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Studies are showing that mindfulness can help kids sleep better, enhance focus and reduce anxiety – as well as depression. The actual definition of “mindfulness” is: 1: the quality or state of being mindful 2: the practice of maintaining a nonjudgmental state of heightened or complete awareness of one’s thoughts, emotions, or experiences on a […]

The Holistic Life Foundation version of Positive Youth Development is to create opportunities for young adults to become a generation of healthy, mindful students with the knowledge, access, and support to be successful. People have been trying countless different approaches to help youth navigate the transition to adulthood for DECADES. Most of these efforts, however, […]

The demand for afterschool programs is growing – especially as Americans are getting back to work after COVID. Understanding how to run an afterschool program is essential, whether you are a professional looking to start your own afterschool program or a seasoned expert with an established program. 1. Conduct Your Research And Understand Your Intent […]

Students in Holistic Me learn a combination of yoga, mindfulness practices, meditation, which empower them with skills for peaceful conflict resolution and greater control over their body. “[Holistic Life Foundation] love the children, they love the community, and they are an asset to Robert W Coleman. There are some children who have anger management problems. […]

HLF’s residency program entails HLF co-founders Ali Smith, Atman Smith, and Andres Gonzalez spending one week facilitating yoga and mindfulness based programs at a school working with all of the students and staff for that week. What Is The HLF Teacher Residency Model? This program was piloted at Lincoln Elementary School in Madison, Wisconsin. During […]

Mentors are important for kids of all ages, but they can be especially beneficial for underprivileged youths. Through our model, mentors can provide guidance and support, offer practical advice, and serve as role models. Not only that, they can offer children exposure to different cultures, mindfulness, and practices like yoga and meditation which greatly impact […]

It’s a sad reality that violence in schools is becoming more and more common. Despite this, there are things that we can do to help prevent it. This blog post will discuss some of the most effective ways to keep our children safe from violence in urban schools. We’ll look at both the individual and […]

  If you’re like most people, the words “inner-city school” probably conjure up a lot of images and thoughts. Maybe you think about crime and poverty or the lack of resources these schools often have. Or maybe you think about the dedicated teachers and staff who work tirelessly to educate their students despite all the […]

The relationship between stress and school performance is a complicated one. Stress can lead to lower grades, difficulty concentrating, and an inability to perform as well as you would like. In this blog post, I will explain how the negative effects of stress on your brain can be mitigated by mindfulness exercises such as meditation […]

Life with kids can be chaotic, but it doesn’t have to be. Sometimes all they need is a little help relaxing and staying active so that you can get some peace of mind. This blog post will tell you how in 13 fun ways! 1. Practice Meditation. Taking just 10 minutes out of your hectic […]