Focus Foundations: Mindful Parenting

Focus Foundations: Mindfulness & Emotional Regulation for Kids — A Parent Course** Families today are navigating more stress, faster schedules, and bigger emotions than ever before. Many children struggle with focus, transitions, overwhelm, anxiety, and self-regulation—not because they’re “misbehaving,” but because their developing brains need support, guidance, and tools they were never taught. Focus Foundations gives parents the simple, science-backed strategies they’ve been searching for. Created by Kristi McDougall a 31-year educator and elementary principal, this course teaches you exactly *how* to help your child build emotional regulation, improve focus, and develop healthier habits—using practical mindfulness routines and neuroscience made easy. This self-paced online course is designed for parents of children ages 4–12, including kids with ADHD, anxiety, autism, sensory sensitivities, or big emotions. Every lesson is short (5–10 minutes), approachable, and ready to use immediately. ✨ What Parents Receive Short video lessons (5–10 minutes each) Printable routines, calming cards & parent cheat sheets Mindfulness exercises for kids ages 4–12 Scripts to help you respond during big feelings Reflection pages to track progress A shared “calm language” your whole family can use Lifetime access to the course and all future updates Everything is designed for busy families who need real tools that work—not lengthy lectures or complicated therapeutic techniques. 💛 Why This Course Helps Kids Thrive Children don’t need perfection; they need support, practice, and predictable tools. By learning mindfulness, emotional regulation, and executive functioning early, children can: -reduce tantrums and meltdowns -improve focus and memory -handle stress and transitions with more confidence -strengthen independence -recover from overwhelm faster -build resilience and self-awareness -feel more connected to you Parents report feeling more prepared to support their child.