Like You: Mindfulness for Kids

Summer Encore episode! There’s a common bit of sports psychology that tells athletes to visualize themselves making a goal before they take a shot. On this episode I recall learning this lesson on my childhood basketball team, then explain how this advice is similar to saying affirmations. Want to read more (for adults) about visualization in sports? Start here: Visualization: The power of the mov...

I hope you'll enjoy this special guest episode from our friends at Storypillar. Storypillar is a podcast for kids and their grownups that tackles the sticky situations kids face while growing up. It features a story-loving caterpillar named Sneak, Sneak’s older sister, a butterfly named Bean, and Meg, a human person who writes and produces the podcast. This guest mini-episode features Bean the...

Enjoy this special encore of a listener-favorite episode. I know that many listeners have made Like You a mindful part of their bedtime routine. Mindfulness a smart way to relax, unwind, and say goodbye to the day. So today I thought I’d make a special episode that’s made for bedtime, nap time, or any time you need to get a little sleepy. 🥱😴 Parents, if you have a child that is regularly having...

On this episode we’ll imagine we’re birds building comfy cozy nests to help us relax and enjoy ourselves while we practice mindfulness. 🪺🐤 Find full episode notes and transcript here . Like You is listener supported. You can support the show by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or becoming a patron on Patreon . You can also support the show by shopping in our online store or purchasing songs from th...

On this episode we’re talking about friendship, and I’m glad to have a friend like you. Find full episode notes and transcript here . Like You is listener supported. You can support the show by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or becoming a patron on Patreon . You can also support the show by shopping in our online store or purchasing songs from the show on our Bandcamp page . Please send us a voice...

On this episode we’ll travel to outer space and imagine how it feels to walk on the moon.  🚀🧑‍🚀🌕 Find full episode notes and transcript here . Like You is listener supported. You can support the show by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or becoming a patron on Patreon . You can also support the show by shopping in our online store or purchasing songs from the show on our Bandcamp page . Please sen...

On this episode we’ll imagine sailing a boat through choppy waters to a calm destination as we learn to steer a boat the same way we can mindfully steer our emotions. ⛵️ Find full episode notes and transcript here . Like You is listener supported. You can support the show by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or becoming a patron on Patreon . You can also support the show by shopping in our online sto...

This episode features mindfulness exercises based on the life cycle of a tree. 🌱🌳🍂 Find full episode notes and transcript here . Like You is listener supported. You can support the show by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or becoming a patron on Patreon . You can also support the show by shopping in our online store or purchasing songs from the show on our Bandcamp page . Please send us a voice me...

We're back! We may have taken a few months off from releasing new episodes, but today we’re going to be taking a little time off TOGETHER, because we’re using mindfulness to take a vacation in our minds. This episode also features a new song called "Take A Break." Find full episode notes and transcript here . Like You is listener supported. You can support the show by subscribing on...

For Valentine’s Day, I decided to share an encore of one of my favorite episodes. This episode features a mindful way to say “I love you” by sending loving-kindness wishes. Some of you grownups might be familiar with a mindfulness practice known as a loving-kindness meditation. This is kind of like that, except we get to make wishes! Find full episode notes and transcript here . Grownups who are i...

On this episode, we’ll talk about how feelings are related to each other - kind of like a family. 👪

Do you think of yourself as a patient person? On this episode we’ll talk about how you can use mindfulness, or other creative ways to pass the time when waiting feels hard. ⏳

This week on the podcast, it's the 5th edition of listener favorite, Music & Affirmations! This episode is allllll full of songs and affirmations. It features a new song called "Wiggle Then Breathe," plus other favorites, "Proud of You," "A Present to Me," and "Forever Now." 🎵✨⁣

Enjoy this encore episode as we approach a season of thankfulness. On this episode when spend some time thinking about what we're thankful for. Plus there's a breathing exercise where we blow autumn leaves out of trees and jump in a pile of leaves! 🍂

Enjoy this encore episode as we approach a season of thankfulness. Today we will spend some time thinking about what makes us feel grateful, then take deep breaths and say "thank you."

This bedtime episode is great for keeping bad dreams away and inviting happy dreams. 😴🛏️

Feeling a little afraid during spooky season? Check out this encore episode. Do you ever feel afraid? We all do! Do you wish you could be as brave as a lion? Today we'll learn how! This episode features affirmations from Noah and Mia, and a song called "When I Feel Afraid."

On this episode, we’ll learn about the magic spark that lives in each of you, and how to recharge our magic. 🪄

On this episode, we’ll imagine a night sky full of stars as we remember that it’s always night time somewhere in the world. 🌟🌎🌟

On this episode, we’ll turn ooey-gooey and imagine being marshmallows as we slowly melt head to toe. 🍫

On this episode, we’re going to use our imagination to think about the shape of feelings. 🟡🟦🔶🔺

On this episode we'll think about times we have felt proud, and all the reasons you have to be proud of yourself.

On this episode, we’ll make a few wishes - for people we love, for people we don’t know, and for ourselves.

On this episode, we’ll think back through the happiest moments of our day and wrap up some presents to give to future you. 🎁

On this episode, we’ll count down our five senses, and practice relaxing head to toe. 👀👂🏻👃👅✋