The Balanced Educator Podcast

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How to Start a Mindfulness Practice with Kids: Tips for Teachers & Parents Mar 12, 2018

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In today’s episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we dive into how to start a formal mindfulness practice with kids and infuse it authentically into your daily routine—whether in the classroom or at home.

We share step-by-step logistics for practicing mindfulness with students, including the do’s and don’ts to ensure a smooth start. You’ll also learn how mindfulness can deepen students’ learning and improve their focus.

For parents, we offer practical ideas on how to bring mindfulness into your home with your children, helping them build emotional regulation and focus.

We reflect on the major benefits mindfulness has brought to our students and classrooms—students often ask for their practice when they miss it, understanding its importance!

Ready to get started with mindfulness? Sign up for SEL & Mindfulness Foundations for K-12, which includes teacher training videos, audio-guided mindfulness practices, curriculum, and lesson plans.

This episode is perfect for teachers and parents looking for clear, easy steps to start a mindfulness practice with their kiddos—at school or at home!

How to Start Your Mindfulness Practice: Easy Tips for Teachers, Parents, and Kids Mar 05, 2018

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In today’s episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we define mindfulness and explore how to start your own practice, whether you're a teacher, parent, or student.

We discuss the two sides of mindfulness: the formal practice with specific exercises and the informal practice, where mindfulness is woven into everyday activities.

We share our own challenges in getting started with mindfulness, and how with time, we’ve noticed positive changes in our self-awareness, compassion, and emotional responses. Mindfulness has helped us respond, not react, to difficult situations.

If you’re ready to explore mindfulness for self-regulation and emotional well-being, this episode is for you.

Start Your Day with Joy: How to Create a Brain-Boosting Morning Routine Feb 26, 2018

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Start Your Day with Joy: How to Create a Brain-Boosting Morning “Rootine” for Teachers, Parents, and Kids

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we dive into the power of a joyful morning “rootine”—yes, rooting into positive emotions from the start of the day! Discover practical steps to design a morning routine that’s rooted in happiness, self-regulation, and calm.

Kailey, our science expert, explains the brain science behind how a morning “rootine” can help train your brain to create the emotions you want to experience each day.

Whether you’re a teacher or parent, tune in to learn mindfulness activities to incorporate with your kids, supporting their self-regulation and setting a positive tone for the day!

Experimenting with Slowing Down: Simple Mindfulness Practices Feb 19, 2018

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In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we explore what it means to truly slow down and be present—it’s not just about moving slower but savoring each moment, like actually smelling your morning coffee!

We share our experiences as teachers practicing mindfulness in the classroom and the positive impact it had on both our own well-being and our students’ focus and calm.

Whether you’re a teacher or parent, tune in to discover practical tips for bringing mindfulness into your life and creating space to breathe, both at home and in the classroom.

Fill Your Cup First: Self-Care Strategies for Teachers and Parents to Thrive Guilt-Free Feb 06, 2018

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In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we dive into the “fill your cup first” experiment and explore why self-care for teachers and parents is essential—not selfish!

We open up about the guilt we felt when prioritizing self-care and share how, with time, we learned to release those feelings. Using the metaphor of an apple tree, we show how nurturing ourselves allows us to give more—producing "delicious apples" for students, kids, and others around us.

Join us to learn about the positive changes we’ve experienced by putting self-care first and how to start your own self-care journey, guilt-free.

Perfect for educators, parents, and caregivers looking to create a balanced, joyful life!

Our Story Feb 06, 2018

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Want to create a calm, focused, and happy classroom but don’t know where to start?

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we’re sharing our journey—from overwhelmed teachers to creating an easy-to-use mindfulness curriculum for K-12 classrooms.

We dive into:

✅ The simple mindfulness practices that transformed our own lives and our students’ well-being

✅ The real challenges we faced introducing mindfulness in our classrooms—and how we made it work

✅ Why we stepped away from teaching to help educators like you bring social-emotional learning (SEL) and mindfulness into the classroom with confidence

If you’re looking for actionable strategies to start a mindfulness practice with your students, this episode is for you

Welcome to The Balanced Educator Podcast – Meet Your Hosts! Feb 05, 2018

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Feeling burned out or overwhelmed as an educator? You’re not alone!

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we share our personal journey as teachers—from facing the struggles of perfectionism and burnout to discovering mindfulness and creating Educalm to help others thrive.

We open up about the challenges we faced early in our teaching careers and how our passion to be “amazing teachers” left us feeling exhausted. We also dive into the small but powerful changes we made to practice self-care, regain balance, and bring calm into our lives.

Whether you’re curious about starting your own mindfulness journey or looking for simple habits to bring balance to your day, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable tips.