Marisa Mullins lost her almost seven-year-old son, Lile, in a tragic accident in March of 2012. As Marisa grieved she also wanted to have a legacy that honored Lile and the beautiful soul he was in his short time on earth.
How to Involve Kids in Pandemic Holiday Planning
Here at FocusedKids we are trying not to exhaust ourselves by worrying about plans for the upcoming Holidays. We are reminding ourselves to be patient and grateful, and figure we are successful in those endeavors about 40% of the time. (Truth: maybe only 30%!). We hope the following tips will help you navigate the holiday season however you plan to spend it.
FocusedFamilies – Weekly Conversations for Parents
Join the conversation with FocusedKids and parents as we navigate these challenging times. FocusedKids’ new parent program aims to support families as you prepare to send your children back to school virtually or in-person this Fall. We will provide parents with calming strategies so you can show up for yourself and kids in a healthy way.
Program Pivot
With the advent of the COVID virus, FocusedKids has pivoted its program platform to include virtual training and lessons. To our delight, we learned that not only can live Zoom lessons work well, but they allow us to expand our reach into classrooms and homes.
Family Stress Relief Fund
FocusedKids created the Family Stress Relief Fund to assist families who are struggling to survive during the pandemic crisis.
Happy 2020 From FocusedKids!
What we are looking forward to… More happy, focused kids. More happy parents and teachers. One FocusedKids Lesson book! Creating FocusedKids online classes. FocusedKids Community Chats. Growing our community partnerships. More evaluation outcomes. A HAPPIER, CALMER, WORLD!
Getting Kids Unhooked From Their Smartphones
Conversations with both parents and teachers these days seem consumed with what to do about kids and their devices. From a neurodevelopment perspective, the answer is simple. Put them away unless you absolutely need them! Observationally, when a preschooler arrives at the beginning of the day glued to his parent’s smartphone, after the parent leaves (with the phone) that child … Read More
Happy Holidays from Mindful Moose and Friends
Managing the “wiggles” during the holidays. Focused Friends have some ideas! Hi everyone! The holidays are upon us and with them comes the excitement and attendant stress. How can a family have fun without spinning out of control…or when that happens how does it recover? We’ve attached some ideas from FocusedKids along with other resources to give you ideas about how to … Read More
FocusedKids, the brain, and homework.
The school-year challenge is on: Helping kids manage their energy, their mood, and their attention! Post-school day activities are integral to a positive school experience. Things to provide for: Release the energy! Turn off cell phones and screens – yours included! Make a “to-do” list. Reduce distractions. Take a mindful break. 5 ways to help your child focus It’s 3 … Read More
Magic of a Second
Mindfulness comes in many forms these days. “Short times, many times,” more extended sittings, mindful eating, mindful walking, mindful seeing, online mindful programs, mindful webinars, mindful retreats and so on. All have their place, but I often see us, as adults, missing the point or having inhuman expectations in our mindfulness practices. Wanting to control our thoughts, or when we … Read More