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Key to 2023

December 23, 2022 Leave a Comment

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Why mindfulness is an essential skill of the new year. Navigating the modern world is not easy — our culture places excessive demands on our time and attention, often pulling our focus away from those nearest to us and even away from our personal health and well-being.  Technology dominates every aspect of our lives. While […]

Filed Under: Mindfulness Tagged With: Anthony Cupo, parenting tips

Holiday Mindfulness

November 28, 2022 Leave a Comment

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With the festive season fast approaching, it’s incredibly important for parents to give themselves the time and space to prepare for the upcoming challenges. For adults, the holiday season can be incredibly overwhelming. We are exposed to a constant stream of advertising, our communities and homes are dressed up in the brightest, boldest colors and […]

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

Teaching Gratitude 

November 2, 2022 Leave a Comment

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Learn some research-backed tips for fostering a thankful child.  Wanting to raise a thankful child has its challenges. The entitlement cultural narrative can be a significant challenge in your quest.  Has your child been given a birthday gift or invited to a friend’s party? You know they really liked the gift or party, and when […]

Filed Under: Mindfulness Tagged With: Anthony Cupo, parenting tips

Tricks and Treats of Mindfulness

September 30, 2022 Leave a Comment

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How mindful parenting can help develop a healthier parent-child relationship. It can be very challenging to raise a young family. If you have found yourself losing your patience and overreacting when your child says or does something unacceptable, you are not alone. Fortunately, there are ways to modify your parenting style and create a loving, […]

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

All About Mindful Parenting

August 23, 2022 Leave a Comment

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Why you should consider parenting mindfully. If you have ever found yourself reacting more harshly than necessary when dealing with your child only to feel remorseful later on, you are not alone. Mindful parenting is a parenting strategy that focuses on stopping a negative interaction in its tracks before it occurs and reframing the interaction […]

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

Goal-Setting for the School Year

July 26, 2022 1 Comment

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How to help your kids achieve goals in the new school year with a sensory vision board. Does your child have ADHD, autism, anger problems or other issues that get in the way of effective learning? If so, you’re not alone. Many parents struggle with helping their kids succeed academically. The good news is that […]

Filed Under: Mindfulness Tagged With: Anthony Cupo, arts & crafts

Back-to-School Anxiety in 2022

July 25, 2022 Leave a Comment

Post-COVID Safety Advice for Kids in the Classroom

When news of pandemics and school shootings create anxiety, and cyberbullying causes fear, artistic expression, and present-moment awareness can instill calm. If the world feels more stressful to you than ever before, you’re not alone. COVID-19 and its unending variants, school shootings, cyberbullying, threats of nuclear war, climate catastrophes and a looming recession have us […]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: Anthony Cupo, back to school, Dr. Diana Shabtai, Dr. Regine Muradian, Janeane Bernstein, Joni Ravenna, Joshua Townshend-Zellner, mental health

Mindful Travel

June 27, 2022 Leave a Comment

Family Road Trip

Have a soothing summer vacation with the help of these six mindfulness exercises for traveling with kids. Family vacations can be magical, creating memories that last for a lifetime. Unfortunately, traveling with children can be challenging too. Your children may experience new places and new people while also trying novel things. Occasionally, this induces anxiety, […]

Filed Under: Mindfulness Tagged With: Anthony Cupo, roadtrips

Parents Are People Too!

June 17, 2022 Leave a Comment

Parents Are People Too 2022 Slideshow

Attention, OC Parents: Are you feeling stuck, frustrated, or just burnt out? Our panelists hope to give audience members guidance and tools to deal with the stressors of parenting today. ATTENDED ONE OF OUR WORKSHOPS? COMPLETE OUR SATISFACTION SURVEY If you missed them check out the full Zoom Workshops… July 14 – “Creative Wellness with […]

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: Anthony Cupo, Dr. Diana Shabtai, Dr. Regine Muradian, Janeane Bernstein, Joni Ravenna, Joshua Townshend-Zellner

Parents Are People Too – Share Your Story and Win Big!

June 17, 2022 2 Comments

  Share Your Story and win a family Funday session at Art Therapy OC with Diana Shabtai. ArtTherapyOC.com  Instagram & Facebook @ArtTherapyOC Attention, OC Parents: Are you feeling stuck, frustrated, or just burnt out? We want to hear from you. We are looking for parents who would like to share their current challenges. In our workshops, our […]

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: Anthony Cupo, Dr. Diana Shabtai, Dr. Regine Muradian, Janeane Bernstein, Joni Ravenna, Joshua Townshend-Zellner

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