What are your favorite fall activities? We are enjoying our first fall in New England. We picked apples, took a hayride, ran through a hedge maze, ate apple cider donuts, read autumn-themed books, walked through the forest, and picked a pumpkin. My daughter is actively … [Read more...] about 20 Outdoor Fall Activities for Kids
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SMART Goals: August & September, 2014
Is summer really over? But it’s still warm here in New England! We had a fabulous August, with all of our family visiting from Canada. They even humored me with a photo shoot on the beach in various yoga poses (see picture below). So cute! Now for September, when it’s time to … [Read more...] about SMART Goals: August & September, 2014
How to do Cat Pose
Welcome our monthly Kids Love Yoga (#kidsloveyoga) challenge. Each month, we feature a new yoga pose in hopes of inspiring you to practice the yoga pose with your children. Check out the collection of pictures below, where children from around the world demonstrate the focus … [Read more...] about How to do Cat Pose
Acts of Kindness for Kids: A Love Rocks project
Kindness is an important part of “being” yoga. There are many ways to participate in acts of kindness towards others. I would love to share this one idea that a group of children are doing this summer. Lilly Murray is the founder of Happy Sunshine Yoga, who leads kids and … [Read more...] about Acts of Kindness for Kids: A Love Rocks project
SMART Goals: July, 2014
Long, hot summer days are here! After a long, cold winter, my daughter and I are so excited to be outdoors again. So we’re out of the house early and back home just before bedtime. (We still get excited to see deer in our backyard- like this one pictured on the right.) Last … [Read more...] about SMART Goals: July, 2014
28 Fun and Healthy Activities for Summer
Our motto at Kids Yoga Stories is “moving, learning, and having fun.” This is especially important during the summer months, considering research shows the impact of summer months on learning loss and weight gain. As a former teacher and now as a mom, I also know how important … [Read more...] about 28 Fun and Healthy Activities for Summer
15 Garden Books for Kids
After months of cold weather, it’s so great to be outside, enjoying the backyard of our new house in New England. This past month, my daughter and I have focused on learning more about gardens, through books and activities. We have been to the local botanical gardens, visited … [Read more...] about 15 Garden Books for Kids
SMART Goals: June, 2014
May was Motherhood Month! I celebrated Mother’s Day with my husband and daughter. I attended a yoga class dedicated to moms. Our yoga instructor talked about how the human brain expanded as a result of the caring nature of women. It was a very empowering and emotional class. … [Read more...] about SMART Goals: June, 2014
Boat Pose for Kids
Welcome to the second post in our monthly Kids Love Yoga series! Each month, we’ll feature a new yoga pose along with pictures of children from around the world practicing the pose. Our most popular page is the list of kids yoga poses, so I thought it would be fun to share … [Read more...] about Boat Pose for Kids
SMART Goals: May, 2014
As I was driving to get my iPhone fixed this morning, I felt a smile spread across my face. Despite the irritation of a broken phone, the cost to repair it, and the cold, dreary weather, I still felt happy. I found myself smiling at nothing in particular. It reminded me that … [Read more...] about SMART Goals: May, 2014
How to do Downward-Facing Dog Pose
Welcome to the first post in our monthly Kids Love Yoga series! We will feature a new yoga pose each month and includes pictures of children from around the world practicing the pose. The most popular page on our site is the list of kids yoga poses, so I thought it would be fun … [Read more...] about How to do Downward-Facing Dog Pose
Earth Day Giveaway
Earth Day Book Review and Giveaway At the end of the post, enter the contest via the Rafflecopter online giveaway tool. I am so excited! Last week, I posted an article with my recommendations for Earth Day books and a few Earth Day-inspired yoga poses for kids. One of the … [Read more...] about Earth Day Giveaway
SMART Goals: April, 2014
Today is a turning point for me. I’m declaring today the end of our four-month adjustment period after moving to a new place. In previous monthly goals posts, I shared about adapting to the winter weather, dealing with my daughter’s tantrums, and feeling exhausted. Those dark … [Read more...] about SMART Goals: April, 2014
Testimonial 5 GNAW
Good Night, Animal World “This series is sure to be a hit with both parents and pre-school teachers.” Lynda Books Direct … [Read more...] about Testimonial 5 GNAW
SMART Goals: March, 2014
Snow, snow, and more snow! That has been my focus for the past few weeks. Snow plowing, raking snow off the roof, water leaks in the house, and no-school snow days. Wow, what an adventure! And to think that we left seventy-degree San Francisco weather for this! Just … [Read more...] about SMART Goals: March, 2014
