When your children are lacking in energy teach them to stand tall with their heels rooted to the earth and gently swing their arms from side to side, noticing the twisting that takes place in their spine. If you can encourage them to marry their breath with the swings then even better. They will soon begin to feel as if they have much more energy because twisting creates space between the vertebrae and decompresses the spine, supporting spinal nerve health and boosting the ne

Silence has been found to stimulate brain growth: In 2013, a study into brain structure and function (Imke Kirste regenerative biologist) found that a minimum of two hours of silence could result in the creation of new brain cells in the area of our brains linked to learning and recall. WOW! Time to lower your kid's sensory input now. All joking apart, noise does release stress hormones and most of us, children and adults alike, are surrounded by noise most of the day. After

As a parent it is sometimes difficult to know the scenarios that are playing out in school unless children choose to express them. Children spend half of their time at school, yet it can be a feat trying to persuade them to open up and speak about any concerns they may have. Difficulties come in many guises but are generally related to children’s lack of confidence in the classroom or the playground. A child may be struggling with a subject or may lack the co-ordination for s

In the Yoga Bananas® Technique children pretend their mind is a naughty puppy always distracted.