#48 - Mindfulness for Children: Practical Ways to Reduce Stress and Improve Focus with Dr Mark Pearson
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This episode explores mindfulness for children with Dr Mark Pearson, offering practical strategies for reducing stress and improving focus.
Have you ever wondered what mindfulness really means, and whether it could help your child feel calmer, cope with stress and improve their focus? In this episode, I am joined by Dr Mark Pearson, author, educator and counsellor with more than 35 years of experience in expressive therapies. Together, we explore what mindfulness really is, why it has become increasingly important for children growing up in today's world and how parents can introduce simple, practical mindfulness activities into everyday family life. Drawing on his latest book, Mindfulness and Relaxation Activities for All Ages, Mark explains why mindfulness is about much more than sitting quietly. We discuss how movement, creativity and guided relaxation can help children manage stress, develop self-awareness and build lifelong wellbeing. 🎙️ In this episode, we discuss: ✅ What mindfulness really is and why it matters for children ✅ How stress and overstimulation can affect children's wellbeing, focus and learning ✅ Why mindfulness looks different for every child ✅ Simple mindfulness and relaxation activities parents can introduce at home ✅ How creativity, movement and guided relaxation can help children develop…
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