#081 How to Teach Chakras to Children in a Playful, Simple Way with Rachel Glowacki
The Kids Wellness Podcast
Discover how to teach chakras to children in a fun, playful, and approachable way through movement, music, storytelling, and connection. Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Rachel Glowacki, founder of Move With Me Books, as they explore how chakra concepts can help children better understand their emotions, bodies, and energy in simple, child-friendly ways. Inspired by her new book "All Through the Crown," Rachel shares how singing, movement, mindfulness, and storytelling create meaningful sensory memories for children while supporting emotional regulation, self-awareness,...
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#080 How to Support Student Emotional Health in Today’s Digital World with Ashley Williams
The Kids Wellness Podcast
Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Ashley Williams, founder of Clymb, as they explore how technology is transforming emotional health support for children. Ashley shares insights on weaving mindfulness, yoga, and SEL into tech platforms to empower students and schools. Some highlights: • Ashley Williams’ journey from school leader to tech innovator in emotional and mental health • The role and science behind mindfulness and SEL in supporting student well-being • How the Clymb platform customizes resources and activities for each child • The importance of...
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#079 Climate Change for Kids: How Young People Can Create a Better World with authors Danica and Meera
The Kids Wellness Podcast
How do we help young people understand climate change without overwhelming them? And how can children and teens make a meaningful difference in their communities? Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, with author Meera Subramanian and illustrator Danica Novgorodoff, creators of "A Better World Is Possible: Global Youth Confront the Climate Crisis." Together, they discuss youth leadership, environmental education, the power of storytelling, and practical ways young people can take action and create positive change. Some highlights: • Why Danica and Meera felt compelled to...
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#078 How to Integrate Yoga into Homeschool Curriculum with Erin Johnston
The Kids Wellness Podcast
Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Erin Johnston of Cali Country Yoga, and as they talk about an interesting topic for our homeschooling community: "How do we integrate yoga into our homeschool curriculum in a fun, easy way?" Some highlights: - Discover how Erin Johnston's nursing background and personal health challenges led her to integrate yoga and mindfulness into her children’s homeschool curriculum. - Explore the benefits of "time in" for mental health and how Erin applies spontaneous and planned yoga activities to promote calmness and connection among her kids. -...
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#077 Why Children Need Yoga in Schools Now More Than Ever with Hannah Butterill
The Kids Wellness Podcast
Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Hannah Butterill, founder of The School Yoga Project, as they explore simple, sustainable ways to weave yoga, breathwork, and mindfulness into the school day. Hannah shares her personal journey as a classroom teacher navigating grief, stress, and overwhelm—discovering firsthand how movement, breath, and stories transformed her well-being and her students’ emotional regulation. Whether you're an educator, therapist, or school leader, Hannah offers practical, realistic tips for building confidence, engaging all learners, and creating...
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#076 Mindful Monday - Quiet Stillness
The Kids Wellness Podcast
In this special Mindful Monday, Giselle guides you through a simple yet powerful practice of quiet stillness. Whether you're an educator, parent, or anyone working with children, this practice is useful for exploration. Take a deep breath, settle in, and let’s begin. 💛
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#075 Teaching Anatomy to Children in Kids Yoga Classes with Menka Purswaney
The Kids Wellness Podcast
Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Menka Purswaney, founder of World of Yoga School, as they explore how anatomy and body awareness can be taught in creative, meaningful ways through children’s yoga. With deep roots in India and years of international teaching experience, Menka shares her journey from healing asthma with yoga to helping children connect with their bodies through stories, sports, and playful learning tools. Some highlights: • Why anatomy and body awareness are essential in children’s yoga • Creative ways to teach anatomy using props, stories, and...
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#074 Adding Depth to Your Kids Yoga Classes with Katie Rose
The Kids Wellness Podcast
Join Giselle Shardlow (founder of Kids Yoga Stories) and Katie Rose (founder of Bhakti Rose) as we talk about a popular topic that we hear from our community: How do we add depth and meaning to our kids yoga classes? We talk with Katie Rose, who is a yoga teacher, mother of five, ayurveda guide, and author with over 25 years of experience in the world of wellness. We talk about practical ways to embody the yoga principles and how we can model the yoga teachings in our children yoga classes. Resources mentioned in the interview: The Magic Ten and Beyond: Daily Spiritual Practice for Greater...
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#073 A Blueprint for Joy and Resilience for Children, Educators, and Families with Jessica Janzen
The Kids Wellness Podcast
How do we choose joy when life feels overwhelming? And how can we help children build resilience, emotional regulation, and a positive mindset in the face of challenges? Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, with speaker, author, and coach Jessica Janzen. Drawing from her personal journey through profound grief and loss, Jessica shares practical tools for building resilience, managing difficult emotions, and finding more joy in everyday life. Some highlights: • Why managing your mind is one of the most important life skills • Jessica's concept of...
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#072 Mindful Monday - Make Space
The Kids Wellness Podcast
In this special Mindful Monday, Giselle guides you through a simple yet powerful practice to help make space. Whether you're an educator, parent, or anyone working with children, this practice is useful for exploration. Take a deep breath, settle in, and let’s begin. 💛
info_outlineIn this special Mindful Monday, Giselle guides you through a simple yet powerful practice to help you accept the moment with grace. Whether you're an educator, parent, or anyone working with children, this meditation is a perfect way to reset, refocus, and manage stress.
Take a deep breath, settle in, and let’s begin. 💛