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Everyday Mindfulness in the Classroom
By Liz Bergren Mindfulness, a buzzword we hear everywhere. The term, first coined by Buddhist scholar T.W. Rhys Davids, was reintroduced to us as a practice through the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn in 1979. Kabat-Zinn is a renowned MIT-educated scientist … Continue reading
Posted in Teaching Strategies
Tagged anxiety, mindfulness, stress, stress management for kids
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When Kids Fear Swimming Lessons, Don’t Just Dive In
By Eric Braun For me, few things symbolize the joy of summer vacation more than a swimming pool. When I wrap my toes over a pool’s concrete lip, gaze at the shimmering blue water, and inhale the smell of chlorine, … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood, Parenting
Tagged parenting tips, stress, summer activities, summer safety, summertime, swimming, swimming lessons
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Enter to Win Stress Management Resources!
This month we’re giving away a book bundle that helps both teachers and students deal with stressful situations: This giveaway is now closed. Stress Can Really Get on Your Nerves RX for Stress In a Jar® What to Do When … Continue reading
Posted in Free Spirit News, Social & Emotional Learning
Tagged giveaway, stress, stress management
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Counselor’s Corner: National Stress Awareness Month
April is National Stress Awareness Month. Read on for some ideas you can implement to reduce your level of stress. Create a Stress-Free Zone Every day when I get home from work I make my bed. After making it I … Continue reading
Posted in Counselor's Corner
Tagged National Stress Awareness Month, self-care, stress, stress management
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