Karla Benzl MD
How to Talk about Difficult Topics with the Littles
Talking about difficult realities is tough, and 2020 has been a year. Suddenly we are finding ourselves explaining things to the little...
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Karla Benzl MD
- Jul 26, 2020
- 2 min
Butterfly Gardens and Kids
If you have the space, why not create a butterfly garden? They are great for kids! Butterfly gardens build empathy, patience, and an...
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Karla Benzl MD
- Jul 7, 2020
- 2 min
Three Ways to Teach Breathing Techniques to Kids
Tips to teaching children deep breathing
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Karla Benzl MD
- Jul 3, 2020
- 1 min
The Everything Chocolate Chip Almond Flour Cookie
(this is NOT an allergen free recipe- not for anyone with nut allergies!) Not only is baking a fun way to teach math and life skills to...
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Karla Benzl MD
- Jul 2, 2020
- 3 min
Talk about Feelings, Build Emotional Health
Nowadays, there are myriad books and shows dedicated to teaching kids about emotions. Even LEGOS has designed a set describing basic...
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Karla Benzl MD
- Jun 24, 2020
- 3 min
Foraging Edible Flowers: A Mindful Activity
Edible flowers likely exist right in your backyard or community. With the help of adults, kids can identify edible plants to forage....
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Karla Benzl MD
- Jun 13, 2020
- 2 min
Spread the Love with Bugs
If you have access to a garden, then spending time with your little one gardening is a great activity. Gardening enhances well-being...
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Karla Benzl MD
- Jun 6, 2020
- 3 min
Be Mindful of "The Green Zone”
My favorite parenting authors include Daniel Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D. If you have not read No-Drama Discipline, The...
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Karla Benzl MD
- Jan 29, 2020
- 4 min
Parental Self-Care
A parent in balance is more likely to demonstrate resiliency to kids.
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Karla Benzl MD
- Jan 14, 2020
- 3 min
Mindfulness and Kids
Mindfulness is a popular term these days, but what does it really mean? Simply put- it means staying fully present in each moment,...
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Karla Benzl MD
- Jan 14, 2020
- 3 min
Resiliency
Resilience is the ability to recover quickly from difficult situations.
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Karla Benzl MD
- Jan 14, 2020
- 3 min
Yoga for Your Little One
Why yoga? Yoga has proven physical and mental health benefits for children. It not only supports coordination, strength, and balance, but...
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