The Kids Wellness Podcast

In this special  Mindful Monday , Giselle guides you through a simple yet powerful practice to help make space. 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. 💛

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Natasha Daniels, a licensed child anxiety and OCD therapist, as they discuss the key differences between general anxiety, social anxiety, and shyness. Discover real-world examples and targeted strategies to help children and adults manage social anxiety more effectively. Some highlights: • The critical differences between social anxiety, shy...

Discover how mind-body integration can support emotional regulation and create more connected, engaged classrooms. Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Trish Keiller, founder of Roots Education, as they explore how neuroscience, somatic tools, and conscious language help children and educators build resilience, connection, and sustainable success. Drawing from over 30 years in...

Discover how to help children understand, manage, and even befriend their worries using mindfulness, movement, and self-awareness. Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Catherine Cook-Cottone, licensed psychologist, yoga therapist, and professor at the University at Buffalo, as they explore how anxiety shows up in children's bodies, thoughts, and behaviors, and how we can suppor...

In this special  Mindful Monday , Giselle guides you through a simple yet powerful practice to help harness the power of the mind. 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. 💛

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...

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...

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. 💛

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 consumptio...

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, co...

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. 💛

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 ente...

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 pro...

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. 💛

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 jou...

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Lauren Chaitoff from Yogi Beans as they discuss the ins and outs of conducting yoga assemblies in schools. Lauren shares her expert tips and advice on how to engage and teach large groups of kids effectively. Some highlights: - The benefits of working with larger groups in school yoga assemblies - Tips for structuring and organizing large gr...

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Claire Heffron from The Inspired Treehouse as they talk about the importance of understanding the three lesser-known sensory systems. Claire, an Occupational Therapist, shares insights on proprioceptive, vestibular, and interoceptive sensory systems and provides practical tips for teachers and caregivers. Some highlights: -Claire's occupatio...

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. 💛

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 edu...

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 fro...

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 speci...

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. 💛

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 c...

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'...

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 o...