Calling all teachers, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, friends and adults who spend time with children, including when you're out in public and are around children you don't know...
Do a quick check of your stress energy and notice how you manage it. Children and babies are very observant. They keenly sense energy, even if they can't verbalize or process the thoughts around it.
Give Children Tools
Let children see, and model, your DE-stressing techniques. Allow them to see the balanced version of you-how you get to your calm place. Maybe you take a deep breath, move more slowly, sit quietly, breathe calmly, write a list, walk in nature, listen to music, sing, dance, meditate, play and instrument, or even stretch out on the floor.
Life will happen and those young eyes notice everything, so the next time you're running late and you've spilled something on yourself as you head out the door, bring your re-actions down a notch and let your cooler head prevail. Let's offer up a mindful approach to life so we can build up a resilient next generation.
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