Spring has sprung here in the northeastern US, and show season is in full swing! We had three super-fun Rockin’ Yoga assemblies last week. The schools we visited used a buddy system, pairing up third grade students with first graders,…

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We just returned from Costa Rica, visiting our daughter who’s there for the semester. What a gorgeous, lush country, no wonder there are so many yoga retreats there!

I had hoped we’d have a forced “unplugging” from all…

Photo by Tiffany Robinson
 

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We just completed a run of the musical Newsies, Jr. (and by we, I mean my son’s middle school–he played Jack Kelly, the lead, and I played violin in the “pit:” five of us…

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It’s International Women’s Day today, and it’s gotten me thinking about all the amazing women in my life–particularly my two grandmothers, one a strong, smart world traveler who just passed away at the age of 100,…

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You probably know by now that I LOVE sharing what I’ve learned in nearly two decades of teaching mindfulness and yoga to children. But believe it or not–I’m not an expert in everything! 😂 

So, I find the…

Artwork by Anni Betts from Peaceful Like a Panda
 

Happy Valentine’s Day! 

I hope you’re showing yourself some love today. 💕

And speaking of love, it’s so important that we help children learn to love themselves, to have self-compassion. Here…

If you wanted to learn how to play the piano, would you take one or two lessons, and then just assume you know how to play? 

Of course not. Because as we all know, playing the piano is a skill–one…

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Sometimes I hear people ask: why do children need to practice mindfulness, anyway? They’re kids! What do they have to be stressed about? 

Well the answer is: plenty, unfortunately. Young children are dealing with more stress and anxiety…

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Could you use a new tool to help calm and soothe your little one at rest time or bedtime? I have a new song for you: “I Have a Light.” 🕯️ 

It’s a lullaby, almost a mantra, and…

We have a bunch of school visits coming up, and I can’t wait to get back to performing Rockin’ Yoga assemblies! My band and I have a blast at these shows–we chat with the students as they’re coming in (discussing…

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I just sent my oldest off to study abroad for the semester. Hugging her goodbye was bittersweet…off to travel on her own! It made me remember road trips with my kids when they were little–and how antsy-pantsy they…

Artwork by Anni Betts from Breathe Like a Bear 

Happy new year, friend! 🥳 

How are your resolutions coming along? 

Just kidding. There’s a lot of go-getter, goal-setting energy flying around, and I have to tell you I’m not into…