Learning The Calm - Learning the Calm Informational Articles and Resources , MindfulnessLearning The Calm - Learning the Calm Informational Articles and Resources , Mindfulnesshttps://www.learningthecalm.com/blog/mindfulnessTue, 17 Mar 2026 06:48:05 -0700http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[Restorative Justice Meets Mindfulness: National Center for Restorative Justice]]>https://www.learningthecalm.com/blog/post/Restorative-Justice-Meets-MindfulnessSuch a great episode about ways to incorporate teaching social justice to kids! Take a listen.]]>

Restorative Justice Meets Mindfulness: National Center for Restorative Justice

What if discipline wasn’t something we do to students, but a skill we help them build? 

]]>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:43:39 -0700<![CDATA[From Burnout to Breakthrough:  Cultivating Mindfulness and Self-Awareness in a High-Need School]]>https://www.learningthecalm.com/blog/post/from-burnout-to-breakthrough-cultivating-mindfulness-and-self-awareness-in-a-high-need-schoolCould this be your school? It could, if you lead the change.]]>
From Burnout to Breakthrough:  Cultivating Mindfulness and Self-Awareness in a High-Need School


“You can’t teach what you haven’t practiced.” That phrase has become a compass for us. We’ve learned that self-awareness, when modeled with care, can ripple through a community and create lasting change.


https://casel.org/blog/from-burnout-to-breakthrough-cultivating-mindfulness-and-self-awareness-in-a-high-need-school/

]]>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:20:41 -0700<![CDATA[Children’s Mindfulness: How to Teach Meditation to Kids?]]>https://www.learningthecalm.com/blog/post/children-s-mindfulness-how-to-teach-meditation-to-kidsA great article with concrete tips on meditating with kids of any age.]]>

Children’s Mindfulness: How to Teach Meditation to Kids?

In the magical world of childhood, where each heartbeat holds the promise of adventure, introducing meditation to kids is like planting seeds of serenity.

]]>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:37:02 -0700<![CDATA[The Difference Between Mindfulness & Meditation]]>https://www.learningthecalm.com/blog/post/the-difference-between-mindfulness-meditationI loved this description of how mindfulness and meditation differ. Make sure you listen all the way to the end. They give examples of which options might work best depending on your personality and lifestyle.]]>

The Difference Between Mindfulness & Meditation

Are mindfulness and meditation the same thing? It’s a common question... even among seasoned practitioners. While the two are deeply connected, understanding their unique qualities and purposes can transform how you approach your personal practice or how you guide others.

]]>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 16:05:58 -0600<![CDATA[How to Introduce Mindfulness to Beginners]]>https://www.learningthecalm.com/blog/post/how-to-introduce-mindfulness-to-beginnersI absolutely loved this podcast about mindfulness! It was a great description and explanation for those that may be new to this practice.]]>

How to Introduce Mindfulness to Beginners

Curious about how to introduce mindfulness effectively? 

]]>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 15:56:00 -0700<![CDATA[7 Simple Ways To Sneak Mindfulness Into Your Teaching Day]]>https://www.learningthecalm.com/blog/post/7-simple-ways-to-sneak-mindfulness-into-your-teaching-dayGreat suggestions from We Are Teachers of ways to stay calm and present throughout the day.]]>

7 Simple Ways To Sneak Mindfulness Into Your Teaching Day

Teaching is a juggling act. With all of the demands of the job, it’s easy to see how teachers become exhausted and unbalanced. One way to stay healthy is to intentionally build in short, focused breaks throughout the day to practice mindfulness. Here’s our simple guide to mindfulness for teachers, including seven practices that will help you find some much-needed calm amidst the madness of your hectic day.

]]>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 08:52:00 -0600<![CDATA[This Teacher Spent a Day as a 4th Grader. Now She’s Rethinking Her Career]]>https://www.learningthecalm.com/blog/post/this-teacher-spent-a-day-as-a-4th-grader.-now-she-s-rethinking-her-careerWhen I see Educators struggling to keep their cool, I jump in to help them because I've been there. We must support each other and be supported by administrators in our essential and stressful jobs. My Educator Wellness programs teach skills to help teachers navigate these challenges.]]>

This Teacher Spent a Day as a 4th Grader. Now She’s Rethinking Her Career

If you think you’re tired after a day of teaching, you should try being a 4th grader. I recently spent a day shadowing a 4th grade student at the school where I teach. I went home with a migraine, a backache, and a hangover of fear and humiliation.

]]>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0600<![CDATA[24 Mindful Hobby ideas for relaxing]]>https://www.learningthecalm.com/blog/post/24-mindful-hobby-ideas-for-relaxingSome great ideas from Mindful Magazine!]]>

24 Mindful Hobby ideas for relaxing

Whether its journaling, arranging flowers, cooking, or any of the myriad of other hobbies listed, this article will help you find those best suited for relaxation and mindfulness.

]]>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:51:43 -0600<![CDATA[Live Replay - #WhatsUpWednesday with Sheila McKay from Learning The Calm]]>https://www.learningthecalm.com/blog/post/live-replay-whatsupwednesday-with-sheila-mckay-from-learning-the-calmWatch this replay of my live interview on #WhatsUpWednesday!]]>

Live Replay - #WhatsUpWednesday with Sheila McKay from Learning The Calm

Sheila McKay has over 20 years’ experience leading, coaching and training both children and adults. As a former YMCA Youth Program Director, Sheila settled into Early Childhood Education in 2016. When the Covid pandemic turned our world upside down, she turned to yoga to improve her physical and mental resilience. After experiencing its benefits firsthand, she knew she had to share this with her students. Soon Sheila became certified to teach yoga, mindfulness, and social emotional learning to both kids and adults, and she started her business, Learning the Calm. She now collaborates with dozens of schools and agencies throughout the greater Denver area.

]]>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 14:28:45 -0600<![CDATA[Mindful cooking: how to practice mindfulness in the kitchen]]>https://www.learningthecalm.com/blog/post/mindful-cooking-how-to-practice-mindfulness-in-the-kitchenEarlier in my life, I never enjoyed cooking very much. At that time, I’d not yet embraced mindfulness. I didn’t know how to do it. I was so focused on following a recipe and the pressure of preparing a meal that I lost track of the best part--being creative with food and enjoying eating it!]]>

Mindful cooking: how to practice mindfulness in the kitchen

Bring mindfulness practices into your kitchen with these tips for mindful cooking. Plus, learn about the benefits and how to set up a relaxed cooking space.

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