Mindfulness for Kids: Why “Calm Down” Isn’t a Strategy | Sarah Habib
How do we teach kids emotional regulation before they actually need it?
In this episode of Rethink Time, Sarah Habib from The Calm Caterpillar shares research-informed and practical approaches for helping children build mindfulness and self-regulation skills through play, breathing, movement, and modeling.
From rethinking calm corners to understanding behavior as communication, this episode explores how educators and parents can create environments that help kids manage big feelings—not suppress them.
If you’ve ever wondered:
• How early can kids learn mindfulness?
• What should a calm corner…
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