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Anthony Cupo is a Trained Mindfulness Facilitator (TMF) from the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior. He is a co-owner of Stepping Forward Counseling Center, LLC and has been meditating for over 30 years.

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Fall into Mindfulness

Follow this parent’s guide to embracing presence and peace this fall season. As the leaves change colors and the air turns crisp, fall presents a perfect opportunity for parents to embrace mindfulness. The hectic pace of family life often leaves little room for reflection, but practicing mindfulness can enhance your well-being and create a harmonious home environment. Here are some practical tips to help you fall into mindfulness this season.

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Mindful Communication

As the new school year approaches, it is essential to highlight the significance of mindful communication among students of all ages. Mindful communication improves academic success and fosters positive relationships, empathy, and emotional well-being. 

By cultivating a culture of mindful communication, we can establish an inclusive and supportive learning environment where everyone feels heard, respected, and valued.

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Mindful Beach and Pool Games for the Whole Family  

Gathering with your loved ones at the beach or pool offers a beautiful opportunity to make unforgettable memories and enjoy each other's company. Elevate these experiences by integrating mindfulness into your family activities. 

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A Stoic Dad is a Mindful Dad

Learn how the ways of the ancient Stoics can help you as a parent. 

As modern fathers, we often express our love for our children through consumerism or entertainment. However, the ancient Stoics had a different approach to parenting. They believed that character developed through exercise, sports and hard work.  As stoic dads, we have the power to cultivate self-awareness of our emotions and teach our children to do the same.

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Key to 2023

Why mindfulness is an essential skill of the new year.

Navigating the modern world is not easy — our culture places excessive demands on our time and attention, often pulling our focus away from those nearest to us and even away from our personal health and well-being. 

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Holiday Mindfulness Hacks

Introduce your kids to mindfulness during the holidays with these engaging activities
The holiday season is a time for parents to practice mindfulness and impart this invaluable skill to their children. Teaching children the art of presence and gratitude can help them navigate the holiday season with a sense of calm and appreciation. We will explore some engaging mindfulness hacks parents can use to introduce their chil- dren to the joys of mindfulness during this festive time.

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Cultivating Mindfulness as a Mompreneur

How to nurture your well-being while navigating a business.
Being a mompreneur is a unique and rewarding journey, but it can also be quite demanding. Balancing the responsibilities of motherhood with running a business can sometimes leave us feeling overwhelmed and stressed. That's where mindfulness comes in. By cultivating this practice, you can enhance your overall well-being while navigating the demands of entrepreneurship.

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Tricks and Treats of Mindfulness

How mindful parenting can help develop a healthier parent-child relationship.

It can be very challenging to raise a young family. If you have found yourself losing your patience and overreacting when your child says or does something unacceptable, you are not alone. Fortunately, there are ways to modify your parenting style and create a loving, secure bond with your child. 

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6 Mindfulness Exercises for Traveling with Kids

Family vacations can be magical, creating memories that last for a lifetime. Unfortunately, traveling with children can be challenging too. Your children may experience new places and new people while also trying novel things. Occasionally, this induces anxiety, which can complicate the adventure, especially if one or more of your children has ADHD, autism, or other mental health concerns.

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The Basics of Mindful Brain Fitness for Kids

Are you wondering how to help your child flex their mental-health muscles? The brain is the ultimate mindfulness muscle! Play is the default brain workout for children. Most children effortlessly fall into play that allows them to explore thoughts, express feelings, and process the world around them. However, some gentle guidance from parents can help them optimize their brainpower by using some simple elements of "brain fitness."

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