Holiday Replay: Meditation Benefits for Kids

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To say that 2020 has been crazy would be an understatement. In the midst of all the lifestyle adjustments we've all had to make, we've decided to republish one our favorite episodes: Meditation Benefits for Kids. 

In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Marisa Imon, author and host of the Mid-day Meditation Pump Up podcast. Marisa defines meditation and shares the many benefits for adults and children, along with ways to easily fit meditation into our busy schedules. 

Marisa is a former teacher and also a best-selling author of the book Super-Intense: How Working with Your Emotional Intensity Makes you a Total Superhero, a meditation-creator, and comedic motivational speaker with training in positive youth development. She has created hundreds of meditations for various apps and business across the globe, serving clients across 14 countries.

She lives with Bipolar Type 1 and promotes the mindfulness practices that have positively supported her in living with her diagnosis. She believes that sharing experiences and creating safe spaces for open dialogue around mental illness can help combat stigma. 

With thirteen years of experience working with youth and families of various backgrounds in the out-of-school time field, she enjoys sharing the mindfulness techniques in ways that can be easily implemented by everyone.

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4:57 Welcome, Marisa 7:56 Meditation defined 11:42 How to properly breathe 17:42 How can kids benefit from meditation? 27:07 How to fit meditation into your day 32:13 Meditation for ADHD 36:55 Marisa’s Podcast, Midday Meditation Pump Up Podcast 39:48 What does a healthy family mean to you? Relevant Links  Check out Marisa’s podcast Marisa’s Book “Super Intense How Working With Your Emotional Intensity Makes You A Superhero” Follow Marisa on Instagram Free Meditations Time God Revolution Course Sign up for weekly challenges & meditations from Marisa Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: Episode 35: Helping Kids Make Good Choices Episode 31: Balancing Career & Family Episode 24: Making Exercise a Family Affair Episode 19: Promoting Positive Body Image with Kids Healthy Family Project Podcast

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