#056 How to Teach Tween and Teen Yoga Classes with Claire Louise Smith
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Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Claire Louise Smith, co-founder of Ambassador Yoga, as they talk about an interesting question for our community of kids yoga teachers and educators-turned-kids-yoga-business-owners: "How do we create effective and engaging tween and teen yoga classes?" Claire draws from her 20 years of experience as a yoga studio owner and creator of tween and teen yoga leadership training to share her essential tips for structuring a successful program for youth. Claire explains that neither the playful games and songs of children's yoga nor the...
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#055 Mindful Monday - Feel Good Meditation
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In this special Mindful Monday, Giselle guides you through a simple yet powerful practice to help you bring more feel good moments. 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. 💛
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#054 How Occupational Therapy Enhances Social Emotional Learning in Schools with Heather Greutman
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Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Heather Greutman, founder of Growing Hands-on Kids, as they discuss how to integrate occupational therapy (OT) into social-emotional learning (SEL) programs. Discover practical strategies for enhancing classroom settings and supporting students' wellbeing and development. Some highlights: -Understanding the role and significance of OT in educational settings. -Differentiating between occupational therapy and physical therapy for a comprehensive approach. -Adapting classroom environments to support all students. -Practical OT tools and...
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#053 School Trends 2025: 75% of Children Struggle with Self-Regulation with Margaret Rice
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Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Margaret Rice, founder of Your Therapy Source, as they unpack the results of a nationwide survey with over 1,000 school-based therapists and educators. The findings reveal a growing crisis in self-regulation among children and highlight the urgent need for movement, mindfulness, and play in classrooms. Margaret shares surprising insights from the survey and practical strategies to support children’s focus, behavior, and resilience. From calm corners and movement breaks to co-regulation and play-based learning, discover tools that can...
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#052 - How to Create an Inclusive, Accessible, & Trauma-Informed Yoga Class with Larissa Noto
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Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Larissa Noto of The Lovely Little Lotus Yoga as they talk about an important topic for our community of yoga educators: "How do we ensure that our kids yoga classes are inclusive, accessible, and trauma-informed, so that all children feel seen, heard, and understood?” From her unique experience as a lawyer and a yoga therapist, Larissa specializes in teaching trauma-informed kids yoga classes to ensure that the experience is accessible to all ages and abilities. Larissa explains what “trauma-informed yoga” means and why it’s...
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#051 Mindful Monday - Love & Acceptance
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In this special Mindful Monday, Giselle guides you through a simple yet powerful practice to help you bring more love and acceptance to your life. 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. 💛
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#050 Be Unapologetically Impatient: Create Change with Courage & Compassion with Dr. Christina Cipriano
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Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Dr. Christina Cipriano, author of "Be Unapologetically Impatient" and Director of the Education Collaboratory at Yale, as they explore what it takes to create meaningful change—at home, at school, and in our communities. Through personal stories and practical tools, Dr. Cipriano shares how emotional intelligence, mindful communication, and compassion can turn discomfort into action. Some highlights: • The Universal Studios story that led to systemic accessibility changes • How to cultivate courage and speak up with compassion and...
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#049 Sugar, Autism, and Whole-Child Wellness with Dr. Joel Gator Warsh
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Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories and Dr. Joel Gator Warsh, a board-certified pediatrician, as they discuss integrative pediatric health, focusing on finding balance between conventional and holistic approaches for children's wellness. From sugar and autism to the importance of open conversations, this episode covers practical strategies for supporting children’s health in today’s world. Some highlights: -The need for balance between Western medicine and holistic, lifestyle-focused care in pediatrics. -Why open, nuanced conversations about vaccines, autism, and chronic...
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#048 How to Make Your Class Multicultural with Leanna Guillen Mora
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Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Leanna Guillen Mora, founder of All Done Monkey and Multicultural Kid Blogs, as we talk about a popular topic that we hear from our community: "How do we ensure that our kids yoga classes are multicultural and inclusive so that we are catering to the needs of all children and ensuring that all children feel seen and understood?" From well over a decade of experience running her own blog, creating a global community, and homeschooling her biracial children, Leanna shares: -why it's important to create a multicultural, diverse yoga...
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#047 Mindful Monday - Greet the Day
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In this special Mindful Monday, Giselle guides you through a simple yet powerful practice to help you greet the day. 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. 💛
info_outlineWelcome to The Kids Wellness Podcast! I’m Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and I’m so excited you’re here.
This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a community of educators, counselors, therapists, parents, yoga instructors, and anyone who’s passionate about helping kids thrive emotionally, physically, and socially. Whether you're here for fresh ideas, expert insights, or just a little extra inspiration, you’re in the right place.
In this podcast, you’ll hear from amazing guests across all areas of children’s health and wellness. We’ll dive into practical tools and strategies to help kids self-regulate, manage emotions, and be ready to learn—no matter the setting. And just as importantly, we’ll focus on giving you the support and resources you need to make a real impact.
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