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Chill out on me - Super quick and easy 2 minute mindfulness meditation

Diana Rickman

Oct 25, 2019

Chill out on me - Super quick and easy 2 minute mindfulness meditation

A super quick and easy 2 minute mindfulness meditation.

Chill out on me - Take 5 minutes to enjoy this Mind Body Connection Mindfulness Meditation

Diana Rickman

Oct 11, 2019

Chill out on me - Take 5 minutes to enjoy this Mind Body Connection Mindfulness Meditation

Take 5 minutes with your child to enjoy this Mind Body Connection Mindfulness Meditation

Diana Rickman

Aug 23, 2019

Positive things to say to your child.

50 Positive things to say to your child No. 12 ‘I will always be here when you need me’

"How can mindfulness help my child at school?'

Diana Rickman

Aug 9, 2019

"How can mindfulness help my child at school?'

Incorporating mindful breathing into my maths coaching helps clients to feel calm and enhances the problem areas of our brain.

'How do I make time for my child to do Mindfulness they already have lots of after school activities

Diana Rickman

Jul 26, 2019

'How do I make time for my child to do Mindfulness they already have lots of after school activities

Start with WHY! Why do you want your child to learn and practice? What are the benefits you're hoping to see? Is Mindfulness important to y

How to use nature to feel calm and focused.

Diana Rickman

Jul 12, 2019

How to use nature to feel calm and focused.

The next time you're out in nature with your child take some time and really notice the sounds, shape, colour, smell, and texture of the liv

‘How do I get my child to do their homework without a fuss?’

Diana Rickman

Jun 28, 2019

‘How do I get my child to do their homework without a fuss?’

Here’s the strategy I developed when my children became teenagers and homework suddenly became a source of conflict.

"How can I encourage my child to sit still and be mindful?"

Diana Rickman

Jun 14, 2019

"How can I encourage my child to sit still and be mindful?"

Diana Rickman

May 24, 2019

How to make mindful sounds.

Paying attention to the sounds things make can be very calming. But can be tricky to encourage children to sit still and just listen.

Diana Rickman

May 10, 2019

Can mindfulness change your brain?

No. You still have the same brain but YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR THINKING. by practicing techniques that help you to feel calm.

'Will mindfulness help my child’s anxiety?'

Diana Rickman

Apr 26, 2019

'Will mindfulness help my child’s anxiety?'

The short answer to this is ‘Yes it will help!’ A calmer brain means calmer thinking. We get to make a choice about how we react.

Easy ways to practice mindfulness with your child.

Diana Rickman

Apr 12, 2019

Easy ways to practice mindfulness with your child.

I'm all about an easy practice that's fun and effective for children. This breathing technique is a fantastic way to help settle a child.

A calming technique that all the family can use.

Diana Rickman

Mar 22, 2019

A calming technique that all the family can use.

Here's an easy way to help your child feel calm before a test, visiting the dentist or any other activity that's making them feel anxious.

How to start a gratitude practice with your child.

Diana Rickman

Mar 8, 2019

How to start a gratitude practice with your child.

Here's a simple way to introduce and encourage a gratitude practice that helps your child think about what went well or made them happy in t

Diana Rickman

Feb 22, 2019

Why everything is NOT awesome!

It's easy to turn into a cheerleader when our children try something new But it can have a negative effect.

Diana Rickman

Feb 8, 2019

How To Manage Exam and Test Anxiety.

Even the most well prepared student can suffer from exams nerves. Obviously the quality of your revision is going to affect how confident...

Ways to Help Your Child Nurture Resilience.

Diana Rickman

Jan 25, 2019

Ways to Help Your Child Nurture Resilience.

Teaching children how to nurture and grow their emotional strength is key to reducing rates of depression and suicide in teenagers and yo...

4 Ways To Feel Emotionally Strong With Your Kids After A Stressful Day At Work

Diana Rickman

Jan 11, 2019

4 Ways To Feel Emotionally Strong With Your Kids After A Stressful Day At Work

If your work life is leaving you stressed, overwhelmed or exhausted it's difficult to leave that feeling at work. But if it's affecting your

Emotional Strength And The Pursuit Of Happiness.

Diana Rickman

Dec 21, 2018

Emotional Strength And The Pursuit Of Happiness.

The pursuit of happiness is a hot topic nowadays but I suggest that to be truly happy you don't pursue happiness you let it pursue you. W...

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