In my last blog I discussed the everyday challenge of going to sleep and how a simple bedtime routine can be a HUGE help.  So now a little more into detail with these great ways to make it work! Phase One – Taking Care of the Body Try dedicating the first 10 minutes of the routine to basic actions that prepare the body for hopping into bed, such as brushing teeth, getting into pjs, and snagging a glass of water.  Do your best to make sure these happen at about the same time and, if possible, in the same order. And don’t forget to include a cut-off time for electronics – at leas ..read more

“My kids always go to sleep so nice and easy!” said no parent ever. Getting your kids to go to sleep every night can be quite difficult, wouldn’t you agree? When my kids were young, I used to feel like I could fall asleep a hundred times before they ever did. And by the time the house was quiet, I was running on fumes.  The Challenge – Encouraging the Kids to Sleep Unfortunately, falling asleep is not something that children can do on command, and it can get frustrating for all parties involved when they struggle with bedtime.  The good news is that following a regular bedti ..read more

“ I am smart and capable. I am kind. I am confident. ”  Could something so simple actually work? Absolutely, yes! And when it comes to managing thoughts and feelings, it doesn’t get much easier than positive affirmations. What Are Positive Affirmations Positive affirmations are simple, short sentences with motivating or reassuring content that you can repeat to yourself in order to improve your mood or mindset.  An easy yet powerful stress management tool, positive affirmations can be applied to any aspect of life to increase your confidence and help you feel good. When used oft ..read more

What's included in the new Imagine Meditation Kit for Kids 1 | Guided Imagery Meditation Cards The kit features 18 guided imagery meditations with all-new texts and illustrations, crafted in the same well-loved format as the original Imagine Meditation Cards for Kids. Each offers a story-like scene that kids can occupy and participate in. 6 of these meditations focus specifically on the senses, helping kids to connect mindfully to their own senses.  2 | Positive Affirmation Cards The kit also contains 6 positive affirmation cards, which can be very powerful and helpful when used on a ..read more

Focusing your attention, even for a short while, on your senses is a time-honored mindfulness practice that will leave you feeling more relaxed and present. The idea is to try and clear your head of unnecessary thoughts and then concentrate on what you can sense without feeling any judgement toward it.  Here are 3 tips that can help you do that successfully :) 1. Practice mindfulness to experience the world around you . One by one, try turning your attention to something you can see, something you can hear, something you can touch, smell, and taste.  This simple yet powerful pra ..read more

What is Guided Imagery? Guided Imagery is a therapeutic technique in which we wield our imagination as a source of positivity. It can be used by practitioners in many ways to help their clients achieve their personal goals, no matter how specific or broad these goals may be.  Perhaps you’d like to add feelings of joy into your life, or maybe you just want to make it through a specific dentist appointment. When you visualize yourself achieving your goal, no matter how big or small, you take a very big first step toward reaching it.  Guided Imagery is all about visualization, some ..read more

Many people think that they’re not cut out for all that meditation stuff.  Many times I hear people say that they just can’t do it. And the thought that their kids might show an interest in meditating makes them laugh : ) But, what do they have in mind when they think about “meditating”? Maybe they tried it once, and they suffered from the beginning to the end… The thing is that “meditation” is one word used to describe many ways and techniques to help us relax and feel good. The key is to find which one of them works for you. And if you are willing to explore a little it can be so re ..read more

Walking around our neighborhood with my dog, my eyes are filled with drowsy, wintery whites, grays and browns. But the sounds in the air tell a whole different story! It’s the beginning of March, and many bird species have returned from their winter escapes. They’re filling the bushes and trees with lively chirping and tweeting. Hearing their harmonious sounds fills my heart with joy and excitement: the birds are back, and spring is about to follow... Listening to the singing of birds is actually thought to have a healing effect. In a children’s hospital in Liverpool, England, the sweet sou ..read more

Working on the next version of our meditation cards for kids (very exciting!!), one of the basic themes I wanted to bring forth in this kit was self-love.  The definition of self-love is actually pretty simple : a. An appreciation of one's own worth or virtue b. Proper regard for and attention to one's own happiness or well-being And its application couldn’t be more necessary (just read Why Is Self Love Important? ).  Self-love is the key to a positive self-image. It gives us confidence and the belief that we can love and be loved.  When we love ourselves just the way we ar ..read more

2020 was weird and intense for many reasons, but it was also Imagine Meditation Cards’ very first year.  It all started as a conversation over a glass of wine, an out-loud thought on the best ways to spread the word about meditation and how easy and fun it can be for kids.  It took a good few months to create the cards – time spent characterizing the product, fine-tuning my meditation scripts, adding all the wonderful artwork, and nailing down graphic design and production.  Seeing this product come to life was very exciting! We had no clue where this was going to go. Nevert ..read more