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Transforming Fear into Courage

October 2, 2019 Leave a Comment

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Learn how to transform fear into courage with these mindfulness techniques. To feel afraid at times is normal — everyone experiences fear. Learning tools to deal with fear will allow you and your child a stronger voice in life. Fear is an emotion that can help us be cautious. Parents can help kids feel safe […]

Filed Under: Mindfulness Tagged With: Anthony Cupo, mental health

Apps to Help with Anxiety, Sleep and Relaxation

September 4, 2019 Leave a Comment

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Apps can be a priceless tool. Imagine your child having a coping skill in their pocket that can bring harmony and presence at home or in the classroom. Meditation apps are fostering great results, they can help young ones calm down and help improve focus and concentration. Many environments can be overstimulating. Mindfulness apps can […]

Filed Under: Mindfulness Tagged With: Anthony Cupo, mental health

Back to School with Mindful Intention

August 2, 2019 Leave a Comment

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Incorporate mindful intentions during the back-to-school season to set your family up for success. The start of a new academic year can be overwhelming for parents and children. Mindful intentions help with the transition and will lay a foundation for a successful school year at any age. Intentions are different than goals. Setting an intention […]

Filed Under: Mindfulness Tagged With: Anthony Cupo, back to school

Summer Trips and Tips to Help Relax and Reconnect with Your Family

July 2, 2019 Leave a Comment

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Summer trips can serve to refuel the family unit by keeping actively mindful. Enjoy the journey, not just the destination. Trips are an ideal time to reset, reconnect and refocus the family. Cultivate joy with mindfulness on your summer vacation. Traveling provides opportunities for your child to learn patience and responsibility. Children thrive on routine […]

Filed Under: Mindfulness, Travel Tagged With: Anthony Cupo, mental health, staycation

Staying Mindful When You Are on the Edge

June 7, 2019 Leave a Comment

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Parents continually face stressful situations with the constant demands of work and family. Uncontrolled stress makes it difficult for a parent to respond appropriately when their child acts out. Yelling, spanking and other aggressive or violent punishments can be the result of stress buildup. A moment of uncontrolled anger can permanently compromise your child’s quality […]

Filed Under: Mindfulness Tagged With: Anthony Cupo, mental health

Body Scan for Peace of Mind

May 8, 2019 Leave a Comment

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Incorporate this meditative body scan technique to help soothe your family’s collective mind. From the time the alarm clock jolts you out of bed until you lay your head on the pillow at night, you rush from one activity to another. Racing to keep up in today’s world often leaves parents without the energy to […]

Filed Under: Mindfulness Tagged With: Anthony Cupo

Keeping Mindful Through Aggression

April 4, 2019 Leave a Comment

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Children acting out aggressively can be emotional for everyone in the family. But mindful parenting techniques may help. On a sunny day, you find yourself seated on a park bench watching your toddler run around and chase a new friend. As you sit chatting with the child’s mother, a sudden piercing cry interrupts your conversation. […]

Filed Under: Mindfulness Tagged With: Anthony Cupo

Living Mindfully

March 20, 2019 Leave a Comment

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Mindfulness is a meditative technique that can help boost the parent-child relationship. Mindfulness is a technique used by many meditation practitioners. The goal of the practice is to bring awareness and consciousness to the present moment. Adherents of mindfulness are able to gain greater insights and better understand their reactions. Mindful parenting focuses on empathetic […]

Filed Under: Mindfulness Tagged With: Anthony Cupo, bonding

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