Breathing Exercises For Children
From mindful consumption to mindful activities and even mindful eating, this word has become commonplace. But how can we achieve mindfulness? It takes a lot of practice and discipline to sit still and resist all the distractions around us. One of the easiest ways to develop a taste for mindfulness is by remembering to breathe. […]
Yoga Stories For Children
“Breathe in, breathe out, now relax your muscles and close your eyes…,” this is a typical visualisation of yoga class, perhaps while holding a pose or as you lie on the floor. Yoga is used as a de-stressing tool, a form of self-care therapy, or to get good at meditation for people and kids. But […]
Kid’s Yoga Activities
Being a kid can be hard. As stand-up comedian John Mulaney puts it, from a kid’s perspective, “I am very small and I have no money, so you can imagine the kind of stress I’m under.” Jokes aside, this past year has added a new kind of stressor in the form of lockdown restrictions and […]
Culture Curated: 13 Artworks your Child Should Know
Dutch artist Piet Mondrian once said “The position of the artist is humble. He is essentially a channel.” The artist depicts the world as they see it, putting all of their influences and emotions into every piece. This means that art serves as a mirror, reflecting the emotions, values, and events that mark the artist’s […]
Painted Perspectives: 5 Artists your Child Should Know
No two artists see the world in the same way. Ask a group of them to draw a flower, and you’ll end up with many different interpretations. That’s why learning about visual arts in childhood is so important — it gives your child a window into another person’s world. You can learn a lot from […]