What is 'Mindful Childminding'?

Mindful Childminding is about:

Being present with the children
Giving them our full attention
'Water the positive seeds' within them through the environment and activities I offer
Caring what we put 'on' and 'in' the children i.e gentle natural cleaning products and home-made natural organic food
Doing activities with the children that teach them to be mindful to other people, animals and the planet

Mindful Children:

are better able to focus and concentrate

experience increased calm

experience decreased stress and anxiety

experience improved impulse control

have increased self-awareness

find skilful ways to respond to difficult emotions

are empathetic and understanding of others

have natural conflict resolution skills

Mindful Carers:

have an awareness of themselves and are attuned to their children

are responsive to children's needs

maintain emotional balance

nurture an environment where children can flourish emotionally, socially and academically

know how to manage and reduce stress

adapted from 'Planting Seeds' by Thich Nhat Hanh