Children With Big Emotions? Teach Them This Strategy Free Download of "I Can Calm My Mind"
Children are struggling with their emotional well-being in this complex world. We’re passionate about teaching children proven tools and strategies that will help them build resilience, self-confidence, empathy, social and problem-solving skills. We’ve become accustomed to waiting for symptoms rather than being proactive before we begin to struggle with our own physical and emotional health. Imagine a world where children learn to embrace their emotions at a young age and grow up to be the best version of themselves possible.
Beam your child off to a fictional planet where childlike beings glow in the colour they are feeling. Every book takes readers into a conflict that children can relate to. Adults teach them how to recognize, understand and manage their emotions in a fun and positive way. And that’s not all – every character is named after a crystal and this series is the winner of “The Mom’s Choice Award.”
Children are struggling with their emotional well-being in this complex world. We’re passionate about teaching children proven tools and strategies that will help them build resilience, self-confidence, empathy, social and problem-solving skills. We’ve become accustomed to waiting for symptoms rather than being proactive before we begin to struggle with our own physical and emotional health. Imagine a world where children learn to embrace their emotions at a young age and grow up to be the best version of themselves possible.
Beam your child off to a fictional planet where childlike beings glow in the colour they are feeling. Every book takes readers into a conflict that children can relate to. Adults teach them how to recognize, understand and manage their emotions in a fun and positive way. And that’s not all – every character is named after a crystal and this series is the winner of “The Mom’s Choice Award.”
Free Download of an Ebook or PDF. Enjoy!
Download your free PDF or Ebook of “I Can Calm My Mind’ from “The Power of Thought” children’s book series. Additional resources are also available (free of charge) with the book, including an educational guide and think-tank page so kids can apply what they have learned to their own lives. Join us and ride the waves to calmer waters!
Why is it so important to teach children how to calm their minds and bodies? 40 years of research support this proactive approach.
Lynn with the five books from The Power of Thought series at Storytellers Book Store in Windsor, Ontario.
Press Release: Feeling Stuck in Unhelpful Patterns? Are Your Kids Having Meltdowns or Withdrawing Completely?
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Kingsville, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/12/2023 -- Host Lynn McLaughlin is joined by Margaret Boersma who points out that conflict is a natural part of family life, but finding peaceful resolutions is more than possible. Don't let anything stop you from supporting your children to thrive! We break down emotional barriers and learn practical techniques, games and activities that teach empathy, promote self-awareness and open the doors to building strong, healthy relationships. And that's not all - learn how to manage your own emotions, gain energy and time for your self-care.
"You are the most influential role model for your children. Imagine having acquired the grounding and skills to be graceful and calm in any situation," says Margaret Boersma.
This press release was orginally distributed by SBWire
Kingsville, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/12/2023 -- Host Lynn McLaughlin is joined by Margaret Boersma who points out that conflict is a natural part of family life, but finding peaceful resolutions is more than possible. Don't let anything stop you from supporting your children to thrive! We break down emotional barriers and learn practical techniques, games and activities that teach empathy, promote self-awareness and open the doors to building strong, healthy relationships. And that's not all - learn how to manage your own emotions, gain energy and time for your self-care.
"You are the most influential role model for your children. Imagine having acquired the grounding and skills to be graceful and calm in any situation," says Margaret Boersma.
https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/145374/unstuck-and-thriving-unlocking-emotional-growth
If you have any questions about the show or would like to advertise your products or services, please contact Dee Daniels, Senior Executive Producer at dee.daniels@voiceamerica.com.
About Margaret Boersma
Margaret Boersma is an expert in social and emotional intelligence with over 35 years of experience in education. As an educational consultant, trainer, and speaker, she helps families assimilate communication and leadership skills into their lives. Margaret's mission is to bring emotional intelligence to schools, families, and workplaces to enable them to flourish. She has co-authored a chapter in Brian Tracy's book, Emerge, and is currently working on her own book, The Dynamic Teaching Model. Margaret has trained teachers in various countries worldwide.
Visit Margaret at https://creativeeducationinaction.com to learn more.
About Lynn Mclaughlin
Lynn McLaughlin has served in many roles as an educator … Superintendent, Principal, Vice-Principal, Teacher, and Educational Consultant in a board of over 35,000 students. Lynn's professional speaking experiences have been local, provincial, and international. She is passionate about children's emotional well-being and what we as adults must do to ensure our children have the skills, mindset, and strategies to be successful and happy in today's world.
As a best-selling and award-winning author, Lynn has now teamed up with her niece, Amber Raymond, to co-author a children's book series titled, "The Power of Thought." Both are passionate about being proactive when it comes to children's mental health.
Lynn has hosted the podcast, Taking the Helm for over three years and is proud to bring the voices of others forward to learn and with and from. Dedicated to community causes, Lynn is a member of 100 Women Who Care Windsor/Essex and is a Rotarian. As a brain tumour survivor, she works tirelessly to support the goals of the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada.
About Taking the Helm
Wednesdays 7 am PST on the Voice America Health and Wellness Channel
Our kids and youth are in crisis. Lynn's current mission is to empower children by helping them discover the essential steppingstones they need to strengthen their emotional well-being. When we cultivate confidence, empathy, responsibility, and self-awareness in children, we equip them with the skills to regulate their emotions in a positive way. Our children deserve to be emotionally healthy as they grow through youth into adulthood. Its in our hands as adults and need to learn and model these behaviors for our children and incorporate them into our own daily lives, imagine the synergy we can create! We have become accustomed to waiting for symptoms before we seek help, both emotionally and physically. It's time to change our way of thinking from reactive to proactive. Let's learn what we need to so kids growing up have skills and strategies to use for life, in this very challenging world.
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THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE HELM TO MAKE THINGS HAPPEN!
Are you one of the millions of people in the world who do not like reading, but love listening? Someone who seeks information, but doesn’t enjoy getting it from a book? Maybe you are one of the growing numbers of people who listen to books anywhere at any time…while driving, cooking, walking, or exercising. One in five of us are now listening to recordings of books.
As of January 2021, there are over 1,750,000 podcasts in this world. 36% of Canadians and 50% of Americans are podcast fans. Why and how would someone like me, a brain tumour survivor, venture into the world of podcast hosting?
“Taking the Helm” came to fruition after I was challenged by internationally recognized speaker, Michael Angelo Carusso. About to graduate from Michael’s “Present Like a Pro” course, he asked me to host an interview with him. Imagine how I felt at the time! With great trepidation, I accepted Michael’s challenge and thank him today for pushing me in this direction.
In the beginning, I became increasingly worried about remembering the next question and could not be engaged in the conversations. With valid concerns about my memory, I always had notes for reference, and still do. Now, no interview happens without a “get to know you” call and a great deal of advance research on my guest. Those notes no longer drive the interview. I now allow myself to refer to them without apology, bumble over some words, and sometimes repeat myself. It is what it is. I am who I am.
This podcast has impacted many people’s lives in a positive way. By giving guests a platform to share their own stories, they in turn empower us to take action in our own lives.
One year later, “Taking the Helm” now launches a new interview every Wednesday. Our courageous guests have each endured a crisis, tragedy, or challenge in their personal or business lives. Yet, they have opened new doors and are sharing their journeys to help others make conscious and positive choices. Entrepreneurs as well have disclosed their strategies of collaboration, marketing, and promotion. There’s something for everyone!
In celebration of these remarkable people, we’ve captured many of their quotes in two Youtube short videos. I thank each one of our guests for so passionately sharing their experiences and making a difference in the lives of others.
Most podcasts today are only provided in audio. Taking the Helm is published every week in audio and video, as you can see above. Look for a new podcast episode every Wednesday on my Youtube channel and on most podcast apps. You can also search the archives of all interviews on my website. Perhaps one of our previous guests can help you make the change in your life you’ve been looking for.
Thank you to you, our listeners and viewers as well as our sponsors who continue to make this podcast possible.
We must change the way we see and treat this mental health crisis in our world.
Almost one half (forty-nine percent) of those who feel they have suffered from depression or anxiety have never gone to see a doctor about this problem and only one in five children with mental-health problems receive mental health services.
Mental illness has become a crisis in Canada and around the world. 13% of us are currently struggling with some type of mental illness. The impact on the lives of those affected is overwhelming. After almost a year of research, interviews and consultations with many who have been personally affected, Jackson is now being released. Fellow author, Yvonne Marrs shared personal and powerful insights with vulnerability and honesty to help form the character of Jackson.
A powerful new book based on true stories, Jackson’s battle to take control over his own mind and life portrays what millions of people are fighting with around the world – mental illness. His mother, desperate to free him from his demons and desperation, faces her own turmoil and anguish, doing anything possible to save her son, through love and hope. How many emotional, heartbreaking and even triumphant moments will they face? How do they move on after each? How do June and Jackson move from denial to a place of acceptance and understanding?
As written in the book’s introduction by Alan Goyette (MSW, RSW Clinical Social Worker), “For those of you who have lived this experience, that face will be all too familiar. For those of you who have not, that face will aid you in developing a greater understanding of and compassion for those who demand your support.”
Co-hosted by authors Jenn Sadai and Melissa Lyons, join us for 45 minutes at the virtual book launch party for Jackson using the Zoom platform on Wednesday, October 21st beginning at 7 pm EST.
Enjoy the book trailer created by Francis Yap of Mission Informatics and please register using the link on the top right corner of the page. Let’s continue to take action and change the conversation about how we see and treat mental illness.
Pick up the phone. Drop by for a visit. It could be the moment you save someone's life.
Almost one half (forty-nine percent) of those who feel they have suffered from depression or anxiety have never gone to see a doctor about this problem and only one in five children with mental-health problems receive mental health services.
The facts are staggering. The Canadian Mental Health Association states that…in any given year, one in five people in Canada will personally experience a mental health problem or illness. By age forty, about fifty percent of the population will have or have had a mental illness.
Almost one half (forty-nine percent) of those who feel they have suffered from depression or anxiety have never gone to see a doctor about this problem and only one in five children with mental-health problems receive mental health services.
Some of our barriers seem almost insurmountable: People who don’t accept they need help, believing they can deal with it on their own; those who know they are not well but won’t get support because of the perceived stigma attached; people who desperately want assistance but are put on wait lists; or those who reside in communities where services are slim.
The extreme pressures that this pandemic has placed on us drives the need for even more services than ever before. A bureaucratic system delivers and administers health-care services through provincial and territorial governments. We have primary, secondary, and supplementary services that are often fragmented and certainly not a “wrap around” model. It’s so complex that private organizations are offering “health-care advocates” to help us navigate the system.
The impact on the lives of those affected cannot be overstated. Through countless experiences as an educator, a friend, family member and parent, I’m sharing the story of “Jackson” (to be released in October of this year).
Jackson’s battle to take control over his own mind and life portrays what millions of people are fighting with around the world – mental illness. His mother, desperate to free him from his demons and desperation, faces her own turmoil and anguish, doing anything possible to save her son, through love and hope. After countless emotional, heartbreaking and triumphant moments, June and her son must both accept that only Jackson can save himself. Though Jackson leaves us with hope and a promise of a healthy future after years of suffering, the reality is that not every young person has that outcome. Suicide accounts for twenty-four percent of all deaths among fifteen to twenty-four-year-olds in Canada (four times more likely for men). Twenty-four percent!
June and Craig’s characters are of typical parents who desperately find their way through each crisis with their son, questioning themselves and carrying regrets. No one is prepared for what is thrown at them when their child can’t find their way out of bed or doesn’t believe there is a reason for being. But families need not struggle alone.
We have been far too slow to change in response to this growing crisis. But there is a movement that is gaining traction. There is no “one” magic bullet. But without taking the first step, the person suffering will never know what intervention could make the difference.
What can we do as individuals? Plenty! I hope that this book empowers each of us to act in support of ourselves, a loved one, or anyone showing the symptoms of mental illness.
We are much more aware than we have ever been in the past. Knowledge is power. We can’t walk away, avoid contacting someone because we don’t know what to say. Be there. Pick up the phone, drop in for a visit. It could be the moment you save someone’s life.