In this special Mindful Monday, Giselle guides you through a simple yet powerful practice to help make space. Whether you're an educator, parent, or anyone working with children, this practice is useful for exploration.

Take a deep breath, settle in, and let's begin. 💛

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Natasha Daniels, a licensed child anxiety and OCD therapist, as they discuss the key differences between general anxiety, social anxiety, and shyness. Discover real-world examples and targeted strategies to help children and adults manage social anxiety more effectively.

Some highlights:

• The critical differences between social anxiety, shyness, and introversion
• How social anxiety manifests in children and adults, including subtle and severe behaviors
• Common misconceptions about social anxiety and its connection to self-worth and fear of judgment
• Concrete tips for parents, educators, and therapists to identify and support children with social anxiety
• Real success stories and actionable steps to empower those struggling with social anxiety

Find Natasha Daniels here:

Website: Natashadaniels.com
Courses: Natashadaniels.com/courses
Instagram: Natashadaniels.com/Instagram
YouTube: Natashadaniels.com/youtube
Facebook: Natashadaniels.com/facebook

🧘🏽‍♂️🧘‍♀️🧘🏿‍♀️ Kids Yoga Stories, a mom-run and mom-operated business, was founded in 2012 by former classroom teacher and certified yoga instructor Giselle Shardlow. During her travels and time teaching grades kindergarten through fifth grade in Guatemala, Australia, Canada, and the United States, Giselle witnessed the need to address childhood illiteracy, obesity, and stress. She blended her passions of yoga, mindfulness, and education to create books, card decks, and educational resources to provide classroom teachers, school staff, coaches, and parents with the tools to bring yoga and mindfulness to children everywhere.

Connect with us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsyogastories
Website: https://www.kidsyogastories.com/
Shop: https://shop.kidsyogastories.com/

Discover how mind-body integration can support emotional regulation and create more connected, engaged classrooms.

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Trish Keiller, founder of Roots Education, as they explore how neuroscience, somatic tools, and conscious language help children and educators build resilience, connection, and sustainable success.

Drawing from over 30 years in education, Trish shares how small, everyday practices like noticing sensations, grounding through the feet, and being present can shift both individual regulation and the overall classroom environment.

Some highlights:
• Why mind-body integration is essential in today's fast-paced world
• What happens in the brain and body when children feel stressed or overwhelmed
• The difference between reacting to stress and learning to regulate it
• Three simple practices: noticing sensations, grounding through the feet, and being with discomfort
• Why students benefit from consistent, small moments of awareness
• A powerful story of students using yoga before a big game
• How connection, play, and partner yoga can transform classroom culture

Find Trish Keiller here:
Website: www.roots-education.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-keiller/

🧘🏽‍♂️🧘‍♀️🧘🏿‍♀️ Kids Yoga Stories, a mom-run and mom-operated business, was founded in 2012 by former classroom teacher and certified yoga instructor Giselle Shardlow. During her travels and time teaching grades kindergarten through fifth grade in Guatemala, Australia, Canada, and the United States, Giselle witnessed the need to address childhood illiteracy, obesity, and stress. She blended her passions of yoga, mindfulness, and education to create books, card decks, and educational resources to provide classroom teachers, school staff, coaches, and parents with the tools to bring yoga and mindfulness to children everywhere.

Connect with us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsyogastories
Website: https://www.kidsyogastories.com/
Shop: https://shop.kidsyogastories.com/