E.51: The Power of Meditating With Kids

with William Meyer

Episode Notes:

Bill Meyer, lifelong meditator and teacher of history, economics, and humanities is the author of the book, Three Breaths and Begin, A Guide to Meditation in the Classroom. Bill speaks of how he has brought meditation into his teaching curriculum and the impact it has had not only on his students but also on himself. He talks about how mediation is helping to correct the failures of our modern education in teaching children how to develop self-awareness, acquire wisdom, and be the owners of their own learning.

His book, Three Breaths and Begin, is available in bookstores and online, and also through his website: http://billpmeyer.com

E.45: Giving Back Through Simple Acts

with Natalie Silverstein

Episode Notes:

Natalie is a busy mom of three. She talks about her new book, Simple Acts: The Busy Family’s Guide to Giving Back, and shares:

• The many simple, at-home activities in which parents can engage children in order to instill an easy community service attitude

• What’s the right age to start teaching children about community service…

• The impact of volunteering and service on children; the life skills it builds; the lessons and conversations that emerge from it.

• The empowering and also healing effect of community service for both children and adults.

E.29: Raising Conscious Children

with Seth Braun

Episode Notes:

Raising conscious children requires parents making conscious choices. In this episode we discuss:

• The downside of enrolling kids in every extracurricular activity and the ONE thing that is a greater predictor of their success later in life.

• How to be a steward parent rather than a controlling one

• The role of reading and quality stories to assist in the development of the child both in terms of vocabulary and also for life-coping skills.

• The catastrophic impact of the dumbing down of vocabulary and story.

• To learn more about Seth’s book and support its publication: Miniecello & The Knights of Valor