Kids Wellness

Do you want to access the deepest states of relaxation? Are you looking for a resource that will enable you and your child to sleep better at night? Yoga nidra, or the “sleep of the yogis” is an accessible meditation practice that cultivates well-being on multiple levels. This simple practice of guided, deep relaxation promotes authentic rest.

The ancient Chinese philosopher Mencius compared children to tender sprouts, shaped by soil, sunlight, water, and, importantly, the efforts of patient farmers and gardeners. At times, children require our protection, other times we must take a step back and allow them to grow. A practical parenting manual, philosophical reflection on the relationship between parent and child, and necessary response to modern stereotypes of Eastern parenting, Little Sprouts and the Dao of Parenting reconsiders cultural definitions of success....

You see your children every day. You have a handle on their lives, right? But do you know how to read the undercurrents? Can you spot the subtle signs of potentially addictive behavior? Is there a touch of violence hidden in your child? This book shows the exact key behaviors, activities, and personality changes to look for in your child that point to brewing trouble. Designed for every parent with teenagers today, this is the only book that provides honest answers to the questions you have about your child and drug abuse, alcohol and binge drinking, violence and bullying, gambling, and depression and suicide.

Nourish Kid's Body, Feed Kid's Mind: A Concise Parent's Guide to Building Strong Bodies and Sharp Minds Through Balanced Nutrition and Healthy Eating Habits for Kids of All Ages skips all the fluff and condenses the nutrition science and experiences into a comprehensive, yet concise, guide. If you desire to sift through the endless changes in nutrition recommendations and boost your child’s health and wellness, this is your guide!

In I Love My Kids, but I Want My Body Back, Dr Malcolm Linsell shares his patients’ experiences so other women will know what to expect when contemplating plastic surgery. From initial consultation to surgery and beyond, 10 women reveal how their body image issues had a negative impact on their mental and physical health, relationships, and quality of life. Their stories are honest accounts of how they found the courage to change what they didn’t like about their bodies, creating for themselves a calm self-assurance that radiates out to those around them.

To help your children manage their emotions, learn to focus and unwind, it is essential to teach them simple and efficient relaxation techniques in a format appealing to them. This selection of exercises specially designed for children will introduce them to relaxation through breathing techniques, guided visualizations, and mindfulness; they can be used by the whole family, as these proven techniques are the same adults can learn. Children live in an information-packed environment.

Give your kids the gift of a lifetime: a healthy relationship with food. In this easy and informative book, nutritionist Katja Leccisi offers simple steps to help you reduce strife during family meals; develop meal schedules that suit your family; simplify meal planning; and encourage your kids to make good food choices and develop reasonable eating habits.

The need to ensure kids’ health is one of the most important obligations of parents. In today’s world where many adults tend to live with unhealthy and inactive lifestyle, it is crucial to teach your kids the essentials of health while they are still young. Get all the info you need here.

Wake up to the world around you and see the infinite possibilities mindfulness can provide. Don't sleepwalk through life and live chained to your fear and anxiety any longer. Awareness of the world surrounding you will lead to many exciting and life-changing opportunities. Mindfulness teaches us how to concentrate on the moment and focus one's passion and energy into living a productive and happier life. It teaches us how to let go of the past and stop worrying about the future. Learn exercises, strategies, tips, and tricks you can use to become more mindful in your daily life.

Young children live in an information-packed environment, and have yet to master their emotions and resist stress. Relaxation and simple meditation techniques have been proven to help them manage pressure, increase focus and concentrate. These simple relaxation exercises will introduce them to breathing techniques and mindfulness; these are the same self-calming techniques adults can learn, but presented in a soothing format appealing to children. Regular practice will improve their concentration skills, help them build self-esteem and fall asleep quickly and peacefully: a great help for everyday living at home and in the classroom.

Being focused is one of the most important skills to succeed in life, at school, and in any other activity. It is a skill that takes a long time to master, so it is important to start from the early years of childhood to exercise the mind. Parents should also encourage good habits in children.

Want to get kids to say "yes"...instead of begging, negotiating, and pleading? We want what is best for them, and so should they. So why don’t they understand us? Because we talk to them in the wrong color language. Kids view the world in different ways. Once we know how they view the world, our words get through. Get through? Yes. Instead of our words bouncing off their foreheads and scattering to the floor, we can learn which way they view the world. Once we know this, we can use secret words that help them listen and understand.

When caring for a child who takes prescription medication for whatever reason, parents or other guardians may be worried about dosages and effects. This is why if you are caring for a child who is required to take medications, it is important to monitor them. There should always be a guardian present to be sure that the child is taking the correct dosage. This seems to be a pretty obvious warning, because overdosing is one of the biggest fears when handling any sort of prescription medication.

Dinner time doesn’t have to be a constant struggle nor do they have to be mac n’ cheese and chicken nuggets every night. A child’s palette may not be as developed as an adult’s, but with a little work, you can get them to eat “grown-up” food. The book will help guide you through the best way to get your kids on the right track with food.

Research shows children who are massaged at an early age will experience a wealth of physical, intellectual, and emotional benefits. Hands-on Parenting offers a step-by-step program for sharing the power of touch with your children, giving the best possible advantage for growth and success.

If you are an adult TCK, you probably sense that the multicultural, high mobility experiences of your childhood continue to impact your life in some way now. Making sense of the impact of these experiences, however, can feel overwhelming, especially if we have long experience of our stories being met with bafflement and incredulity. My hope is that this collection of my thoughts over the last seven years of working with Third Culture Kids will create space for you to explore and make sense of the incredible life you’ve lived.

Children live in an information-packed environment. To be able to manage their emotions, their stress, and concentrate, they need to learn how to unwind and relax. These simple relaxation exercises will introduce them to breathing techniques and mindfulness; these are the same self-calming techniques adults can learn, but presented in a soothing format appealing to children.

The first time I heard about it I had the same doubts you probably have now: chanting, crystals, or playing with an eagle feather…“woo woo” stuff!! However, this is not the case. Mediation is a scientifically proven way of taking control of your life by taking control of your mind. According to Buddhism, taking control of your mind using meditation is the only real antidote to stress, anxiety and depression. Scientific studies have validated this and offer proof that meditation can in fact change brain chemistry and alter brain waves.

When the empirical meets the adorable. Babies can be a joy - and hard work. Now they can also be a 50-in-1 science project kit! This fascinating and hands-on guide shows you how to re-create landmark scientific studies on cognitive, motor, language, and behavioral development using your own bundle of joy as the research subject. Simple, engaging, and fun for both baby and parent, each project sheds light on how your baby is acquiring new skills - everything from recognizing faces, voices, and shapes to understanding new words and learning to walk.

Childhood obesity is a real concern these days. Look around you. The health of our nation is deteriorating due to lack of exercise and poor nutritional habits. Adults are supposed to be educating our youth, instead, they are teaching children poor habits that put them at risk for health issues and disease.