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Anxious generation. Get kids away from cell phones!

"The environment in which children grow up today is hostile to human development," claims American researcher and author of The Anxious...

Sep 9

Tip #7: Ice Cube Game

Suitable for children from 12 years old The summer heat can make us want to be active or paralyze us. It's the perfect time to stop and...

Aug 19

Tip #9: Thought-Bus Tracking Meditation

Suitable for children from 12 years old Our thinking can sometimes easily get us into trouble. This meditation is about our relationship...

Aug 19

Tip #8: Mindful Tasting

Suitable for children from 12 years old Mindful tasting is a great way to help children develop mindfulness. Gather a basket of summer...

Aug 19

Tip #6: Lightning rod

Suitable for children from 12 years old The goal of this exercise is to learn to pay attention to what is happening inside us in the same...

Aug 19

Epigenetics and mindfulness

Regular exercise, such as meditation or yoga, can influence gene expression and thereby boost immunity, reduce inflammation, and slow down aging. Scientific studies confirm that techniques connecting the body and mind change the functioning of the nervous, immune, and hormonal systems in ways that benefit health.

Aug 19

SEMwell at the birth of a significant study: Mindfulness and self-kindness as the key to teachers' well-being

How can mindfulness and mindful self-kindness support teachers' well-being, reduce stress, and prevent burnout? (image generated by AI)...

Aug 19

Self-compassion in parenting and working with children

Don't try to educate. Build a relationship with yourself. Raising children can be full of love and understanding, without the need to...

Aug 19

Tip #5: STOP Technique

The ability to pause is an important life skill: being able to detach yourself from the busy routines and constant noise of your mind....

Aug 19

"I think I can beat this brat," you might be thinking. Sometimes, as teachers, it's just too much for us. What do you do when you're losing your footing? We've prepared three tips to help you calm down in challenging situations at school and beyond. Try them out for yourself and see.

Tip #4: A stress reliever for teachers

"I think I can beat this brat," you might be thinking. Sometimes, as teachers, it's just too much for us. What do you do when you're...

Aug 19

For some, the breath is an interesting anchor because it is constantly changing—from inhale to exhale to the next breath—and we can follow this flow with our consciousness when we focus our attention on it. Explain to the youth that you are now going to try to connect with the breath, which can be their anchor to the present moment. The following mindful breathing practice will help them both to calm down in stressful situations and whenever they are calm, as a kind of mindfulness training.

Tip #3: Blowing into a mug of hot chocolate

For some, the breath is an interesting anchor because it is constantly changing—from inhale to exhale to the next breath—and we can...

Aug 19

This exercise is an effective tool to teach youth self-awareness in just a few minutes—and it has many benefits! Not only does it provide an opportunity to explore different sensations in the body (such as touch), but it also helps develop patience and focus, while teaching us how to stay present in the moment. In addition, the exercise helps us tune in to subtle bodily signals, such as tension or stress, that can occur at times when we are not feeling particularly balanced or relaxed.

Tip #2: Five Finger Breath

This exercise is an effective tool to teach youth self-awareness in just a few minutes—and it has many benefits! Not only does it provide...

Aug 19

Tip #1: Body-scan meditation

Body scanning is a process of paying attention to each part of the body, one at a time. It is a common part of many formal mindfulness programs. The Body-scan meditation is designed to help you enter into deep relaxation, accept your body as it is, work with discomfort and pain, and improve your focus and attention.

Aug 19