“Oh. My. God,” I said when my daughter held open her hand. Two baby field mice, barely a day old, squirmed in her palm. Eyes closed. Little feet-paws grasping the air. “That’s exactly what I said,” deadpanned one of her friends peering down at this curious show and tell. The mice looked eerily like human […]
Pediatrics 2040: The Kids Stole the Show
Bodimojo Founder Tara Cousineau recently presented at the Pediatrics 2040 conference and among the many new trends and innovations, she was most impressed by the kids involved. These young entrepreneurs really stole the show with their ideas and presentations. It was totally awesome! Take a look at what some of these young innovators are up to: […]
Goodness Gracious!
Since giving thanks is the theme of the week, it’s a great time to reflect on the science of gratitude… as if we need proof that being thankful is good for you! (Yes, there is a lot of exciting research.) Of course, being grateful is more than just good manners. What is gratitude? On its simplest […]
A Lesson in Mindfulness from Children
As a parent, clinician, and founder of BodiMojo, nothing makes me more happy than seeing children who know so much more than we ever give them credit for. This short film by the Salzmans on breathing and mindfulness from the point of view of children tells a BIG story in just a little bit of time. […]
Harry Potter Books Help Children with Empathy and Tolerance
High school has just started and my youngest daughter, 14, is a newly minted freshman. She came home the other day and said “I wish I could just apperate!” Who can’t relate? Thanks to the Harry Potter series, our family enjoys the vocabulary of Harry and his pals at Hogwarts. What kid doesn’t want to […]
