BrightenUp! Kids Podcast

It's always important to listen to your body and take care of yourself when it's telling you to rest!  Your host and friend Nicole is a little sick this week, and we want to get better quickly so there won't be a new episode this week, but you can still check out past episodes or head over to our YouTube channel!  Check out our YouTube channel for more mindfulness content!  https://...

Boost your little one's confidence with this quick, fun video activity!  In this video, we use our imaginations to grow from a teeny tiny seed to a big strong tree by nurturing ourselves with all the things we are good at!  Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley Artwork by: Manon van der Wee Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee Watch it on YouTube!  Check out our YouTube channel for...

Continuing with this month's FEELINGS theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation " I can make a bad day better!" 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 You...

Take a quick vacation from your day and relax on the beach with this short, mindful, guided meditation for kids, preteens, teenagers, and classrooms!  Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley Artwork by: Manon van der Wee Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee Watch it on YouTube!  Check out our YouTube channel for more mindfulness content!  https://www.youtube.com/@BrightenUpKids The Brighte...

Your host and friend Nicole kicks off a brand new month with a brand new theme! This month's theme is FEELINGS! Open your heart and help understand your feelings with this kind and gentle activity using the positive affirmation "My Feelings Matter" 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...

All feelings are valid and necessary, however somethings big feelings can be overwhelming! We all need a little help with coming down from strong emotions from time to time.  This quick 7 minute calming activity focuses on regulating children's intense feelings and emotions!  Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley Artwork by: Manon van der Wee Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee Wat...

We close out this month's "Confidence" theme with a special super sized episode!   Your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "I love a challenge" 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!  AND as an added bonus...

Help manage strong emotions by using all 5 senses with this mindful activity using the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique! What is the 5-4-3-2-1 Technique? The 5-4-3-2-1 Technique (sometimes referred to as the 54321 Method) is a great coping tool that uses all five senses to help alleviate and manage anxiety and overstimulation. This grounding technique helps with these feelings by detaching you from t...

Continuing with this month's  confidence  theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation " I Am Brave!" 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  I Am Brave! Positive Affirmati...

Start your day off with gratitude and positivity with this quick, mindful, guided morning meditation for kids, students and classrooms! 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...

Continuing with this month's  confidence  theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation " I can do anything!" 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...

End the day with gratitude and positivity with this quick, mindful, guided bedtime meditation for kids!  Why practice gratitude? When done regularly, practicing gratitude can help increase positivity, decrease negative ruminating thoughts, strengthen relationships and contribute to a better sense of well-being. What are the benefits of positive affirmations? Positive affirmations are known to redu...

Your host and friend Nicole kicks off a brand new month with a brand new theme! This month's theme is CONFIDENCE! Transform yourself into a superhero as she walks you through a fun confidence boosting activity using the positive affirmation "I Am Confident!"  Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley Artwork by: Manon van der Wee  Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee  Check ou...

Transport yourself into a magical, glittering snow globe while tapping into your bodily and emotional awareness with this quick, calming body scan meditation for kids! What is Body Scan Meditation? - Body scan meditation is a mindfulness tool the 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...

We close out this month's "Self Love" theme with a special super sized episode!   Your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "I am enough" while also celebrating all the self love 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, Nicole...

Is there anything more relaxing than a warm mug of hot chocolate on a cold winter day? Snuggle up in your favorite blanket and unleash your imagination as we guide you through a quick, mindful meditation that focuses on the "Hot Chocolate" breathing technique.  Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley Artwork by: Manon van der Wee  Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee  Check out o...

Continuing with this month's  self love theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "I Love Being Me" 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 channel...

Some days can be harder than others.  In this quick meditation with positive affirmations, we learn to be gentle and kind to ourselves and turn our day around! Credits:   Voice Acting, Sound Design and Script: Nicole Lesley   Art Design: Manon van der Wee  Check out our YouTube channel for more mindfulness content!  https://www.youtube.com/@BrightenUpKids The BrightenUp! Kids Gratitude and Positiv...

Continuing with this month's  self love theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation " I Love That I Am Unique" 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...

We focus on a very important kind of love in this quick, calming, meditation with positive affirmations... Self love!! 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...

Welcome to the first episode of the BrightenUp! Kids Podcast!  Your friend and host Nicole walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with positivity and self love!  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/@Br...