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Children’s Guided meditation! Sunday April 18th! French and English sessions available! The theme is Rainbow Meditation where we will chat about resiliency. How if we want the rainbow, we need to put up with a little rain! Come join us! Anyone is welcome to join us! 20$/household! Feel free to send me any questions or to get on our mailing list! ... See more

40$ sensory bag! -Pop it -Tangle -Zipper -Chewy necklace... -Pea popper -Marble In netting fidget -Stretchy sensory Finger Fidget -Liquid Timer See more

15$ diffuser necklaces

***please SHARE Virtual meditation classes:... Hi there! I will be offering children 6-12 years old, online meditation classes (through Google MEET) Stay in the comfort of your own home, instead of meeting us out in studio! They will be guided meditations geared/adapted for them! Class outline: 7:15-7:25 Discussion of what meditation is; tips and tricks on how to turn the mind and body off. 7:25-7:40 Themed activity (storytelling, round table discussions about feelings, activities) 7:40-8:00 Guided Meditation Costs: 1 class = 20$ 3 classes=54$ Classes are 45 mins long (7:15-8pm) Here are your options: 1. Monday, September 21 (ENGLISH) 2. Tuesday, September 22 (ENGLISH) 3. Sunday, September 27 (FRENCH) Please email me with the class/classes your child would like to attend! [email protected] If youre interested in signing up and then you can NOT attend this class for any reason, I will send you the recorded version so you dont have to ever miss a class! More specific Information will be sent out to you with your confirmation email. (Class outlines, themes and details) Cant wait to hear from you! Julie Paquette 613.882.4471 [email protected] Instagram: ignite.their.souls Facebook: Ignite - Childrens meditation classes

***please share! VIRTUAL MEDITATION CLASSES FOR KIDS ... Hi there! I will be offering children 6-12 years old, online meditation classes (through Google MEET) Stay in the comfort of your own home, instead of meeting us out in studio! They will be guided meditations geared/adapted for them! Class outline: 7:15-7:25 Discussion of what meditation is; tips and tricks on how to turn the mind and body off. 7:25-7:40 Themed activity (storytelling, round table discussions about feelings, activities) 7:40-8:00 Guided Meditation Costs: 1 class = 20$ 3 classes=54$ Classes are 45 mins long (7:15-8pm) Here are your options: 1. Monday, September 21 (ENGLISH) 2. Tuesday, September 22 (ENGLISH) 3. Sunday, September 27 (FRENCH) Please email me with the class/classes your child would like to attend! [email protected] If youre interested in signing up and then you can NOT attend this class for any reason, I will send you the recorded version so you dont have to ever miss a class! More specific Information will be sent out to you with your confirmation email. (Class outlines, themes and details) Cant wait to hear from you! Julie Paquette 613.882.4471 [email protected] Instagram: ignite.their.souls Facebook: Ignite - Childrens meditation classes

Good morning and Happy weekend! As we try and wrap our minds around settling into a routine, I will be offering online group meditation classes for your beautiful children! ... I have a survey here, Id love for you to fill out if you have a quick moment! (Less than 2 mins to fill!) Thank you so much! Dont hesitate to message me, should you have any questions! Please share, so I can better serve my community https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YDR3F26

I live across from a park. I was reading and having tea on my balcony like a 87 year old woman. A few kids arrived at the park and I observed them. A white little girl and a brown little boy unknown to one another started chasing each other. He didnt care that she was white, she didnt care that he was brown. He followed her up the stairs, she bails because he pushes her (like if I would have taken this fall, Id be in the hospital hooked up to 14 machines) but she gets up.... Says: bad! Wipes the wood chips off her face and continued to play with her new friend. Her feelings arent hurt, she doesnt judge him for pushing her. She forgets about it. Their play goes on. My point is this: When you stop and pay attention to the way children interact without judgement, they fall , they are tested time and time again learning how to do things that are new to them, the way the careless play, completely present in the moment. They are dirty messes, pants backwards, dishevelled hair accompanied by snot stringed across their faces. They dont care. They just dont care. How amazing is that. Age difference didnt matter, or race, didnt matter where they came from, gender didnt phase them. Thank you children, we learn so much from you! Thanks for teaching us how to reinvent the world. See more

I remember it clearly. She was just over 2 years old. We were cuddling on the couch watching Benjamin the turtle. Her eyes were fixated on the tv. The scene played out. In the cartoon the kids were making fun of Benjamin for being different. She starred up at me, eyes completely flooded. She sobbed in my arms feeling for this little animated turtle named Benjamin on a TV. I couldnt believe at this age she could feel THAT much. Thats when I knew. ... Thats when I knew shed be the beautiful sensitive soul she is today. She pays attention, she reads people. Shes the kid that will share her last piece of food with you. Shell be the one to run for a bandaid or ice to give to her sister. I know I can always count on her for anything. Shes such a sweet soul. Truthfully, I worried for a while, hoping this wouldnt impact her future life. (Us mothers/parents do that sometimes ) I struggled with it because I want to raise a strong girl. Every word or action goes straight to her heart. I instinctively wanted her to suck it up and move on, to get over it. But this past while I am learning to embrace it with her. Addie Skye is sensitive and THAT is her superpower. In the fast paced world we live in, I hope to be wise enough and stop with her. To slow down. Observe. Ask her what shes feeling, wondering or thinking. I want her to share her wisdom with me. Feed me with what goes on in her beautiful mind and loving heart. Shes teaching me so much. When you feel, it means you have a big heart and you arent afraid of showing it. Her gentle grace makes her who she is. I will always treasure and celebrate that. What a beautiful gift she is to this world See more

Dear children of this world, School will start up soon. You will get your school stuff ready. Youll jump into your new clothes and pack your lunch. Youll be excited to finally be reunited with your friends, and your school family. We will be excited to see you arrive. As you know, this year will be a little different. You may have to wear a mask, keep your distance, wash your hands multiple times, you might have to review some old materials from online learning, you may fe...el strange looking at everyone wearing masks, emotionless. You might get frustrated because we cant help you the way we want to help you. I wont be able to hug you the way I would, when youll fall and hurt yourself. I might not be able to high five you after you make an incredible effort and nail what youve been working so hard at learning. I might not be able to flash my smile at you 193993 times, because thats how many times you make me smile in a day. This school year will be challenging, it may be hard or frustrating for you, or your teachers. But I promise you this: I will be there, i will show up every single day with a smile on my face (under my mask...which my eyes disappear when I smile, so youll know). I promise to listen to you. I might not be able to physically touch you but I will give you advice and speak to you softly when youre angry and need me too. I will still reassure you. I will definitely still try to make you laugh by telling you all my super lame jokes. I will obviously dance in the middle of the hallway and air high five you. I will show up, just as you will, with a ton of love in my heart to share with YOU. I will still be 150% + present because its my job. We will get through this crazy weird year because, were better together. Signed every staff member that pour their heart and soul in their job x (I=we*) Cant wait to see you soon!

Are you enjoying your summer as much as these nuggets are!?? Share with us what youve been up too!!!

It all starts here. When they are young. What are we going to teach them?

Virtual Zoo and Wildlife Tours!

If you havent already, have a read! What is meditation?

If life were predictable, it would be without flavour! #wingingthecovidsitchwithafullheart

Chaser of the light #reachforthestars

Happy Pride month to all! This month is important for me. I have SO many important people in my life that I am very proud of. I am proud that you stopped dulling your shine, and decided that it was time to share your sparkle with the world. I am proud of you for speaking your truth, for busting open THAT door. I am proud of you for being true to yourself and loving yourself for the wonderful person you are. I love you for stepping up and being proud to be LGBTQ +! I see you, I hear you and I sure as hell support you! You are loved. I am grateful to have you in my life. So this month, is your month. Wave that flag guuuurl. I celebrate you, because youre a damn unicorn . Love you all #hugefan (PS. Im straight as hell, this is NOT me coming out.)

My whole in a . Aint no hood like motherhood

We could just live outside. Whos with us!?

What if we put less importance on exterior beauty, and all the importance into powerful, independent, strength and beauty on the inside. No beauty shines brighter than that of a good heart because the happier you are, the more beautiful you become

Kids see the magic in everything because they look for it. They imagine and they create. They have definitely taught me to slow down, take a step back and ask myself why am I such in rush to get through my life?

Although easier said than done... When you educate yourself about the mind and body connection you realize that everything is working together to help you get where you need to be. When you chose to allow it, and when you welcome it, every little thing aligns, your physical health, your mental health and your spiritually,... great miracles happen. The power lives inside of you. You have the ability to heal yourself from any illness. You are designed for it. Its a beautiful gift.

Couch reflexion for you kids!

She looked at me today, and said: Maman, thank you so much for everything you do for me in all my life and I love you even when youre grumpy. ( ) She recognizes the efforts I put into parenting. She appreciates it. My heart melted.

Despite all human inventions, all communication devices and technology....Nothing beats eye contact; to establish importance, the human voice; filled with encouraging words, the physical contact; to be wrapped in love. Those means of communication are the ones that resonate differently than anything else in the world. No matter what else is around it. Turn off the tv, the video games and the computers. Put down your phones. And hug your kids/spouses/family. Wrap your arms around them and remind them how important they are. Use words like, youre special, Im proud of you, youre incredible! Look them in the eyes. Feel them, and let them feel you. Life needs more of this. Like. So much more of this. Spread love

Turmeric! Yum! Its that deep, rich colour that highlights its potent antioxidant powers. Its such a strong antioxidant that it even works as an anti-inflammatory supplement by repairing the damage that free radicals created in the body. So many benefits! Thanks @joseepittser for the recommendation

Adopt the pace of nature #stillness #peace

Big feels! Today my girls had a mini meltdown. One started crying, she was missing her friends and her family. The other obviously followed suit. I had both girls sobbing, saying they wanted to go back to school, and play at the park, go to Sudbury and just HUG everyone! I sat there listening and my heart broke for them. I told them I felt the same way! This isnt easy BUT what can we do to make us feel better? So we ate candy, hugged each other and then we had the idea that I would play their friend. So the girls picked the friend they missed the most and I played their role. They made me skip, throw rocks into a pond, we had a snack in the woods, the whole time I was a 7 year old. What do they need? What are they feeling? How can we help?

A few simple Easter gift ideas you can order online!

Easter in Quarantine

Hows everyone doing??

New blog article! In this interview with Julie Paquette, founder of Ignite Their Souls - Children's Meditation Classes located in Ottawa, Ontario, find out why... Julie saw a need for starting these classes, why meditation is important for the soul of an adult and a child and she recommends ways to practice meditation at home with your kiddos! Bonus - free mandala colouring pages included! Great read for these tough times - stay mindful, stay healthy and stay safe! https://mindgrowtheducation.com//ignite-their-souls-kids-/

Hows everyone doing with self isolation? We get out every day for some fresh air and nature walks! Share with us your latest projects/activities! You might inspire others!