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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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Managing ‘Chatter’

Learn how to empower your children to develop healthier internal dialogues. In today’s fast-paced world, parents are no strangers to the constant stream of thoughts running through our minds. These thoughts can feel overwhelming but understanding how to manage internal dialogue mindfully can lead to more positive outcomes for parents and children. Mindfulness, the practice of being present and aware of our thoughts without judgment, offers an opportunity to learn to manage our internal ruminations by being aware and observant of our thoughts.

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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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Navigating the Modern World

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. Technology dominates every aspect of our lives. While it has undoubtedly delivered incredible opportunities and improvements to so many aspects of our lives, we must recognize the impact on our health and the health of our children while finding solutions that best protect our families. 

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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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Mindful Practice

Learn how practicing mindfulness helps children with anxiety. Mindfulness is the ability to focus on the present moment while allowing yourself to experience emotions, thoughts and sensations as they develop. It’s important not to try to control your experience when practicing mindfulness. Instead, allowing thoughts and feelings to run their course teaches you to become more comfortable in the stillness. Breathing techniques, meditation and positive affirmation exercises are all helpful components of practicing mindfulness.

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5 Tips for Emotional Regulation

Help your child regulate emotions with these simple mindfulness tips.

Teaching children emotional regulation is essential for ensuring that they can move through life without emotional outbursts that leave them feeling out of control. Emotional regulation is fundamental to developing autonomy, building healthy relationships and achieving goals. It is an important skill to build as it is also essential for mental and emotional health. Developing healthy emotional regulation takes time and effort.

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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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