With the Corona Virus pandemic upon us, many of us have found ourselves feeling overwhelmed with the kids at home full time for the foreseeable future. In 2015, we intentionally chose to homeschool our kids and I was looking for a way to create some structure for our family. We had recently discovered The Miracle Morning and decided to adapt it for our family’s purpose. The outcome was a new acronym for kids called C.H.A.R.M.S.- Creativity, Health, Affirmations, Reading Meditation and Service. These 6 practices gave our kids the structure that makes them feel secure and the flexibility to still be playful and not get old. We also believe developing these habits at an early age will help them save some time having to learn it as adults as my husband and I did. I put together this quick page to give you some resources to start your own Miracle Morning practice with your kids and create some peaceful, grounding routines during this tumultuous time of social distancing. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out through this page or join us in our Facebook Community. Stay Safe Friends, Lindsay
My Favorite C.H.A.R.M.S. Resources
Creativity- It really depends on what you kids are into, but the idea behind Creativity is that it’s something they can do independently and will get their brains active.
Coloring books, stickers, musical instruments, journaling, drawing, painting, sidewalk chalk, writing prompts, play doh, etc.
Health- Health doesn’t just include moving their bodies, but also what they put into them to fuel their day.
7 minute workout app for kids, Cosmic Kids Yoga, breakfast smoothies, Simon Says and kitchen dance parties.
Affirmations- Peggy O’Mara says, “The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice.” So let’s fill them with positive thoughts.
The Miracle Morning Art of Affirmations Coloring book, Brotha James music and kids affirmation cards.
Reading- The best way to get your kids to love reading is by doing it with them!
Audible (kids can comprehend on a higher level then they can read in early childhood, so if they can’t read independently, they can certainly listen), OverDrive.com (listen to free audiobooks from your local library) and your local library. Check out the Books We Love page for more inspiration.
Meditation- Experts say that kids can sit one minute for each year old they are.
Insight Timer App, Walking meditations, or use props like a mini sphere to practice breath work.
Service- In our family we like to call these “family contributions” and it can be anything that helps out around the house or the community.
Age appropriate chores, writing letters to kids in the hospital, picking up trash at a local park, making “blessing bags” for the homeless and choosing toys and clothes to donate to those less fortunate.
Additional Resources
Have a toddler? CLICK HERE to find additional C.H.A.R.M.S. resources for this age group.
Want some other FREE tools to help get your family running at a higher level? CLICK HERE to find workbooks for family conflict resolution, co-creating family values, co-creating a reward system to replace allowance and screen time rules, co-creating family goals, and how to have a “Family Dream Session”
Have some time to finally make that vision board? CLICK HERE to read my blog post on the topic.
Scared about being an accidental homeschooler? CLICK HERE to get a little perspective.