Calm for Kids - Relaxation classes for children

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Up until 2006 I had spent my entire working life in the hospitality and tourism industries. I starting my first waitressing job at the age of 18, travelled and skied the world working in hotels and restaurants, often in management roles, and at the age of 27 became a partner in a country hotel before developing the concept for a 200 seat restaurant that opened in 2003.

The birth of my first child was the start of a journey away from the high pressure of owning and working in restaurants, to a place where I feel I have truly found my life's purpose. Calm for Kids has taught me wonderful practices that I use on myself and with my children.

One of the best moments I have had with my children was hearing my five year old telling my three year old to 'just calm down and take a few deep breaths to make yourself feel better'. Beautiful! And that is the essence of Calm for Kids. Our aim is to give all children the skills to calm and relax that they can use for life.

I am a busy, full-time working mother of 2 active boys. Lachlan 6yrs and Paxton 3yrs. 3 years ago I wanted to introduce relaxation into the lives of both my boys, as I myself had found benefit in doing yoga/relaxation whilst pregnant and giving birth to both of my children.

My boys are extremely active and keep me constantly on my toes. I have found that using relaxation strategies helps both them and myself relax and it gives them a chance every day to just be still and relax. We all benefit from these strategies and it is something we can do as a family.

I am passionate about teaching children the art of relaxing themselves, rather than looking for it in outside sources. If children can relax themselves they will become more confident and capable individuals, not to mention happier adults.

My business background incorporates a Bachelor of Business (HR/Business Management) along with previous working roles in Restaurant Management; Recruitment; Office Management and now Financial Management in a multi-million dollar organisation.

I have experienced the challenges of balancing work and family commitment over the past 7 years and have experienced the benefits of incorporating relaxation techniques into daily life.

Q: What happens in a regular Calm for Kids class?

Each class is made up of the following components: balance, concentration and co-ordination exercises, responsible interpersonal interaction, breathing exercises and games, relaxation and visualisations and affirmations.

Q: When and where do your classes operate?

Our classes operate in primary schools throughout Brisbane and the Gold Coast as an out of school hours activity. For more information about participating schools, please refer to the class timetable section of our website.

Q: How much do your clases cost?

A Calm for Kids 45 minute class is $13 per class. 30 minute classes are available as a before school or lunch time activity for $10 per class.