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"I loved how you gave tangible tools for managing stress & anger. The recaps were extremely useful to make me understand what you covered in class & what to work on during that week with my son. The whole experience exceeded my expectations. Thank you for creating this much needed teachings for our kids!" Parent from CALM for Kids
"As a whole, the tools have given more confidence and my child felt better prepared to handle tricky situations: Parent from CALM for Kids
"I loved this class. My son didn't always want to go but he felt so much better after. We're working on getting him to use his mindful tools at home but when I tell him to go do a mindful activity he does so much well after. I would love to continue these with him. The things that he learned about how his brain processes emotions really resonated with him." Parent from CALM for Kids
"One day my daughter and I were having a heated conversation about whether she could have a treat. She sensed my frustration after her tenth time asking. So, instead of getting upset with me, she said, 'okay mom, let's just calm down by slowing our breathing.' She took my hands and we counted to 10 together. She still wanted that cookie, but we were able to have a calmer discussion about it after our calming exercise. I'm thankful that my child learned lifelong stress management skills from Sarah!"
Parent of a 2nd grader
"I believe that mindfulness is fundamental to one's happiness in life so I hope my daughter can keep up some of the skills she learned with you. I think it is fantastic that the children learn awareness of their body and or other things in their environment." Parent of a Kindergartner
"I enjoyed and greatly valued the work Sarah did in my Kindergarten class. Breathing to calm and center ourselves became a daily routine through transitions during our day and when a conflict or problem arose. Using the word 'mindful' was a nice way to often remind students to check that they were being responsible for themselves. The lessons Sarah presented taught appropriate skills and ideas to use daily in all our lives so that we can approach each moment with purpose, calmness, clarity and openness. My students often shared how they needed and used mindfulness at home or in other places besides school. What a gift! I plan to have Sarah come each year to help set an environment of respect, responsibility, and kindness and to share tools they can use when things get rough!"
Kindergarten Teacher, Palo Alto
"I see such a benefit for the students, as they are reacting in a much calmer way when problem solving behaviors. We all use the breathing techniques to reduce negative feelings, de-stress and re-energize. The mindful exercises focusing on attention to body, sound and sight have help the children become more receptive, attentive students when learning. The children love when she comes and find helpful through out the week to use what she has taught them. As a classroom teacher, I use the techniques throughout the day." 1st grade teacher, Palo Alto
"Sarah taught the Mindful Kid's program to my kindergarten class and was a calm and knowledgeable teacher. Our class learned to use the techniques taught and it helped all of us approach our days with clearer intentions."
Kindergarten Teacher, Palo Alto