The Kids Wellness Podcast

#071 How to Help Kids Navigate Social Anxiety with Confidence and Compassion with Natasha Daniels

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 [https://www.instagram.com/kidsyogastories] Website: https://www.kidsyogastories.com/ [https://www.kidsyogastories.com/] Shop: https://shop.kidsyogastories.com/ [https://shop.kidsyogastories.com/]

#070 How To Help Kids Build Mind-Body Integration with Trish Keiller

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 [https://www.roots-education.com] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-keiller/ [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 [https://www.instagram.com/kidsyogastories] Website: https://www.kidsyogastories.com/ [https://www.kidsyogastories.com/] Shop: https://shop.kidsyogastories.com/ [https://shop.kidsyogastories.com/]

#069 Helping Children Befriend Their Worries with Catherine Cook-Cottone

Discover how to help children understand, manage, and even befriend their worries using mindfulness, movement, and self-awareness. Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Catherine Cook-Cottone, licensed psychologist, yoga therapist, and professor at the University at Buffalo, as they explore how anxiety shows up in children's bodies, thoughts, and behaviors, and how we can support them with practical, research-backed tools. Drawing from her book "The Worry Monster" and decades of research, Catherine shares how mindfulness, yoga, and embodied practices can help children build resilience, regulate emotions, and connect more deeply to themselves and others. Some highlights: • The impact of yoga and mindfulness research in schools • What anxiety looks like in children's behavior and the body • Why worry is not the enemy and how to build a healthy relationship with it • How emotions provide important information about relationships and values • Simple grounding practices like movement, breath, and body awareness • The importance of practicing calm before stressful moments arise • How repeated mindfulness practice becomes a lifelong skill • Real-life examples of helping children navigate anxiety with compassion Find Catherine Cook-Cottone here: Website: www.catherinecookcottone.com [https://www.catherinecookcottone.com] "The Worry Monster" book: https://www.amazon.com/Worry-Monster-Calming-Anxiety-Mindfulness/dp/0593567919 [https://www.amazon.com/Worry-Monster-Calming-Anxiety-Mindfulness/dp/0593567919] 🧘🏽‍♂️🧘‍♀️🧘🏿‍♀️ 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 [https://www.instagram.com/kidsyogastories] Website: https://www.kidsyogastories.com/ [https://www.kidsyogastories.com/] Shop: https://shop.kidsyogastories.com/ [https://shop.kidsyogastories.com/]

#068 Mindful Monday - Power of the Mind

In this special Mindful Monday, Giselle guides you through a simple yet powerful practice to help harness the power of the mind. 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. 💛

#067 How To Teach SEL To Young Learners with Vanessa Levin

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is crucial for young learners, but navigating the current landscape can be overwhelming for educators. Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Vanessa Levin, founder of Pre-K Pages, as they discuss actionable SEL strategies, insights from her years of experience, and practical resources from her Seeds of Success curriculum. Some highlights: -Vanessa's background in early childhood education and her passion for supporting diverse learners. -Why SEL is more important than ever and how it impacts academic and lifelong success. -Common challenges teachers face, including classroom behaviors and lack of SEL resources. -Concrete SEL activities—like songs and social stories—that are simple, engaging, and effective. -How to bring families on board and integrate SEL seamlessly into existing routines. Find Vanessa here: Website: pre-kpages.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/prekpages [http://www.facebook.com/prekpages] Instagram: https://instagram.com/prekpages/ [https://instagram.com/prekpages/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PreKPagesvideos [https://www.youtube.com/@PreKPagesvideos] Membership: https://teachingtrailblazers.com/ [https://teachingtrailblazers.com/] 🧘🏽‍♂️🧘‍♀️🧘🏿‍♀️ 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 [https://www.instagram.com/kidsyogastories] Website: https://www.kidsyogastories.com/ [https://www.kidsyogastories.com/] Shop: https://shop.kidsyogastories.com/ [https://shop.kidsyogastories.com/]