Joy. Preschoolers spontaneously erupt in giving me a group hug after a very fun lesson on making good choices that feel better in our hearts and becoming aware that bad choices cause tight knots and bad feelings in our hearts. 3D learning, tactile/visual/experiential ways to understand a lesson. Builds confidence
Read MoreMet my sweetie pie great-nephew, Landon, for the first time last week in Kansas. At two and a half months, he was prime to communicate with tongue talk, much to the delight of his parents, Aliah and Don. Over the decades I have done this many times. Little ones can
Read MoreWHY ARE WE NOT TEACHING THIS TO ALL CHILDREN IN DAYCARE/PRESCHOO/SCHOOLS??? Why is it important for children (and us) to learn how to access a CALM CENTER inside with deep breathing and have self-control instead of feeling like others are in control with their bad moods or stressed out energies?
Read MoreDrenched! Taking advantage of summer fun, I took my grandies to the water park, forgetting to take a squirter for myself. Armed with squirters and buckets, they chased me until I was completely soaked! They were happy as larks, loving the power of water on their Grandma Boom. Memories of
Read MoreSpring CARE Fairy taught 36 daycare children, ages 2-5 yrs., that our hearts feel happier, shine and are stronger when we care about people, animals, earth, chores and more. When we don’t care, our hearts are not as happy or shining or strong. I took a puppy with band-aids (stuffed)
Read MoreIt was such an honor to be the guest speaker this morning at Ashland’s wonderful Rotary Club. They are such a heartwarming group that is dedicated to helping others and promoting peace. Their group laughs heartily and often as the camaraderie is ever present with their exchanges. Speaking on the
Read MoreFacilitator: Janai Mestrovich aka Grandma Boom aka Freedom Fairy and Xmas Fairy in Ashland Parades TESTIMONIALS: “I took a deep breath instead of hitting my sister.” 5 yr. Old “I squeezed my mad feelings out on a sponge.” 4 yr. Old “I took deep breaths and shook my body to
Read MoreShe never stopped smiling…..the whole time she sat in my lap, worked the footpiece of the sewing machine and, with my help, kept that selvage edge turned under. Immediately, after the last stitch, that little 4 yr. old granddaughter wanted to ‘try it on’… even pretending to sleep, wrapped up
Read MorePirates landed yesterday. They had a disagreement 32 daycare children witnessed. So we learned that when something happens in the world around us, we think something with our minds and FEEL a feeling IN our bodies. Awareness rules before self-control can happen! Thoughts and feelings are always connected. Drumming and
Read MoreI will take you on a journey of my childhood feet into managing it as an adult. Then I have some great tips on how to help children develop healthy patterns of dealing with fear. Harnessing the awareness and tools at a young age gives children a boost for higher
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