As we settle into our new life in New England, I have been reflecting on the past two years of Kids Yoga Stories. Thank you once again for your incredible support and encouraging words. What is one accomplishment that you are proud of this year? This picture below was taken two … [Read more...] about Christmas Coloring Page
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Christmas in Australia
As many of you know, my hubby is Australian, but we currently live in the United States. And Christmas is another opportunity for us to talk to our daughter about her Australian heritage. This year, we’ll be using yoga and books to discuss the upcoming holiday, Aussie-style. For … [Read more...] about Christmas in Australia
Get Updates
Every week, I send out a newsletter with a combination of the following: Yoga tips Articles on parenting, yoga, travel, and books Kids yoga sequences and lesson plans Kids yoga resources Kids Yoga Stories book updates Media updates with videos and … [Read more...] about Get Updates
Meditation for Kids Book Review and Giveaway
Meditation for Kids Book Review and Giveaway by Kids Yoga Stories and Kids Yoga 101 Enter the contest at bottom of the post via the Rafflecopter online giveaway tool. This is week #8 in our 10-Week Kids Yoga Resources Reviews and Giveaways. I’m excited to introduce you to Carolyn … [Read more...] about Meditation for Kids Book Review and Giveaway
Language Learning Giveaway
Sponsored by Little Pim Award-winning "At Home" Language Learning System for birth to six year olds Hosted by: The Squishable Baby There are many benefits to early acquisition of a second language. Young learners can acquire native-like fluency. Young learners learn … [Read more...] about Language Learning Giveaway
Neighborhoods Around the World Series: San Francisco, California
We are joining a group of amazing bloggers from around the world who are all going to show you around their neighborhood. The Neighborhoods Around the World Series is hosted by The Piri-Piri Lexicon. There will be twenty four countries represented and thirty three entries … [Read more...] about Neighborhoods Around the World Series: San Francisco, California
What We Can Do About Illiteracy
World Moms Blog is running an eight month campaign to support the UN's Millennium Development Goals. This month, they are focusing on Goal #2, the right to a universal education for all. During the World Moms Blog and Save the Children's Twitter Party recently, this quote hit … [Read more...] about What We Can Do About Illiteracy
Mom & Me Fall Giveaway Bundle
A fun group of bloggers: Inspired by Familia, Lalymom, Stir the Wonder, Crayon Freckles, Kids Yoga Stories, Me and Marie Learning, have united to bring you this awesome giveaway! All 6 of us are mothers and we all know how the beginning of Fall can be hectic so we wanted to send … [Read more...] about Mom & Me Fall Giveaway Bundle
Hispanic Heritage Month Blog Hop and Giveaway
Welcome to the Second Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Blog Hop, hosted this year by Multicultural Kid Blogs and 15 of our member blogs! Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15 every year, "celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American … [Read more...] about Hispanic Heritage Month Blog Hop and Giveaway
A September to Remember Giveaway
The kids are back in school, the weather will soon be getting cooler, and the last few months of 2013 are here. We've collected some of the top mommy bloggers to come together with a special gift for YOU! A chance to win $200 in a fantastic September to Remember Giveaway! With … [Read more...] about A September to Remember Giveaway
Tips for Raising a Happy Child
The focus of the month was on Santosha (translated as “contentment” or “happiness”), one of the five personal disciplines of the yoga philosophy. When I taught for years in international schools, I was particularly curious about what makes children happy around the world. Now, … [Read more...] about Tips for Raising a Happy Child
Happiness Around the World: Call for Posts
What is happiness? One of the yoga principles is Santosha, which could be translated as "contentment". Patanjali wrote The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (translated by Alistair Shearer), and says that "From contentment results unparalleled happiness". My teacher, Katie Manitsas, … [Read more...] about Happiness Around the World: Call for Posts
The Practice of Ahimsa: 15 Acts of Kindness
Last month at Kids Yoga Stories, I focused on Ahimsa (~Kindness). Ahimsa is one of the behavioral disciplines (Yamas) along the path of yoga. Ahimsa can be translated as "Non-Violence", or Kindness to ourselves, others, and the environment. Practice Ahimsa - 15 ways that you … [Read more...] about The Practice of Ahimsa: 15 Acts of Kindness
12 Children’s Books About Australia
Over the years I have collected a number of children's books about Australia from being a Kindergarten teacher in Sydney and gifts from relatives. The list includes a mix of new and classic books from Australia. Do you have any other recommendations for books about Australia? We … [Read more...] about 12 Children’s Books About Australia
6 Recommended Places to Visit in Latin America
In July, my focus at Kids Yoga Stories was on Latin America. I lived in Guatemala for five years as a Primary School Teacher and still feel a special connection to the culture and language. Recommended places to visit in Latin America: Tulum, Mexico is a laid back town on the … [Read more...] about 6 Recommended Places to Visit in Latin America