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Children Teach Us To “Just Breathe”

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Joy Kids Universe is happy to share this informative video by filmmaker Julia Bayer Salzman.  As Julia explains, “If my son was learning about this, it only made sense that I should learn too.”

The inspiration for “Just Breathe” first came about a little over a year ago when Julia overheard her then 5-year-old son talking with his friend about how emotions affect different regions of the brain, and how to calm down by taking deep breaths — all things they were beginning to learn in Kindergarten at their new school, Citizens of the World Charter School, in Mar Vista, CA. I was surprised and overjoyed to witness first-hand just how significant social-emotional learning in an elementary school curriculum was on these young minds. The following year, I decided to take a 6-week online course on Mindfulness through Mindful Schools, figuring that if my son was learning about this, it only made sense that I should learn too. Within the first week, I felt the positive effects of this practice take root not only on my own being but in my relationships with others.

As a filmmaker, Julia is always interested in finding a subject worthy of filming, and she felt strongly that mindfulness was a necessary concept to communicate visually. Thankfully her husband, who happens to be her filmmaking partner, agreed. They made “Just Breathe” with their son, his classmates and their family members one Saturday afternoon. The film is entirely unscripted – what the kids say is based purely on their own neuro-scientific understanding of difficult emotions, and how they cope through breathing and meditation.

They, in turn, are teaching us all, just watch ….

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The Fruit and The Tree

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The Fruit and The Tree

There’s an old saying that goes: “The fruit doesn’t fall far from the tree”. We at Joy Kids Universe want your children to grow up with a pleasant personality. We believe it all starts with you showing them how it’s done.  Here are some great tips on how you can help children demonstrate pleasant behavior.  Want more tips?  Hop on board the Joy Kids Express.  

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  1. Set the rules. It’s important that children know, as early as possible, what’s acceptable and non-acceptable behavior. They must know, and feel, what you – and others – expect from them and vice versa.
  2. Teach and coach. Although basic good behavior is the same everywhere, there are variations in what’s acceptable and what’s not, especially among different cultures. It’s your job to teach your children, first of all, the basics, and then the differences.
  3. Walk the Talk. A pleasant family environment is the best way to teach pleasant behavior to your children. After all, you can hardly grow fragrant roses in a garden full of weeds. Nothing beats teaching pleasant behavior by showing pleasant behavior as part of your daily life. Even when you’re under stress.  Our weekly Joy Kids Express can help!
  4. It’s a work in process. Don’t forget that your child is still in the process of learning what is acceptable and pleasant behavior. Be patient, use discipline intelligently; encourage, support, and reward your child in the process.

The right mix of love, guidance and techniques will go a long way to make your child develop pleasant behavior.

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