In this practice, we tap into our ability to connect and care for a child in our lives by picturing this child and offering warm-hearted wishes for well-being, led by Becca Calhoun.
Focus Area: Parent Well-Being & Effective Parenting Practices
Being with Baby (10 mins)
This meditation, practiced with a baby, is a way to connect and allow yourself to be in the moment with your little one, led by Becca Calhoun.
3 Step Breathing Space (4 mins)
This brief practice offers a pause to check-in and ground yourself before moving on with your day, led by Becca Calhoun.
Self-Compassion Break (8 mins)
This practice allows us to take time out and acknowledge how we can support ourselves in a difficult moment, led by Shayla Collins.
Child Directed Play Handout
Child directed play (CDP) is a special form of one-to-one play between you and your child in which your child directs and leads. Using CDP during these times can strengthen relationships and enhance positive interactions.
Mindful Parenting During COVID-19
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.