Prioritising Me-Time: Essential Self-Care Practices for Busy Mums

Being a mom is a full-time job that often leaves little room for self-care. The endless demands of parenting can make it easy to forget the importance of taking time for oneself. However, prioritising me-time is crucial for overall well-being…. Continue Reading >

Get Movin’ and Shakin’ with Music: Mindfulness and relaxation techniques for children over winter

One of the best things we can do for our children’s physical, emotional and mental wellbeing is to connect deeply with them through making the time for creative play – whether it be out in nature, with music, with arts… Continue Reading >

Body Scan Mindfulness

This Short Body Scan is targeted at children but suitable to anyone – if you’re a parent, grandparent, teacher, .. You might choose to do this together or on your own. Access the Audio Recording Here 1) Lie down on your… Continue Reading >

5 Mindfulness Tools to Combat Anxiety

Children and young people experiencing anxiety can feel both physical and emotional symptoms  including: racing heart beat rapid breathing being teary and irritable being sweaty and breathless ‘butterflies’ in your stomach pains and discomfort in your body. For some children… Continue Reading >

Cultivating Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques During Winter

Helping children cultivate mindfulness and relaxation techniques during the winter months is crucial for their overall well-being. Here are some tailored techniques: Winter Nature Walks: Encourage children to engage their senses during walks in winter landscapes. Guide them to notice… Continue Reading >

Embracing Mental Health: My Journey of Healing and Essential Tips for Self-Care

In a world where the weight of life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, it’s essential to prioritize our mental health. Today, I want to share my personal journey of struggling with mental health, including body dysmorphia and contemplating suicide. Through this… Continue Reading >

Seven simple self-care tips for busy mums

By Endeavour College Mental Health Instructor, Nutritionist, Mum and Eating Disorder Advocate Lexi Crouch who designed a short course on mental wellness for Endeavour Short Courses   Life changes when you become a mum. All of a sudden there is… Continue Reading >

Motherhood and Anxiety

Anxiety is a far more common issue with new mums than postnatal depression. For many women, anxiety, not sadness, is what they feel after having their baby. It can start in pregnancy and once the baby is born to grow to… Continue Reading >

The Early Bird Gets the Zen: 6 Reasons to Teach Mindfulness and Yoga to Young Children

By Jacqueline Yeats In a world where busyness is often a badge of honour, teaching our children the art of mindfulness and the practice of yoga might just be the counterbalance needed for a healthier, more grounded generation.  Mindfulness and… Continue Reading >

How Mindfulness and Creative Play Help Kids Cope with School

Modern-day kids are overscheduled, overstimulated and just plain overwhelmed.  There’s little time left for nurturing creativity, strengthening family relationships or to just relax and be present in a moment. The rise of family overwhelm. In recent times, family dynamics have… Continue Reading >