BrightenUp! Kids Podcast

Continuing with this month's  CHANGE  theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation " Change Can Help Me Grow" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with positivity and confidence!  Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley Artwork by: Manon van der Wee  Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee  Check out our YouTube...

Your host and friend Nicole kicks off a brand new month with a brand new theme! This month's theme is CHANGE! Build empathy with this kind and gentle activity using the positive affirmation "Change can be beautiful!" Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley Artwork by: Manon van der Wee  Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee  Check out our YouTube channel for more mindfulness...

We close out this month's "BACK TO SCHOOL" theme with a special super sized episode!   Your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "I AM READY TO LEARN" while also celebrating all the back to school affirmations shared this month, by walking you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with positivity and confidence!  AND as an ad...

Prepare your body for a restful night sleep by saying good night to individual body parts with this body scan meditation.  What is Body Scan Meditation? - Body scan meditation is a mindfulness tool that brings awareness to different parts of the body. Body scan meditation can be a fun exercise for building more body and emotional awareness and help aid in relaxation.    Written and Voiced by: Nico...

Continuing with this month's BACK TO SCHOOL theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation " I am a good learner!" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with positivity and confidence! Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley Artwork by: Manon van der Wee  Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee  Check out our YouTu...

Continuing with this month's BACK TO SCHOOL theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation " Learning is fun!" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with positivity and confidence! Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley Artwork by: Manon van der Wee  Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee  Check out our YouTube c...

Get yourself excited for a brand new school year with these positive affirmations!  What are the benefits of positive affirmations? Positive affirmations are known to reduce anxiety, reprogram negative subconscious thoughts, boost self-esteem, and promote positivity.  Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley Artwork by: Manon van der Wee  Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee  Check out our...

Your host and friend Nicole kicks off a brand new month with a brand new theme! This month's theme is BACK TO SCHOOL! Build empathy with this kind and gentle activity using the positive affirmation "I can't wait to make new friends!" Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley Artwork by: Manon van der Wee  Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee  Check out our YouTube channel...

We close out this month's "Kindness" theme with a special super sized episode!   Your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "I choose kindness" while also celebrating all the kindness affirmations shared this month, by walking you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with positivity and confidence!  AND as an added bonus, Nic...

Introduce your little ones to the practice of gratitude with this quick, mindful meditation that focuses on being appreciative of the people in their life, the wonderful parts of their day, and  themselves.   Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley Artwork by: Manon van der Wee  Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee  Check out our YouTube channel for more mindfulness content!  https://www.y...

Continuing with this month's KINDNESS theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation " I Love Spreading Kindness" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with positivity and confidence! Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley Artwork by: Manon van der Wee  Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee  Check out our YouTub...

Continuing with this month's KINDNESS theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation " It Feels Good To Be Kind" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with positivity and confidence! Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley Artwork by: Manon van der Wee  Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee  Check out our YouTube...

Introduce  children to the technique of Four Square Breathing (Sometimes referred to as Square Breathing and Box Breathing) with this fun breathing activity to calm nerves and ease anxiety!  Become mesmerized by the magical hot air balloon while regulating the nervous system.  What are the benefits of box breathing? When we are anxious, our breath tends to shorten and become more shallow.  Box bre...

Continuing with this month's KINDNESS theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation " I Am Kind To Myself" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with positivity and confidence!  Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley Artwork by: Manon van der Wee  Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee  Check out our YouTube cha...

Your host and friend Nicole kicks off a brand new month with a brand new theme! This month's theme is KINDESS! Build empathy with this kind and gentle activity using the positive affirmation "I am kind!" Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley Artwork by: Manon van der Wee  Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee  Check out our YouTube channel for more mindfulness content!  htt...

Relax and recharge in a magical meadow and with the soothing images of puffy clouds in the shapes of your favorite animals with this calming, mindful, guided meditation. Perfect for nap time, bedtime or anytime you need to relax! Watch it on Youtube! FREE Cloud Worksheet Activity pdf (digital and printable)  Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley Artwork by: Manon van der Wee  Created by: Nicole Les...

We close out this month's "Learning And Growing" theme with a special super sized episode!   Your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "It's okay to ask for help" while also celebrating all the confidence affirmations shared this month, by walking you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with positivity and confidence! ...

Continuing with this month's LEARNING AND GROWING theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation " I Am Always Learning" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with positivity and confidence! Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley Artwork and social media by: Manon van der Wee  Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der W...

Continuing with this month's LEARNING AND GROWING theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation " I Can Always Try Again" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with positivity and confidence! Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley Artwork by: Manon van der Wee  Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee  Check out o...

Your host and friend Nicole kicks off a brand new month with a brand new theme! This month's theme is LEARNING AND GROWING! Build confidence in learning  new things with this kind and gentle activity using the positive affirmation "It's okay to make mistakes, they help me grow!" Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley Artwork by: Manon van der Wee  Created by: Nicole Lesley and Ma...

Fall asleep to the sounds of a calm summer night with this quick, mindful, guided sleep meditation for children of all ages!  Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley Artwork by: Manon van der Wee  Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee  Check out our YouTube channel for more mindfulness content!  https://www.youtube.com/@BrightenUpKids The BrightenUp! Kids Gratitude and Positivity Activity J...

We close out this month's "Feelings" theme with a special super sized episode!   Your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "It's okay to feel my feelings" while also celebrating all the feelings affirmations shared this month, by walking you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with positivity and confidence!  AND as an...

Feeling overwhelmed?  Big emotions taking over?  Learn to self-soothe with Lani and your magical butterfly friend, using the butterfly hug technique in this mystical, calming meditation.   What is the "Butterfly Hug" technique?  Sometimes known as "butterfly tapping", the "butterfly hug" technique uses bilateral stimulation as a self-soothing tool to help manage stron...

Continuing with this month's FEELINGS theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation " I care about other people's feelings!" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with positivity and confidence! Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley Artwork by: Manon van der Wee  Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee  Che...

Take a break from the stress of your day with this short, 8-minute beginners guided meditation for kids, preteens, teens, classrooms, and adults. This meditation is a quick introduction to basic mindfulness techniques to help ground and let go of stress.  Watch on YouTube! Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley Artwork by: Manon van der Wee  Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee  Check out...