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Creating Calmer Kids with Helen Boniface

Creating Calmer Kids with Helen Boniface

FromRaising Wildlings


Creating Calmer Kids with Helen Boniface

FromRaising Wildlings

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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Aug 29, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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When little people are overwhelmed, it is our job to share our calm, not join in the chaos.- L.R. Knost.Well, how do we actually do that in today’s modern world? That is what Helen Boniface from Calmer Kids is talking about on today’s episode.?  Helen sharesHow a stress response impacts the bodyThe beauty of breathWhy learning and wellbeing cannot be separatedWhat happens to us internally when we experience anxietyAbout the tolerance windowAbout co-regulation and how can it help our childrenHow we can make meditation with children workHer observations from working with children and teaching mindfulness and yogi practices. Key micro actions and questions we can ask ourselves before reacting to the situation when we are having a moment with our childrenHow we can create a habit of mindfulness with our children and ourselves when we overwhelmingly feel pressed to find time for anythingWhy wellbeing is important for everyday - managing emotions, meltdowns and anxiety?  Opt In for Free Downloadables?  Links and ResourcesCalmer Kids WebsiteConnect on LinkedInFind out more from their blog! Guest DetailsWe have invited one half of the amazing Calmer Kids duo, Helen Boniface, to help us shift our approach to wellness through the support and maintenance of healthy minds in Australia. Sisters and co-founders of Calmer Kids, Helen and Michelle share a collective 28 years teaching experience in the fields of Education, Yoga and Mindfulness. They created Calmer Kids to help make simple and effective wellbeing tools accessible for every child and family.Wildlings Forest School Contact DetailsWebsiteFacebookInstagramYoutube PinterestLinked In? Did You Enjoy This Episode? If you enjoyed this episode and the Raising Wildlings podcast generally, we have a favour. Please take two minutes to subscribe, and to write a rating and a review. You can do that on Apple Podcasts right now by clicking here. If you are an Android user, you can follow the podcast on Spotify here and Google Podcasts here. Those actions will help the podcast reach more people, and we would be truly grateful. Thank you so much.
Released:
Aug 29, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Welcome to Raising Wildlings, a podcast about parenting, alternative education and stepping into the wilderness, however that looks, with your family. Each week, we’ll be interviewing experts that truly inspire us, to answer your parenting and education questions. We’ll also be sharing stories from some incredible families that took the leap, and are taking the road less travelled. Whether you’re a parent looking for tips on how to better handle those sibling squabbles and tantrums, a couple searching for ways to create more freedom within your family’s lifestyle, an educator keen to explore alternative schooling models and how children learn, a father keen to delve into respectful parenting philosophies, or a mother wanting to learn more about why play is so important and how to get children outdoors safely, then this is the podcast for you. Each week you’ll get tried and tested tactics from parenting, play and education experts to help you on your journey towards creating the happiest, healthiest lifestyle you can for your family. We’ll also chat to real life families who have created freedom within their lives and are living life on their own terms. They’ll teach you how they did it and how you can too. And of course, you’ll hear from us about all things nature play and alternative education. We’ll answer all your questions on how children learn, the importance of play in all its forms, children’s rights and autonomy, and how to get your children outside safely, more often. This podcast hopes to empower parents and educators to raise kinder, more resilient, more adaptable children by helping them maintain happy connections and healthy lifestyles. So, what are you waiting for?! Let's dive in! Hit subscribe now to be notified when new episodes go live. To download our free Respectful Language Printable Cheat Sheet, head to: www.wildlingsforestschool.com/shop/respectful-language