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Deepak Chopra: on how to not be overwhelmed by fear and anxiety

Fear, unease and anxiety around the current COVID-19 pandemic remains constant, and can cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.

When parents have strategies to stay calm, kids can stay calm… and Dr. Deepak Chopra has lots to say on this topic.

Families are interrelated systems and kids take cues from how parents position information, their tone of voice, their sense of urgency… and their overall optimism. Even in the presence of great challenge.

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Dr. Deepak Chopra talks with Recode's Kara Swisher about how to cope with the global threat posed by coronavirus, the parallel "pandemic of panic," and how to not be overwhelmed by fear and anxiety. Comparing it to past pandemics and wars, he says the COVID-19 outbreak is an invitation to stop denying our shared humanity and finally recognize our power to use our creativity to save ourselves.

Listen to this insightful and calming podcast here…

Rethinking your child’s relationship with screens during the pandemic (National Geographic)

Rethinking your child’s relationship with screens during the pandemic (National Geographic)

As COVID-19 continues to upend family routines across the globe, it’s also intensifying our relationship with media in unprecedented ways. But to all the parents wracked with worry about letting their kids watch TV while cooped up at home, experts say: Relax…

Mindfulness to be taught in 370 Schools in England (BrightVibes)

Mindfulness to be taught in 370 Schools in England (BrightVibes)

Happy 2020 everyone! We are excited to see that the UK is taking teaching kids mindfulness techniques very seriously. Hats off to the social and business leaders in England who have pushed this remarkable initiative forward; because of their efforts, the next generation of UK kids will be calmer, more able to deal with adversity/difficult emotions and more self-aware. Positioning kids for boosted EQ means the whole society reaps the rewards (with less antisocial behaviour, lower costs for treating mental health, lower crime and increased productivity). How great is this? Let’s allow this to be a template for all countries, so that kids can be empowered in this fundamental way.

4 Exercises to Teach Your Kids about Mindfulness and Compassion (The Chopra Center)

4 Exercises to Teach Your Kids about Mindfulness and Compassion (The Chopra Center)

Now that summer is finally here, some of us are able to spend a wee bit more quality time with our kids - so it's a perfect time to introduce some easy-to-follow mindfulness and compassion training techniques into the schedule of daily life...

Yoga for Back-To-School Anxiety or Exhaustion (thekidsyogaresource.com)

Yoga for Back-To-School Anxiety or Exhaustion (thekidsyogaresource.com)

Back to school can be exhausting. Kids are stretching their minds and attention spans. Not to mention figuring out how to sit still for hours on end! The September transition can be overwhelming for multi-tasking parents trying weave work demands around their kids' needs (read - no time to stop and reflect on how either parent or child is really doing).

Why not wiggle two minutes out of your day to stand tall as a tree and breathe? Roll up some blankets, lay on a mat and close your eyes for a few minutes? Even if you and your kids only do this a few times a week, it can make a difference in your overall ability to handle transition times. Below are some simple yoga-inspired movements for after school, or on the weekend.

**Let us know if you have any other helpful tips on how you've managed to move through September**

15 Questions To Ask Your Kids To Help Them Have Good Mindsets (Lifehack.org)

15 Questions To Ask Your Kids To Help Them Have Good Mindsets (Lifehack.org)

One of the ways to encourage children to develop a positive mindset and practice it is to talk to them honestly and ask them leading questions. It’s not about telling them what to do; it’s about explaining to them the value of living positively and making the best of what they already have.