From Meltdowns to Mindful: Simple, Playful Ways to Help Your Kids (and You) Stay Calm | Lisa Danahy (Bonus Episode)

What if you could help your kids—and yourself—move through the day with more calm, focus, and balance? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Lisa, an educator with a background in psychology, who brings a wealth of experience in early childhood education and social-emotional learning. Lisa shares her own journey from a career in human resources to working closely with children and families, and why she’s so passionate about integrating mindful movement into daily life. We’ll explore simple, playful techniques—like balloon breath and the thunder and lightning exercise—that can help both kids and adults manage stress, regulate emotions, and stay grounded. You’ll also hear about the power of co-regulation—how modeling calm, centered behavior can guide children in learning self-regulation—and why a joyful, flexible approach makes all the difference, whether you’re in a classroom or at home.

Links Discussed in This Episode |

• Steven Porges
• Book: So You've Been Publicly Shamed by Jon Ronson
• Balloon Breath on YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/76S0mfSOqzQ
• Connect with Lisa:
• Instagram
• Website
• Book: Creating Calm in Your Classroom: A Mindfulness-Based Movement Program for Social-Emotional Learning in Early Childhood Education

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