9.4 Mini Lesson on the Importance of Navigating CHANGE- Strategies for Smooth Transitions!

Send a textThis is a MINI LESSON focusing on the importance of Navigating Change- Strategies for Smooth Transitions!Kids (and adults!) learn concrete tips for managing change:  STAR breathing, grounding, creating a Change Plan, or doing something small and manageable. Take steps to navigate change confidently, one episode at a time.These tools help kids feel more in control and less overwhelmed. These are encouraged to use when starting a new school year, moving to a new house, new city or when  routines suddenly change.The Breathing Practice for this month is STAR breathing and the theme is Abundance.Intro/Outro music by Jef ShadoanSupport the showBig Belly Breathing (BBB) is a bilingual audio program for kids (and the grownups who love them), founded by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely. Featuring episodes in English and French, BBB focuses on mindfulness, health, and wellness—inviting young listeners into joyful, imaginative, and restorative practices. As a Physical Education and meditation teacher, parent of bilingual kids, yoga instructor, social-emotional learning facilitator, and holistic health & wellness coach, Vanessa created Big Belly Breathing to help children establish daily habits that nurture both body and mind. Healthy Habits = Happy Kids Through each episode, children are gently guided to: Breathe mindfully Stretch their creativity Build emotional awareness Practice gratitude And enjoy mini-moments of deep rest that help them reset, restore, and recalibrate. In today’s busy, screen-heavy world, BBB offers kids a chance to feel centered, grounded, and good—helping them create their own self-care rituals, routines, and wellness habits that can last a lifetime. These tools support mental clarity, physical health, and emotional resilience, setting kids up for more joy today and as they grow into adulthood. But it’s not just for kids! BBB also includes special episodes designed for ...