Spirituality
Spirituality

Meditating for confidence and a positive sense of self
There are more children in the UK suffering from stress and clinical depression than ever before. There are children as young as 6 being diagnosed as having stress-related behaviour problems and being prescribed anti-depressants. Maybe this is as a result of us being more conscious or more astute at recognising the signs of stress, or maybe this is a result of a modern malaise. Either way, the reality for even young children is that life for them can feel pressured.
Stories and tapes:
Ever since my children were born I have played meditation tapes at sleep time to encourage them to relax their bodies and minds. Guided Meditation for Children CD - Journey into the Elements by Chitra Sukhu (£12.99) is a beautiful meditation CD which uses music and story to help children to relax and to enhance their creativity. Each of the five meditations has its own unique magical guide and corresponds to one of the five elements: fire, water, earth, air and ether. Chitra Sukhu has also produced Positive Thoughts for Children, an affirmation CD for bedtime (£12.99) which combines meditation and affirmations to encourage children to calm children and develop their confidence and positive sense of self.