Welcome to The Calming Corner!!

Hi there! 

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My name is Melanie, and I am happy you landed on my page! It means you are already curious about mindfulness and how it can positively impact your child's development. 

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Regardless of if you are here because you are parent unsure of how to handle some of the stress responses your child is exhibiting and you're looking for some help, or you just recognize the merits of mindfulness and are hoping to have your child attend a group class, I'm here to guide you! 

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The Calming Corner opened in April of 2023, it came about as the result of working in the public education system for the last fifteen years. For a long while, I noticed that families needed services outside of the classroom. The Calming Corner is a collection of ideas that have come together to support the development of children and families. My goal is to create a space for children where they can embrace who they are, learn the skills to be successful with everyday expectations, and create lasting and rewarding relationships that will improve their overall well-being for all of their lives. 

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I believe it is important that we look at the whole child - it can be easy to lose sight of the fact that above all we are all human. We can get lost in the "behaviour," that our children are exhibiting as a result of their own stressors, but we must remember that every big reaction is a form of communication. These big reactions tell us that for some reason, the child doesn't have the skills needed to regulate their emotions and impulses. My goal is to teach them these skills through the practice of mindfulness based self-regulation, and empower them with the confidence to know they are capable of being successful, they are empowered to be themselves and they can take charge of their own choices. 

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Through the use of coaching and group classes, I aim to empower both children and parents with the skills needed to bring that independence, happiness and increased quality of life to them!