Peace Out Relaxation And Mindfulness Stories For Kids

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Feeling sad doesn’t feel good…but did you know that sadness can help us sometimes? We explore the feeling of sadness in this relaxation story with Kaala the red panda and Chuff the snow leopard. Check out the sources we used for more information on feeling sad and how to help your children cope with that.  Questions: When was the last time you felt sad? What made you feel sad? Why?What helps you feel better when you’re feeling sad? Can you name at least three things you can do? Can you think of at least two people you can talk to when you’re feeling down?If you were feeling sad and that sadness wasn’t going away, who could you talk to? What can you do if you see someone else feeling sad?  Sources: Feeling Sad and Depression Why It’s Good to Feel Sad How to Help Kids Who Are Feeling Sad Let it Out: How to Cope with Feeling Sad Peace out, and peace within. "Odyssey" and "Light Awash" Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Why not listen to m

Jealousy is a hard emotion to deal with or even admit to being. It brings out negative feelings that make us feel bad about ourselves. Kaala is feeling jealous of Chuff in today’s story and has to deal with those feelings. Find out what she does and how you can get over the feeling of jealousy too. Check out the links below for more resources on jealousy including sibling jealousy. A relaxation story for children ages 5–13 years old. Questions Do you have a brother or sister? Have you ever felt jealous of them? Do you think they ever feel jealous of you? Have you talked to your parents/caregiver about this?Mila has an older sister who does really well in school, has a lot of friends, won awards for chess and soccer, and is also really kind. Mila sometimes feels jealous of her sister. If you were Mila’s friend, what could you tell her to help her feel better and less jealous?Name three things about yourself that you like or feel proud of. References Rhododendrons in Nepal Seven Ways to Reduce Sibling Jealousy

What are you afraid of? Everyone is afraid of something, so what can we do to face our fears? Kaala has to face her fear of the dark today. Check out peaceoutpodcast.com for more questions and links to helpful resources after your listen! Questions 1. (Naming the fear) What is something that you are secretly (or not-so-secretly) afraid of? 2. (Understanding the fear by breaking it down into smaller pieces) Think of at least two reasons why you find that scary. What are some things you can do to make yourself feel better/less scared/safer about those reasons? 3. (Facing your fear) Check out the https://www.anxietybc.com/parenting/helping-your-child-face-fears for tips of making a “fear ladder” to help face your fears. Resources  http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/comments-scared.html# Peace out, and peace within. "Odyssey" and "Light Awash" Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Why not listen to more of Peace Out from Bedtime FM Drop us an emai

This is our first episode written especially for grown-ups! You’re busy but it’s so important to take some time for yourself to rest and recharge so that you can go back and give your best to your family, work, and all the other things that are happening. Written so that it can be listened on the go (in the car, on the bus), before you go to sleep, or anytime in between! Let us know what you think of this episode by tweeting us @PeaceOutPodcast, messaging us on Facebook @BedtimeFM, or emailing PeaceOut@Bedtime.fm. Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts too, that really helps us! Peace out, and peace within. "Odyssey" and "Light Awash" Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Why not listen to more of Peace Out from Bedtime FM Drop us an email to hello@bedtime.fm, or follow us on Facebook or Twitter

We take a short break from the main Peace Out story to bring you a mini mindfulness story. In this mini episode, we are pirates ☠️ out on the open sea and it's about to rain. ⛈ This mindfulness story is suitable for children ages 5-12 years old. Peace out, and peace within. "Odyssey" and "Light Awash" Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Why not listen to more of Peace Out from Bedtime FM Drop us an email to hello@bedtime.fm, or follow us on Facebook or Twitter

Thanks for joining us. Last time, Kaala the red panda, who is out in the mountains, looking for an ancient treasure, met a new friend—a vegetarian snow leopard named Chuff! Today we’ll hear more about Chuff and also talk about H.A.L.T. I wonder what that stands for? Questions When is a good time for you to “press pause” for just a minute to do the Calm Down Countdown or just be quiet and still? Give it a try today and then repeat it tomorrow and the next day.Do you remember what H.A.L.T. stands for? (hungry, angry, lonely, tired)When was the last time you felt really hungry, like you were starving? Were you able to get something to eat soon after? Can you imagine if you weren’t able to eat until nighttime? Or the next day? How would that feel like?Think about three ideas to help your local food bank. Can you choose one to work on this week? Can you think of at least one grown up who will help you with this? Resources: Snow Leopard Facts The Anger Iceberg H.A.L.T. 20 Service projects for kids to fight hunger W

Kaala’s making her way up the mountains, in search of an ancient hidden treasure. But something’s happened—someone’s been following her! Today we talk about shyness and introverts. If you’ve been enjoying Peace Out, please consider making a donation to keep our podcast ad-free! Go to bedtime.fm/support for more details. Thank you! Questions When do you feel shy (meeting new people, first day of school, at a party, etc.)?Think of something that someone has done to make you feel less shy.Who’s your best friend? Do you remember how you felt when you first met?Do you have a friend who you like now but wasn’t sure if you’d like them when you first met? How did you become friends? Resources: The Shy Spectrum in Kids: Should You Be Concerned About Your Child’s Shyness? https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/shyness-is- nice/201306/the-shy- spectrum-in- kids Are You Shy, Introverted, Both, or Neither (and Why Does It Matter)? https://www.quietrev.com/are-you- shy-introverted- both-or- neither-and- why-does- it-matter/

After working through her indecision, Kaala the red panda has decided to go out to look for the ancient hidden treasure in the Himalayan Mountains! She’ll be the first red panda to venture off that far and will have to figure out how she’s going to find the energy and the courage to do it. This week Kaala is making plans to go, but is starting to worry and feel anxious about the huge journey ahead. When was the last time you felt worried about something? Everyone worries and feels anxious sometimes, but what can we do about it? A relaxation story for children ages 5–13 years old. Questions: Do you worry about anything? What is it?What makes you feel better when you’re worried?Can you think of two grown-ups that you trust, whom you can go to if your worries are not going away? (You can think of them in your head if you’d like.) Sources: https://www.anxietybc.com/ http://www.therapistsb.com/blog/post/5-4- 3-2- 1-coping- technique Peace out, and peace within. "Odyssey" and "Light Awash" Kevin MacLeod Licensed un

Decisions, decisions! Why is it so difficult to make a choice sometimes? In this relaxation story we explore the feeling of indecision and talk about ways to make the decision-making process easier for kids as we do gentle breathing and movement exercises.  A relaxation story for children ages 5 – 12  Questions: What is a big decision that you had to make recently? How did you come to that decision? If you’re having trouble making a decision, can you think of at least one grown up that you trust that can help you narrow down your choices and work it out? What is a decision that you are facing now? Do you know what you’re going to do? If you’re not sure, can one of the tips we talked about today help? (narrow choices to two, thinking about why you want to do this, thinking about the consequences of the two choices). Sources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-power-prime/200910/parenting-decision-making http://www.huffingtonpost.com/renee-jain/help-your-kids-avoid-the-indecision-blues_b_4064633.html Peac

Being curious is the start of any adventure! Curiosity makes you take that first step towards learning something new and fun and exciting! In this relaxation story, we are going to use our imagination to explore our curiosity as we learn a little more about the ancient buried treasure that Kaala the red panda is seeking! A relaxation story for children ages 5 – 12  Questions: 1.    What are you curious about right now? How can you find out more about it? 2.    When we think of “treasure,” we usually think of gold and jewels in a treasure chest. A treasure is something that is precious and valuable to someone. What other treasures can you name? What is something that you have that you really treasure? How would you feel if you lost it? 3.    We all have different interests. If you had a friend who wanted to play a game that you didn’t want to play, what would you say or do? Why?  Peace out, and peace within. "Odyssey" and "Light Awash" Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 http://cr

Episode 1: Calmness Have you ever been told to “calm down”? What exactly is calmness and how do you get there? Listen to our first relaxation story of Season Two! This season we’ll focus on a new emotion each story as well as the adventures of a new character that Peace Out listeners voted for last season! Each relaxation story will focus on breathing, visualization, gentle movements and will include questions to help continue the conversation at home or in class.  A relaxation story for children ages 5 – 12  Questions: What are some of the things that make you happy or excited? How does your body or mind react to happy feelings (examples: smiling, laughing, burst of energy, feeling like you can do anything)?What are some things that make you angry or sad? How does your body and mind react to those feelings (examples: face gets red and feels hot, want to be alone, crying)?“However you feel is okay—the important thing is how you DEAL with how you FEEL.” What does this mean to you? Are you going to try practici

This is the final episode of Season One! Thank you for listening along with us. Today we are going to show gratitude and salute the sun, without which life on earth would not be possible. Let’s travel to space and learn more about the amazing sun! And make sure you listen to the end to hear an exciting announcement about Peace Out Season Two!  A relaxation story for children ages 5 – 12  Transcript: Salutations, friends! One of my favourite books as a child was Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White. I always cry when I read it. I even remember reading it again with my Gr. 5 students one year for our book study and actually starting to tear up right in class! But at least it was a good opening to talk about feelings and the power of words and literature. So what are salutations? I first heard of this word from Charlotte’s Web. When Charlotte first meets Wilbur the pig, she greets him by saying salutations and explains that they are just her fancy way of saying hello or good morning! Now that we know that, what are “su

For our friends in the Southern Hemisphere, the part of the world that is below the equator, it is autumn. Here’s a special autumn relaxation story for you! Let the beautiful colours of autumn leaves fill your imagination as we toss and make leaf angels in them! You will need a lot of room for this one, so make sure there is enough space around you before you begin.  A relaxation story for children aged 5 - 12. Transcript: Good morning, or good afternoon, or good evening. Welcome to Peace Out, stories for calming down and relaxation. I wonder where in the world you are right now. In some places in the world it is nighttime, however in other places children are getting out of bed and ready for school. Even the seasons are different in different parts of the world. The Northern Hemisphere is the half of the world above the equator. It includes places like North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe, most of Asia, and the northern parts of Africa and South America. For those places, it is spring right

Put on your helmet and hop on your bike for a ride around in your imagination! Today we’ll focus on visualization and movement as we imagine our journey, ending with a head-to-toe relaxation exercise while we consider how we are all connected to each other and the earth. A mindfulness story suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years old. Transcript: Hello everyone! I’m so glad you’re here. It’s spring here so that means that we’re outside almost every day afterschool because my kids love to ride their bikes around our neighbourhood. Do you like to ride bikes? Today for our relaxation story we’re going to head out on our bikes, off for some fun and adventure! Are you ready? Let’s get our helmets on and get ready to cycle! Have a seat on the floor, crossing your legs if that’s comfortable. Sit up tall. Lift your chin so that it is parallel to the ground. Close your eyes. Breathe. As I do the Calm Down Countdown, try to visualize the path we’re going to cycle on. Some of you may imagine a dirt path through the gree

Ladies and gentlemen! Boys and girls! Welcome to the greatest show on earth: Circus Spectacular, starring YOU! Join us as we use our body and mind to imagine ourselves being contortionists, clowning around, and flying through the air on a trapeze! A fun relaxation story to wind down to in the classroom or at home. A mindfulness story suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years old. Transcript Hi! We’re winding down our first season, just three more episodes to go! I’m coming up to my summer break here in Canada, so I’ll be spending time with my daughters, swimming, running, reading, and also writing and recording Season 2 of Peace Out for September. The Bedtime FM team is already helping me line up ideas and writing stories for that, so I’m so excited about where Peace Out is going and hope you subscribe to us so that you don’t miss it! Thanks! Hello everyone. Thanks for joining us today here at Peace Out, stories for calming down and relaxation. I’m Chanel and today we’re going to the circus! [CIRCUS MUSIC PLAYS

Unicorns are everywhere lately, don’t you think?Books, movies, stickers, hairstyles, even coffee drinks! It’s probably because they’re such cool magical creatures,So Peace Out decided that it was time to featureUnicorns in this week’s relaxation story, I can’t wait! Let’s get started now, this is going to be great!  A mindfulness story suitable for children aged 5 – 7 years old. Transcript Hello, and welcome to Peace Out. Relaxation is what we’re all about. My name’s Chanel and I’m so glad you’re here with me,Because there’s something special that I want you to see. You’ll need to use your imagination So if you’re feeling a bit of frustration, A little upset, maybe sort of down,Close your eyes and just picture A magical, majestic, beautiful creature. It’s a unicorn with a rainbow mane! It can fly faster than the fastest train! With its feathered wings that span so wide, Ready to fly and be our guide, Leading us through the Calm-down Countdown nowSo please sit down and get comfy somehowClose your eyes and brea

Welcome aboard Bedtime FM Airways! This is the final boarding call for anyone who is in need of a relaxing mini mind vacation! Fly with us through the clouds as we stretch, breath, and imagine our way to our destination: your favourite place on earth! A mindfulness story suitable for children aged 5–10 years old. "Odyssey" and "Garden Music"Kevin MacLeodLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Why not listen to more of Peace Out from Bedtime FM Drop us an email to hello@bedtime.fm, or follow us on Facebook or Twitter

Everyone gets angry and feels upset sometimes, but when you do, do you react or respond? There’s a big difference between reacting and responding, and in today’s episode, we talk about how to be more mindful of our emotions and actions by pausing before responding. The focus will be on listening and breathing, with very little movement, so this would be a great episode to play in the car! A mindfulness story suitable for children aged 5–10 years old. "Odyssey" and "Garden Music"Kevin MacLeodLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Why not listen to more of Peace Out from Bedtime FM Drop us an email to hello@bedtime.fm, or follow us on Facebook or Twitter