This week we welcome Natalie Costa, founder of Power Thoughts and expert in helping children and parents develop emotional intelligence and resilience.

Access the FREE Kids and Teens Yoga resources here.

What you will learn:

• The importance of modeling emotional regulation and frustration tolerance for parents - children learn by observing.
• Strategies for teaching children to sit with and process difficult emotions, such as creating "feeling characters."
• Shifting the narrative around failure and mistakes - reframing them as opportunities for growth and learning.
• Practical tips for praising progress over outcomes to foster a growth mindset in children.
• The power of having open conversations with children about your own struggles and setbacks.

Actionable Advice:

• Create "feeling characters" with your child to help them identify and label their emotions.
• Celebrate mistakes and failures as signs of growth, not shortcomings. - Praise the process and progress, not just the end result. - Share your own experiences of overcoming challenges to normalise the struggle.
• Closing Thoughts: Natalie's mantra: "I am enough. I am more than enough." Emphasising self-worth and acceptance.
• Cultivating emotional resilience is a lifelong journey for both parents and children.

Connect with Natalie

Natalie Costa's website: www.powerthoughts.co.uk

Instagram: @power.thoughts

LinkedIn: Natalie Costa

FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN

At Kids and Teens Yoga, we believe in making mindfulness and mental health tools accessible to everyone. That’s why we’ve created a collection of free resources designed to support your child’s emotional, physical, and mental well-being. Check out some of our popular freebies below:

• 🧘‍♂️ Self-Love Yoga Nidra for Teens – A calming meditation to boost self-confidence and relaxation.
• 😌 Emotions Chart – Help your child identify and express their feelings with this easy-to-use visual guide.
• 🌙 Sleep Meditation – A gentle meditation to guide your child into a restful night’s sleep.
• 🛌 Sleep Routine Chart – Establish a healthy bedtime routine to create consistent, peaceful sleep habits.
• And so much more!

Head over to kidsandteensyoga.com/free to download these resources and start your child’s journey to mindfulness today!