The Mindful Parent's Guide

Beat the heat with our BONUS summer episode designed to soothe your soul and save your sanity! Join hosts Jessi and Erin as they dive into the world of mindfulness and meditation with special guest Michele Cayea.
Michele isn't just the Head of Community Engagement at the Library – she's also a Reiki Master and meditation guru!

In this enlightening episode, she'll unravel the mysteries of:
Mindfulness vs. Meditation: What's the difference?
Staying cool when the temperature (and your stress levels) rise
Tools to tackle overwhelm any time of year

Plus, make sure to stick around for a treat at the end – Michele will guide you through a blissful 5-minute meditation. It's like a mini-vacation for your mind!

Episode #14, August 2024

For more resources on this topic, check out our topic guide: Adventures in Parenting Episode #14 Resource Guide.

Time Stamps:  

0:01 - Intro

4:40 - What is mindfulness?  

8:49 – Turning your brain off, focusing, and slowing down.  

13:20 – Reiki, healing by yourself or with others.  

16:40 – Being a parent and being in tune with your children’s energy.  

19:20 – Kids, teens, and adults. Who can do it?  

22:10 – Basic tools for life as a parent 

26:01 – Teaching your children to slow down and be mindful.  

33:45 – Go to resource recommendations from Michele! 

38:10 – Michele's 5-minute guided meditation