and using it to your advantage is a valuable life skill. So, what can we do to help our children and students embrace their mistakes and reframe failures as opportunities for growth? How can we help them discover there are benefits to making mistakes?

Join Kelly and Kristi in this week's episode of Mindful Conversation with KAY as they discuss how making mistakes can be a tool for growth. They dive deeper into the best ways to talk to our kids about making mistakes including:

1. Acknowledging that we don't expect perfection

2. Reminding them our love is unconditional

3. Pointing out growth in specific areas

4. Not 'rescuing' and allowing kids to 'screw up'

5. Acknowledging our own mistakes and sharing them with or kids.

And as Kelly points out, we are all a work in progress!

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Confidence and self-esteem are important concepts for kids to embody because they help them to feel good about themselves and give them the power to believe in their own abilities. When kids have a healthy sense of self-confidence and self-esteem, they are more likely to be successful in school and in their personal lives.

Raising kids who are confident in their own skin can be a challenge for any parent or educator. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to help children feel good about themselves and boost their self-esteem.

In this episode of Mindful Conversation with KAY, Kelly and Kristi dive deeper into the meaning of self-esteem and self-confidence and share ways yoga and mindfulness can improve and strengthen these skills. Tune in and learn more about:

1. What self-esteem and self-confidence are and how they overlap

2. How yoga provides a space for non-competitive activity

3. Poses that instill self-confidence

4. Meditation and the power of positive self-talk

5. Opportunities for leadership in Kids Yoga classes

6. The benefit of self-acceptance and a growth mindset

7. How facing challenges can lead to greater confidence

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Imagine this: You planned to pick up a pizza for dinner, but when you pull up to the restaurant, you realize it's closed on Mondays. As an adult, you can think through a couple of solutions, but now imagine you're 5 years old and you had your heart set on pizza...

Bouncing back from disappointment. Going with the flow when plans change. Getting comfortable with change and managing uncertainty.

Flexible thinking, an essential life skill for both adults and children, helps us adapt to new or unexpected situations.

In this episode, Mindful Conversation with KAY podcast, Kelly and Kristi share their thoughts on flexible thinking including:

1. The importance of flexible thinking in self-regulation and handling big emotions

2. Ways parents can model this type of thinking

3. How affirming "I can be flexible" can be a helpful tool

4. Other playful ways to build flexible thinking skills in children

The best and most useful tool for teaching yoga to kids? A good set of physical yoga pose cards with images or drawings of kids doing yoga. Yoga cards are fun and accessible for all ages. In this episode, of Mindful Conversation with KAY podcast, Kelly and Kristi discuss the benefits of yoga cards and share some of their tried and true ways of incorporating yoga cards into a kids yoga class, the classroom, or in the home. Tune in and learn:

1. How yoga cards are ideal for learning, exploring, and playing

2. Both structured and unstructured game ideas

3. Fun and engaging game ideas such as Musical Mats, Creative Storytelling, a Yogified version of Headbandz

4. Incorporating yoga cards into a Calm Corner

5. How yoga cards can be used by parents in the home

6. How to make yoga cards an everyday practice with a pose of the day and affirmation

We show up to parenting without much formal training, however, our practice 'on the mat' can be applied to parenthood in many ways. Sarah Ezrin, author, world-renowned yoga educator, content creator, and mama based in the San Francisco Bay Area, joins Kristi and Kelly on this episode of Mindful Conversations with KAY. Kelly and Kristi's engaging interview with Sarah inspires us to bring the wisdom of yoga into the parenting journey.

Listen in as they discuss:

1. How Sarah discovered yoga during college 'by accident'

2. Her lifelong goal of writing a book and how her 'aha moment' in the shower lead to her writing The Yoga of Parenting

3. Yoga's role in developing our intuition and trust as parents

4. Sarah's favorite story from her book about Leah Kim, former Nike Global Ambassador

5. The importance of yoga and mindfulness in schools and how it can benefit the entire family system

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Whether your inner voice is loud and clear or more of a whisper, listening to it can be a great source of guidance when you need it most. And in order to hear and trust that voice, adults and children alike need to be able to slow down, pause and notice the thoughts, feelings, and sensations that are coming up when making a choice or decision. In this episode of Mindful Conversation with KAY, Kelly and Kristi discuss intuition and 'turning up the volume' of our inner voice. Listen in as they discuss:

1. Why it's important for parents and children to tune into their intuition

2. How yoga and mindfulness can support children in developing their intuition

3. Asking helpful questions such as "What does it feel like in your body" and "Tell me more..." to encourage children to explore their feelings

4. How we may unknowingly pass on the message to children to not trust their feelings

5. Fun and engaging ways to teach children to pause, think, and develop confidence in the choices and decisions they make

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Do you find yourself anxiously awaiting those final moments of yoga class when you get to rest in a sublime state of relaxation? Enter yoga nidra. Yoga Nidra, also known as “yogic sleep”, is a form of meditation usually practiced lying down with a teacher guiding the session. Yoga Nidra is perfect for anyone, including children of all ages. In this episode of Mindful Conversation with KAY podcast, Kelly and Kristi define and dissect Yoga Nidra, a powerful practice to incorporate into your and your child's routine. Listen in as they discuss:

1. What yoga nidra is

2. The many benefits of yoga nidra including calming the body and mind, releasing tension, soothing the nervous system and naturally producing melatonin

3. What yoga nidra looks like for children and why it's important for children to practice

4. Tips for practicing yoga nidra with children

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Most of us lead busy lives with endless lists of things to do. It's easy to go into autopilot, especially for the more mundane tasks like doing the dishes and vacuuming. In this week's episode of Mindful Conversation with KAY, Kelly and Kristi offer ways to find more enjoyment in our day-to-day responsibilities through mindfulness and presence. Listen in as they discuss:

1. The importance of slowing down and tuning in to the moment

2. Ways to shift our mindset around chores

3. Successfully involving kids in household chores

4. How we can actually lessen chores by living more mindfully

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"Every day is a gift and my question to you is how can you create a ripple in all that you do?" Jesse Bennet, yoga teacher, children's book author and illustrator, and mom, joins Kristi and Kelly on this episode of Mindful Conversations with KAY. Kelly and Kristi's inspiring interview with Jesse reminds all of us that we all have the power to create anything we put our minds to.

Listen in as they discuss:

1. What inspired Jesse to begin writing her children's books including her owl illustrations

2. How actions and words travel and that even the smallest acts of kindness can have a huge impact

3. Jesse's outreach to students and schools and her mission to empower children to make a difference

4. The power of affirmations including a favorite from Jesse's book: "I can set off a ripple."

Whether your inner voice is loud and clear or more of a whisper, listening to it can be a great source of guidance when you need it most. And in order to hear and trust that voice, adults and children alike need to be able to slow down, pause and notice the thoughts, feelings, and sensations that are coming up when making a choice or decision. In this episode of Mindful Conversation with KAY, Kelly and Kristi discuss intuition and 'turning up the volume' of our inner voice. Listen in as they discuss:

1. Why it's important for parents and children to tune into their intuition

2. How yoga and mindfulness can support children in developing their intuition

3. Asking helpful questions such as "What does it feel like in your body" and "Tell me more..." to encourage children to explore their feelings

4. How we may unknowingly pass on the message to children to not trust their feelings

5. Fun and engaging ways to teach children to pause, think, and develop confidence in the choices and decisions they make

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How are you?

No really, how are you?

Actually taking a mindful moment to examine and name our feelings is rare in our busy lives. But acknowledging feelings, whether negative or positive, is key to mental health and full presence in our lives. We want our kiddos to be Feeling Detectives! Listen in to Kelly and Kristi's discussion in this episode of Mindful Conversations with KAY to learn about:

*Why kids might be hesitant to explore their feelings

*Riding the wave of feelings

*Talking to kids about emotions

*The power of saying, "Tell me more about that..."

*Name it to tame it

*Mindfulness tools to explore emotions

*The importance of emotion modeling for parents

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There's SO much for kids to learn in such a short amount of time. It's best to just keep going, powering through lessons and homework, right? NO! Science shows that planned brain breaks are critical to effective instruction. Kelly and Kristi dissect brain breaks in the classroom and in the living room in this episode Mindful Conversation with KAY podcast. Listen in as they discuss:

1. Why brain breaks are important to successful learning
2. The science behind the power of brain rest
3. Examples of types of brain breaks
4. Timing breaks for the greatest impact.

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