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The Power of Love Is Always Available
May 7, 2021
Maya van der Meer talks about her new children's book that tells the story of Kuan Yin, the Buddhist deity of compassion.
Time Outs, Strong Emotions & Needing Space: Lessons from a Buddhist Preschool
December 16, 2020
Deborah McNamara offers her experiences applying the Principles of Contemplative Parenting shared by Alaya Preschool in Boulder, Colorado.
Let’s Try Something New: Lessons Learned from a Buddhist Preschool
December 16, 2020
Deborah McNamara explores the principles of Contemplative Parenting as shared by Alaya Preschool, and reflects on how they relate to her experiences as a parent.
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Happy Toolbox for Kids
February 26, 2021
Designed for parents, carers, family members, teachers and anyone who works with children between 5 and 11 years old, The Happy Toolbox offers a taster of activities to explore mindfulness and ethical values in a playful way with children.
Kerry MacLean offers Free Resources for Families
December 16, 2020
Free resources to bring mindfulness and meditation into the home.
Let’s Try Something New: Lessons Learned from a Buddhist Preschool
December 16, 2020
Deborah McNamara explores the principles of Contemplative Parenting as shared by Alaya Preschool, and reflects on how they relate to her experiences as a parent.
A Closer Look at Buddhist Parenting Advice
October 14, 2020
Bethany Saltman explains how Buddhist teachings can be used for better parenting.
How to Create a Dharma Culture at Home
October 9, 2020
Sacred space, the five senses, and personal composure: Sumi Loundon Kim offers three modalities for building a culture of dharma in the home.
Reflections on Being Born
October 6, 2020
Bethany Saltman remembers the Buddhist teaching that being born is not of our own volition, and yet the smell of fall is still sweet.
The Six Realms of Existence and the Wheel of Samsara
October 1, 2020
Bethany Saltman shares her and her daughter's exploration of the six realms of existence.
Is This My Chair?
September 27, 2020
Bethany Saltman declares a break from her neurotic pursuit of the ideal state.
MindUP For Families Support Pack
September 21, 2020
A set of free downloadable resources from MindUP, designed to support families in cultivating mindfulness, awareness, compassion, an understanding of the brain, and more.