#037 Raising Resilient Kids: Trust, Risk, and Free-Range Parenting with Lenore Skenazy
Release Date: 07/06/2025
#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...
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#066 How Yoga Support Sensory Processing and Self-Regulation with Nicole Koleshis
The Kids Wellness Podcast
Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Nicole Koleshis from Seattle Kids Yoga as they talk about how yoga transforms sensory experiences for children. Learn practical tips and get insights into integrating mindfulness and movement into your children's lives from an experienced occupational therapist. Some highlights: - Learn about Nicole's background as an occupational therapist and how it informs her unique approach to kids yoga, which includes sensory integration. - Get valuable advice for new yoga teachers on slowly introducing sensory activities and ensuring they...
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#065 Mindful Monday - Mindful Writing
The Kids Wellness Podcast
In this special Mindful Monday, Giselle guides you through a simple yet powerful practice to help you tap inside through mindful writing. 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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#064 How To Help Children Thrive in the Digital Age with Rob LoCascio
The Kids Wellness Podcast
Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Rob LoCascio, founder of KidCo.ai, as they explore the complicated relationship between children and technology. From Rob’s journey building a multi-billion-dollar AI company to walking away and creating a safer AI device for children, this conversation dives into addiction, values, balance, creativity, and how we move from screen consumption to meaningful creation. Together, they unpack what it means to raise children in an AI-driven world and how parents and educators can foster healthier, more intentional relationships with...
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#063 Strategies for Teen Mental Health from Clinical Psychologist with Emily Gordon
The Kids Wellness Podcast
Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Emily Gordon, a seasoned clinical psychologist, as they discuss the intricate world of teen mental health. Explore successful strategies and shed light on what truly makes a difference in the lives of teenagers today. Some highlights: -The vital role invested of caregivers in teen mental health. -Strategies for supporting teen creativity, connection, and wellness. -Techniques for adults to model self-regulation and manage stress. -The importance of preparing a toolkit for emotion regulation. -Insightful resources and tools for families...
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#062 Mindful Monday - Release Meditation
The Kids Wellness Podcast
In 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. 💛
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#061 How to Build an Emotional Toolkit with Jaime Amor of Cosmic Kids Yoga
The Kids Wellness Podcast
Discover how yoga, mindfulness, and storytelling help children build emotional regulation and resilience with Cosmic Kids Yoga founder Jaime Amor. Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Jaime Amor, founder of Cosmic Kids Yoga, as they explore how yoga, mindfulness, and storytelling help children understand and navigate their emotions. Jaime shares her journey from children’s entertainer to global yoga educator, and how she developed creative tools that make emotional regulation, resilience, and self-awareness accessible—and fun—for children everywhere. Some highlights:...
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#060 How to Create Play-Based Learning Experiences in Your Yoga Classes with Amy Nielson
The Kids Wellness Podcast
Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Amy Nielson from Planning Playtime as they talk about the vibrant world of play-based learning. Discover practical insights for teachers, parents, and caregivers looking to ignite a love for learning in children in classrooms and kids yoga classes. Some highlights: - Amy Nielson explores the use of printables and a Mommy and Me preschool program, advocating for individualized approaches and consistent 1% improvements. - The discussion highlights the significance of integrating play, including props and movement, into educational...
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#059 Mindful Monday - Just Be Meditation
The Kids Wellness Podcast
In this special Mindful Monday, Giselle guides you through a simple yet powerful practice to help you 'just be' with the moment. 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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#058 How to Teach Culturally Responsive SEL with Dr. Dawn Brooks DeCosta
The Kids Wellness Podcast
Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Dr. Dawn Brooks DeCosta, co-author of "The Change You Want to See" and Deputy Superintendent of Harlem Community School, as they explore how mindfulness, cultural responsiveness, and social-emotional learning (SEL) transform school communities. Drawing from her 30 years as an educator and leader in Harlem, Dr. DeCosta shares her personal journey and practical tools for creating schools where every student feels seen, heard, and valued. Some highlights: • How "The Change You Want to See" emerged from leading through the pandemic •...
info_outlineJoin Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Lenore Skenazy, founder of the Free-Range Kids movement and president of Let Grow, as they discuss how Lenore’s parenting choices many years ago sparked a national conversation that’s lasted more than fifteen years. In this interview, she breaks down what it means to trust children’s independence, why fear is so prevalent, and how schools and communities can encourage kids to grow.
Some highlights:
-The story behind letting her nine-year-old son ride the New York subway alone and the media firestorm that followed.
-How trust, rationality, and firsthand reporting shaped Lenore’s parenting approach.
-The cultural differences between America and other countries when it comes to raising resilient, independent kids.
-Why unstructured, mixed-age free play is a critical component of child development—and how schools can safely make it happen.
-Practical steps for parents and educators to break the cycle of constant supervision and encourage agency in children.
Find Lenore Skenazy here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LetGrowOrg
Facebook Group: RAISING INDEPENDENT KIDS: https://www.facebook.com/groups/759938234394061
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letgroworg/
🧘🏽♂️🧘♀️🧘🏿♀️ Kids Yoga Stories, a mom-run and mom-operated business, was founded in 2012 by former classroom teacher and certified yoga instructor Giselle Shardlow. During her travels and time teaching grades kindergarten through fifth grade in Guatemala, Australia, Canada, and the United States, Giselle witnessed the need to address childhood illiteracy, obesity, and stress. She blended her passions of yoga, mindfulness, and education to create books, card decks, and educational resources to provide classroom teachers, school staff, coaches, and parents with the tools to bring yoga and mindfulness to children everywhere.
Connect with us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsyogastories
Website: https://www.kidsyogastories.com/
Shop: https://shop.kidsyogastories.com/