What's The "Spirit" in Spirit Camp?

Guest Article by Eva Goulette.

One of the major ways Dancing Jaguar's Spirit Camp differs from other camps is its focus. 
This program teaches children to focus inward and to learn how to navigate their inner landscape. When children are at school, they are nurturing their minds; when they play sports they are nurturing their bodies; and when they attend Spirit Camp, they are nurturing their spirit -- that wonderful essence that makes each child a unique, beautiful individual. Human beings are made up of mind, body, and spirit. How can we expect to have fully balanced, whole lives if we neglect and even refuse to acknowledge a third of who we are?

The spirit within each of us contains a small, quiet voice, - our intuition. 

Nosey's Wild Ride on the Belle of Louisville

A silly cat named Nosey takes children on a historic wild adventure during an afternoon chase on the Belle of Louisville.

This book will have your children smiling from cover to cover. 
Adventure, laughter, dancing, friendship, compassion, history and a mischevious cat bring this story to life.

Children's Book Review: White Butterfly and Her Wings Of Many Colors

Take your child on a magical journey with White Butterfly as she learns very important lessons about gratitude, self-love, and appreciation.

She discovers through powerful experiences her friends love her for who she truly is not because of her colors.

White Butterfly and Her Wings of Many Colors is a delightful & colorful read. The illustrations pop from the pages bringing this whimsical story to life.

Childrens Book Review: Made by Raffi

Made by Raffi

A great example of how individual we all are. Kids can't help but follow their intuition no matter what gender, no matter what their passion is!

Kids teased Raffi for a bit but then his true gift emerged and the kids stopped teasing him and embraced his passion.

Cheers to a children's book that teaches inclusiveness, acceptance, family love, self-confidence, and individual creativity!

Review by Stacy Toten and Carol Lawrence

Author Craig Pomranz is an internationally known singer and actor in New York, with a wide range of performance venues and a lively website. This is his first book. 

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Together we are all supporting the inner light of the children!

Tips for Helping Your Toddler Sleep Soundly

Toddlers require 11 to 14 hours of sleep every day, but the average toddler sleeps 10 hours or less. If your toddler isn't getting enough sleep, then you may be able to help them get the rest they need by modifying their diet, inspecting their mattress and cutting out exposure to electronics before bedtime.

Tip #1: Supplement evening meals with sleep-inducing foods

In Honor of Mother Earth on Earth Day 2017, We Would Like To Thank Her For...

Earth Day is upon us once again. What a wonderful day to celebrate and acknowledge our Earth planet. We should all have gratitude in leaps and bounds for without our earth we could not exist. Because of our precious planet, we THRIVE.

Go outside and run barefoot, plant a tree, dig in your garden, get some new plants for your home.

Go hiking, sit on a mountain and just be!

So many choices we have to enjoy Earth Day.

In honor of mother Earth on Earth Day 2017 we would like to thank her for...

Apollo the Misguided Missile Children's Book Review

Apollo the Misguided Missile radiates a very potent and timely message. This book is for children ages 3 to 7. 

In this day an age when bullying is part of our society, almost every child is somehow touched by it. 

This children's book is a great tool to add to your parenting toolbox to teach your child about non-violent communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, being able to use their voice and how to speak up for themselves. Vital skills all children need to learn and witness being demonstrated. What better way for them to absorb the information than through a book!?

Why Empaths Are Misdiagnosed With Sensory Processing Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, or Chronic Fatigue.

We'd like to tell you about our friend and colleague Judith Orloff MD – a UCLA psychiatrist, an empath, and NY Times bestselling author. In her new book, The Empath’s Survival Guide Dr. Orloff offers support to empaths and highly sensitive people as well as anyone who wants to develop their empathy to become a more caring, empowered person.

Children Learn To Mimic The Vibration Of The Adults Who Surround Them

"You cannot speak or offer action without thought-vibration occurring at the same time; however, you are often offering words or action. Children or babies learn to mimic the vibration of the adults who surround them long before they learn to mimic their words." 
~ Abraham Hicks

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Giving Your Kids the Gift of “Calm”

Giving Your Kids the Gift of “Calm”

“It’s all about finding the calm in the chaos." ~Donna Karan

In the busyness of our daily lives, calm seems to elude us. As we witness the chaos in today’s world, calm seems foreign to us. Our nervous systems are on overload. And reactivity seems to be the norm. We observe individuals crying out--- wanting to be seen, heard and acknowledged. Yet, as their voice gets louder, their true essence seems to diminish.

Connecting On Your Child's Level

There are very subtle, simple ways you can connect with your child on their level.

My sons are now in their twenties, I woke up this morning with vivid memories of playing video games with them.

Video games were not my most favorite thing to do, but the time we spent together is priceless.

Since the time they were allowed to play video games was regulated, it was special. Video game time was monitored. My husband and I made sure they spent time on other things such as creative play, reading, board games, homework and their nightly routine.

I always found a way to join in their fun on their level.

When they were younger. I would read them a bedtime story every night, sometimes several books at a time.

More times than not this special time right before bed turned into great discussions of wonder and sharing. As they got older they would read to me.

I was always on the look out for ways I could join them at their level.

Teaching Children Mindfulness

I recently watched a show on Netflix called Inn Saei: The Power Of Intuition. I've added their trailer below.

A particular segment on mindfulness in the classroom really resonated with me. I sat watching this show in awe at the articulate conversations the young children were having about their brains, the different parts of their brains and what each part did. These were young children!

These children not only described the different parts of their own brains but they also could explain how the different parts affected their behaviors.

I bow to the teachers and parents who are making mindfulness training part of their curriculum. 

Watching one child in particular on this show was mesmerizing. He could fully articulate how he could take the mindfulness skills he learned in school and apply them at home. One example is how he chose to handle a situation between him and his brother. On one of his birthdays his brother broke some of his gifts. He thought about the reaction he would take. He asked his brother to leave the room to give himself time to cool off and choose his course of action.