Affirmation for children: I am special
To help you and your little one celebrate their uniqueness, I have created an “I am special” affirmation for children. Nurturing the unique self-identity of every child is very important to me. I believe that every child should believe that he/she is special, because they truly are! Just think about all of the gifts that…
Bedtime affirmation for children
A bedtime affirmation for children. Includes a recommendation for two bedtime meditations for peaceful sleep! This week’s affirmation is meant to help children sleep peacefully. Young children often go through a phase where they struggle with nightmares or fear of the dark. This affirmation can help a child to trust that they have nothing to…
Mindful about the seasons: Winter Solstice Blessing
Becoming mindful about the seasons this winter is a wonderful way to start practicing mindfulness with your little one(s). It is also an opportunity to discuss the meaning of Nature’s cycles. With slightly older children, we can even venture into stories and metaphor! Winter Solstice Blessing for becoming mindful about Winter Now is the time…
Helping children become their authentic selves
“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” – E. E. Cummings Today is Youth Day in South Africa, a reminder for us to honour the bravery that it takes for children to grow up. For some children growing up takes more courage than for others. Unfortunately we still live in…
Affirmation for children: Dealing with change
A positive affirmation for children: Dealing with change. Includes a suggested yoga pose to help children feel strong and brave. Positive affirmations can be a powerful way for a child to internalize positive self-talk. It can also help them to start believing in themselves and their abilities. I wanted to create an affirmation to accompany…
The new protea logo: the start of a new chapter
After a creative and meaningful break I am back with a gorgeous new protea logo for my business! A few thoughts about the new protea logo With the new logo design, I wanted to create a logo with meaning, with its roots right here in South Africa. I decided on a protea flower, stylized into…
What does “Here, your Heart” mean?
After 7 years, a little voice at the back of my mind started nagging that the name of my business, “Fairy Caravan”, no longer felt right.