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  It’s grey, it’s cold, everyone’s been sick and you’re totally uninspired. We all know the feeling. But don’t let winter gloom and cabin fever turn you into a couch potato. Plan some FUN & EXERCISE! Active playtime is just as important … Continue reading

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When weight holds you back as a child, it’s devastating… My friend, Francesca, grew up as an overweight child and it was really rough.  She was bullied, limited by weight to participate in school activities like cheerleading, and incredibly uncomfortable … Continue reading

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  This post is a continuation of our Youth Yoga Movement Heroes series.  We continue to extend our sincere gratitude to all those who have collaborated to support Move with Me in Partnership for a Healthier America’s End Childhood Obesity Innovation Challenge. … Continue reading

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    This post is a continuation of our Youth Yoga Movement Heroes series.  We continue to extend our sincere gratitude to all those who have collaborated to support Move with Me in Partnership for a Healthier America’s End Childhood … Continue reading

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    When Move with Me was selected as a semi-finalist in Partnership for a Healthier America’s End Childhood Obesity Innovation Challenge we had no idea that the youth yoga community would answer our call for support with such a … Continue reading

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Play and movement are essential for delightful, well-behaved children – all year long.  This winter, help your children be the angels you know they can be by planning and sharing more active fun, even indoors; and by balancing the many … Continue reading

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    If we are going to expect our children to focus on command, continually do their best, settle when asked, and manage their anger, frustration or upset in appropriate ways, we need to teach them HOW.   We need to … Continue reading

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Self-regulation is the ability to monitor and manage your thoughts, feelings and behaviors.  We are all doing it all the time.  And it is essential for social and academic success. Learning to self-regulate is one of the big jobs of … Continue reading

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  We all want our kids to be able to ground and center themselves. We want them to be stable and level-headed; we want them to be down to earth, able to stand their ground, have both feet firmly planted … Continue reading

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And here’s a video with all the steps on making an Origami Rainbow! We all know posture is important to overall and long term health. The spine supports the body to stand upright, enables complex movement and protects the spinal cord. … Continue reading

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