In this recorded Zoom presentation, Dr. Liliana Lengua shares ideas on staying focused on what matters most for our children and interweaves mindfulness practices that can be used in every-day interactions between parents and children to enhance parents’ effectiveness and relationships with their children.
Focus Area: Child & Youth Well-Being & Resilience
Resources for talking with children about race and racism
This list of webinars, websites and books support conversations in homes and classrooms about race and racism.
Mindful Breathing Practices for Children
These playful breathing activities are excellent ways to introduce children to practices that strengthen their awareness.
The Peace & Kindness Practice for Children
This practice can help children feel connected to people they love and expand their circle of compassion. We created a script for you to use when sharing with children.
CCFW Team Receives Population Health Grant for COVID-19 Study
The University of Washington Public Health Initiative awarded 21 grants to faculty-led teams including a team from the Center for Child and Family Well-being. The team led by Center Director, Liliana Lengua, will study the likely impact of COVID-19 on the mental health on parents and their children. The Population Health Initiative COVID-19 rapid response
Animated Images to Inspire Deeper Breathing
We created these animated graphics so you can pause, take a deep breath and slow down.