Why Mindfulness for Families?

    Mindfulness for families is an exploration of how our thoughts, feelings, and actions work together to form our experiences. Through this practice, children become more self-aware, optimistic, and compassionate while also becoming less angry, frustrated, and sad.

  Mindfulness teaches how to be present in the moment so that we may be thoughtful, purposeful, and curious individuals. It is a lifelong skillset that welcomes students of all ages, experiences, & abilities to learn how to be more mindful.

Programs Offered for Families

 Together, we will cover the foundation of mindfulness, its positive effects on the brain and body, and how we can use it to keep calm and clear-headed when dealing with our thoughts, feelings, and actions.

 Children will be invited to attend a kids-only session full of exercises, activities, and games that focus on being mindful. Meanwhile, parents will learn more about the importance of mindfulness in childhood development and how to foster this skill in their children and themselves.

 If you would like to learn more about how mindfulness can help you and your family, join us at the first ever Mindfulness for Families workshop.

We hope to see you there! 

Helpful Apps & Websites

To learn more about mindfulness:

• Kids Explain Mindfulness
• Benefits of Mindfulness for Children
• Mindfulness Meditation for Children

To practice mindfulness:

• Stop, Breathe, and Think: Kids
  An app to introduce children to mindful games using "Mindful Missions" that focus on improving their current mood. Available on iOS.
  
  
• Treehouse Guided Meditation
  This is a 15-minute relaxation video that supports quieting skills, careful listening, & deep breathing -- all of which can be helpful to a child in distress.
  
  
• GoNoodle Kids
  Fun app that is designed to get kids up and moving. Also a great resource to practice mindfulness through easy yoga, simple listening activities, and more! Available on iOS.

Upcoming Events:

Mindfulness for Families

Coming July 2018

*Date/time TBA

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That's all for now!

Check back at a later
date for updates.

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If you are interested in attending any of these workshops, please contact Debbie Ballentine:

Phone
(703) 216-9727
Email
debbie@ballentinefarm.com