I talk a lot about REACTION AND RESPONSE. I’ll explain the difference between reaction and response in terms of emotional development. We'll also look at a few examples. 

I called my husband in tears, sad for the loss of our old girl but also worried about our kids. Would they fall apart with sadness? Would I be able to comfort them? Had I ever had to handle grief like this at the ages of 6 and 10? This post explores how our family handled the recent loss of our beloved family pet.

What is mindfulness? What isn't it? Why is mindfulness so beneficial for all of us, especially children, to practice. Fort Worth Kids Yoga and Mindfulness Instructor & Advocate, Brooke Blankenship, explains.

Kids are curious, and they have big questions. Sometimes they can’t verbalize those questions properly, but that doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t address those questions, and expose them to resources that help them make their own informed perceptions of the world.

And what better way to do that than books! Here are several reasons books are some of the most amazing teachers we know- which is why we use books in our kids yoga classes in Fort Worth, too.

Just in time for Thanksgiving, we’re talking all about gratitude this month in our kid’s yoga classes in Fort Worth! Practicing gratitude with kids is easy. Try out these easy steps to get the conversation started. Also included are free Thanksgiving style breath tutorials for kids!

Affirmations are a tool to help you manage stress, overcome obstacles, improve your health and well being, and help you make better choices for yourself. We practice affirmations regularly during our kids yoga classes in Fort Worth.

Just like we pay for groceries to create food energy for ourselves, and we pay for physical items to clothe and care for ourselves, we also “pay” for the attention we focus on anything. That payment comes in the form of our ENERGY! Learn how to identify and stop negative cycles with Ms. Brooke of Yogi Squad, kids yoga in Fort Worth.

Visualization is the act of focusing on something specific, like a goal or desired outcome. You can make a picture in your mind to ultimately create your own reality. And science keeps proving the numerous benefits visualization can have for our mental health and wellbeing. Try our visualization with your kids using our Green Room meditation.

Did you know besides teaching kids yoga in Fort Worth, Ms. Brooke also is an experienced chair yoga teacher? You can yoga with her on Yogi Squad’s YouTube channel. Yogi Squad is on a mission to make yoga accessible to EVERYBODY IN EVERY BODY. And yoga in a chair is an amazing way for anyone to add a little movement into their day.

Busy parents need exercise to keep their energy levels high for their kids, but often can’t find the time for themselves. Find out why you need this gym in your life, even if you only have fifteen minutes. Put on Yogi Squad’s on-demand kids yoga videos, hire a babysitter and take the time for yourself. YOU DESERVE IT!

Learn about how mindfulness through the practice of yoga can help kids of all ages deal with stress and anxiety. Practice mindfulness with your family with Yogi Squad's on-demand kids' and family videos.

Thumb twiddling is a mindful practice that’s great for kids. Learn how to practice thumb twiddling with Ms. Brooke, expert in kids yoga and mindfulness in Fort Worth. While you twiddle, focus on your breath as it comes in and out of your nose.

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Yoga with Books is MAGIC! Read and yoga with Ms. Brooke and Kevin Henkes book, Little White Rabbit in this short brain break video. Kids Yoga videos on-demand in our Brain Breaks Books & Beats membership!

We are busy, busy people. Busy teachers, educators, parents, etc. It’s hard to learn our limits and give ourselves time to slow down. Here’s a glimpse into the busy day of a children’s yoga educator. If it’s anything like yours, a rest is a necessity!

Yoga is a scientifically proven physical and mental practice that has been in existence for thousands of years. It has numerous benefits, some of which can be found here. But yoga and literacy? The integration of the two complement each other well, and make storytime a more dynamic and engaging experience that appeals to a variety of learners! Check out how Yogi Squad is changing kids yoga in Fort Worth.

What is Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and why it’s essential to the development of children. How Yogi Squad is benefiting the community with kids yoga in Fort Worth.

Why every kid should have a consistent yoga practice. Yogi Squad is promoting healthy kids through children’s yoga in Fort Worth.