by Sarah Rudell Beach | Sep 30, 2019
One of the most important times we need mindful, focused concentration is when we are learning something, whether it’s calculus, cooking, or car repair. We all think we know exactly HOW we’re supposed to study. We sit down, read the book, do the exercises,...
by Sarah Rudell Beach | Aug 12, 2019
photo credit: wikimedia commons We may remember him as Mork, Mrs. Doubtfire, Peter Pan, or the Genie, but for me, Robin Williams will always be Mr. Keating. I first watched Dead Poets Society in high school. It’s still one of my favorite movies. Its embrace of...
by Sarah Rudell Beach | May 6, 2019
Some days in the classroom are magical — we are energized, our students are excited, the lesson goes well, we laugh and have fun, students participate and learn, and we leave for the day with a sense of accomplishment and purpose. Other days are downright...
by Sarah Rudell Beach | Jan 21, 2019
When my son started kindergarten, I was THRILLED (to say the least) to learn that his teacher was introducing the kids to a different mindful breathing practice each week. (The breathing strategies are from the Conscious Discipline model developed by Dr. Becky...
by Sarah Rudell Beach | Aug 17, 2015
Probably the number one search query that leads people to my site is a variation on “how do I teach mindfulness to kids?” Which is FANTASTIC because our children need mindfulness. We ask them to pay attention! and calm down! … and we don’t...
by Sarah Rudell Beach | Jun 22, 2015
Pixar, popcorn, and psychology?!? Swoon! I don’t know who was more excited to see Pixar’s latest animated film, Inside Out, when it was released on Friday — me or my kids. I mean, when a movie company consults leading neuroscientists and the folks at...
