#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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#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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#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. 💛
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#071 How to Help Kids Navigate Social Anxiety with Confidence and Compassion with Natasha Daniels
The Kids Wellness Podcast
Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Natasha Daniels, a licensed child anxiety and OCD therapist, as they discuss the key differences between general anxiety, social anxiety, and shyness. Discover real-world examples and targeted strategies to help children and adults manage social anxiety more effectively. Some highlights: • The critical differences between social anxiety, shyness, and introversion • How social anxiety manifests in children and adults, including subtle and severe behaviors • Common misconceptions about social anxiety and its connection to...
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#070 How To Help Kids Build Mind-Body Integration with Trish Keiller
The Kids Wellness Podcast
Discover how mind-body integration can support emotional regulation and create more connected, engaged classrooms. Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Trish Keiller, founder of Roots Education, as they explore how neuroscience, somatic tools, and conscious language help children and educators build resilience, connection, and sustainable success. Drawing from over 30 years in education, Trish shares how small, everyday practices like noticing sensations, grounding through the feet, and being present can shift both individual regulation and the overall classroom...
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#069 Helping Children Befriend Their Worries with Catherine Cook-Cottone
The Kids Wellness Podcast
Discover how to help children understand, manage, and even befriend their worries using mindfulness, movement, and self-awareness. Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Catherine Cook-Cottone, licensed psychologist, yoga therapist, and professor at the University at Buffalo, as they explore how anxiety shows up in children’s bodies, thoughts, and behaviors, and how we can support them with practical, research-backed tools. Drawing from her book “The Worry Monster” and decades of research, Catherine shares how mindfulness, yoga, and embodied practices can help children...
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#068 Mindful Monday - Power of the Mind
The Kids Wellness Podcast
In this special Mindful Monday, Giselle guides you through a simple yet powerful practice to help harness the power of the mind. 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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#067 How To Teach SEL To Young Learners with Vanessa Levin
The Kids Wellness Podcast
Social-emotional learning (SEL) is crucial for young learners, but navigating the current landscape can be overwhelming for educators. Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Vanessa Levin, founder of Pre-K Pages, as they discuss actionable SEL strategies, insights from her years of experience, and practical resources from her Seeds of Success curriculum. Some highlights: -Vanessa’s background in early childhood education and her passion for supporting diverse learners. -Why SEL is more important than ever and how it impacts academic and lifelong success. -Common challenges...
info_outlineIn this special Mindful Monday, Giselle guides you through a simple yet powerful practice to help you release and let go. Whether you're an educator, parent, or anyone working with children, this meditation is a perfect way to prepare, focus, and manage the day ahead.
Take a deep breath, settle in, and let’s begin. 💛