#48 - Mindfulness for Children: Practical Ways to Reduce Stress and Improve Focus with Dr Mark Pearson

Have you ever wondered what mindfulness really means, and whether it could help your child feel calmer, cope with stress and improve their focus?In this episode, I am joined by Dr Mark Pearson, author, educator and counsellor with more than 35 years of experience in expressive therapies. Together, we explore what mindfulness really is, why it has become increasingly important for children growing up in today's world and how parents can introduce simple, practical mindfulness activities into everyday family life.Drawing on his latest book, Mindfulness and Relaxation Activities for All Ages, Mark explains why mindfulness is about much more than sitting quietly. We discuss how movement, creativity and guided relaxation can help children manage stress, develop self-awareness and build lifelong wellbeing.🎙️ In this episode, we discuss:✅ What mindfulness really is and why it matters for children✅ How stress and overstimulation can affect children's wellbeing, focus and learning✅ Why mindfulness looks different for every child✅ Simple mindfulness and relaxation activities parents can introduce at home✅ How creativity, movement and guided relaxation can help children develop resilience and emotional wellbeingWhether you're supporting a child who struggles to switch off, finds it difficult to manage stress or you simply want to help your family build healthier everyday habits, this episode offers practical, evidence-informed strategies that you can begin using straight away.🔗 Links & Resources📖 Mindfulness and Relaxation Activities for All Ages by Dr Mark Pearson https://www.routledge.com/Mindfulness-and-Relaxation-Activities-for-All-Ages-Over-Sixty-Fun-and-Engaging-Evidence-based-Visualisations-Meditations-and-Self-awareness-Games/Pearson/p/book/9781041204381LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-pearson-8a08921b/https://expressivetherapies.au/index.php📩 Enjoyed this episode? Share it with another parent or educator, and don't forget to subscribe for more conversations on academic success and student wellbeing.👉 Interested in personalised academic coaching? Book a free 30-minute consultation via my website: https://www.york-weaving-education.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.