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Bonding for Summer Wellness: Mindful Practices for Families and Children

  • Jun 17
  • 3 min read

Updated: Jun 22


Family relaxing on a deck in nature. Text: "Bonding for Summer Wellness, Mindful Practices for Families and Children" with @Education4AllNow.

Introduction:

As we wrap up our mindfulness series, it's important to reflect on how these practices can ripple outward — especially into our families. Children today face more pressure and sensory overload than ever before. From school stress to social media, their young minds need moments of calm, reflection, and emotional regulation.


Summer is the perfect time to start. With more flexible schedules and open space for exploration, families can intentionally create rhythms that nourish mental well-being. Whether your child is 5 or 15, introducing mindfulness now can lay the foundation for emotional strength and self-awareness in the future.


And just like adults, children benefit from tools to help them process their emotions. That’s where the Healing Hearts Journal comes in.




How the Healing Hearts Journal Helps Kids Practice Mindfulness


Designed with emotional wellness in mind, the Healing Hearts Journal for Children  turns mindfulness into a fun and accessible experience. Inside, you’ll find:

  • Feelings check-ins with expressive emojis and prompts

  • Breathing and calming exercises written in child-friendly language

  • Daily reflection pages where children can write, draw, or share what made them happy, sad, or curious


Using the journal just a few times a week gives kids a safe space to connect with themselves and helps parents better understand how their child is feeling.




Mindfulness Practices for a Mindful Summer

1. Mindful Nature Walks

Encourage your child to use all their senses on a walk:

  • What do they see, hear, smell, and feel?

  • Use the journal after the walk to reflect: “What was your favorite moment?”


2. Breathing Buddies

Have your child place a stuffed animal on their belly and breathe deeply to watch it rise and fall. This fun exercise teaches awareness and calmness.


3. Family Mindfulness Moments

Choose a regular time to check in together:

  • Share something you’re grateful for

  • Try a calming practice as a group

  • Use the Healing Hearts Journal to draw or write about how you feel


4. End-of-Day Reflection

Use bedtime as a chance to slow down:

  • Ask your child: “What was the best part of your day?”

  • Help them record it in their journal as a drawing or sentence



Takeaway:

Mindfulness doesn’t have to be complicated — especially for kids. It can be woven into daily life in simple, joyful ways. By pairing these practices with the Healing Hearts Journal, you’re offering your child a lifelong gift: the ability to slow down, check in, and take care of their inner world


💛 Here’s a free one-pager to support your family’s mindfulness journey!

I’m excited to share a simple yet powerful tool to help both kids and adults find calm in the middle of busy days. This FREE worksheet on the 4-7-8 Breathing Technique guides you through a gentle breathing practice that promotes relaxation, focus, and emotional balance.

🌟 Download your free worksheet today and make mindful moments part of your family’s daily routine — one breath at a time.

NEW Blog Series: "Heart & Home: A Summer of Wellness for Kids and Families"

Nurturing peace, play, and purpose together.


As summer unfolds, it offers a unique opportunity to cultivate well-being within our families. This season invites us to slow down, connect with one another, and prioritize our mental and emotional health alongside physical activity. "Heart & Home: A Summer of Wellness for Kids and Families" is a guide to help you intentionally weave practices of peace, moments of playful engagement, and a sense of purpose into your daily lives. Let's embark on this journey together, creating a summer that nourishes both individual spirits and family bonds, leaving us refreshed and strengthened as we transition into the seasons ahead.

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Stay mindful and take care, 

Tamera Foley, Ph.D.


Mending Minds and Healing Hearts

Education 4 All Now LLC

 
 
 

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