Even really young kids regularly hear about scary things in the world. Having worked with lots of kids who’ve been through very tough experiences, I know one thing for sure—we can’t not talk about it. We have to address…

Among the MANY benefits of singing: 

--a strengthened immune system 

--better sleep 

--lower stress 

--improved mental alertness 

--lower risk of depression  

Go ahead, tell me you don't want those things...?! 

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I’m thinking of all my schoolteacher friends today, back at it. Maybe it’s your second week of school, maybe your second day—wherever you are, I'm guessing that simple, quick tools to help your children calm and focus themselves are…

Week 3 of the after school program with the children who have moved to PA after the hurricane in Puerto Rico: once again my lesson plan went right out the window.  

The boy with the huge brown eyes…

Week two of the after school yoga program with the relocated kids from Puerto Rico was a bit more challenging than the first week, but I feel like I’m finding my footing with the group. Two very high-energy boys joined…

Yesterday I spent an hour at a local elementary school teaching yoga and mindfulness to a group of children from Puerto Rico. Their families were relocated here after hurricane Maria hit their island nearly six months ago. 

The…

If you know me even a little, you know that I believe really, really strongly in incorporating music into just about any kind of work with children.  

If you’re working with young children in any capacity, and you’re not incorporating…

I adore teachers.

All the teachers I know are working their tails off, for not nearly enough pay, but they know the system needs to change for all our children, and they’re doing their part to change it--coming to…

I visit a lot of schools, and it’s so exciting that more and more of them are open to implementing mindful practices.  

Can you imagine self-regulation being taught alongside academics in ALL our schools? Creating a generation of kids…

As a parent, I know that when I pause and take a few deep breaths before reacting—in just about any situation—things usually go better. (This doesn’t mean I always do it, of course...!) Imagine if we could teach this skill…

Mini beanbags are a fabulous prop for your kids’ yoga classes! Here’s how I use them; I’d love to hear your ideas too—tell me in the comments below. 

Obviously: sit up tall, while balancing a beanbag on your head—a…

Coming off a nutty October packed with two tours, lots of shows and trainings, and giving a TEDx talk (more on that soon!), I’m loving the quiet coziness of the early, dark evenings. Sometimes, though, I feel like it can…