The ultimate mindfulness QUEST for kids

EQ (or EI) stands for Emotional Intelligence and SEL stands for Social Emotional Learning - a term used widely with educational settings. 

The four areas of EQ are Self Awareness, Self Management, Social Awareness and Relationship Management.

These concepts were popularised in the 1990's by Daniel Goleman. Now they  are considered the main factors in determining the extent to which we live a fulfilling, successful and happy life.

Emotional intelligence allows us to understand and manage our emotions in order to self-motivate and to create positive social interactions; self-awareness is the first step in realising our true potential. 

Social distancing, remote learning and pressure on parents has had a significant impact on the mental and emotional well-being of our kids. myMIMO helps them identify, express and regulate their emotions and become more adaptable and resilient. 

Our mindfulness practices help kids become more self aware and teaches them in a playful, engaging way how to adopt those practices in their daily lives. As they learn how powerful mindfulness practices can be they will carry them within through out their lives helping them to cope and be resilient in the face of changing circumstances.

While Covid19 and lockdowns have been tremendously challenging it has also shown us as parents how we can best support our children and how important their emotional well-being is above anything else.  

Being creative and emotionally expressive helps kids learn how they might contribute in the most positive interactions and allows their true potential to unfold.

"Creativity is the freest form of self-expression. There is nothing more satisfying and fulfilling for children than to be able to express themselves openly and without judgment. The ability to be creative, to create something from personal feelings and experiences, can reflect and nurture children's emotional health. The experiences children have during their first years of life can significantly enhance the development of their creativity.
Creative experiences can help children express and cope with their feelings. A child's creative activity can help parents and teachers to learn more about what the child may be thinking or feeling. Creativity also fosters mental growth in children by providing opportunities for trying out new ideas, and new ways of thinking and problem-solving. Creative activities help acknowledge and celebrate children's uniqueness and diversity." (PBS "The whole child")