Mindfulness For Kids
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is the practice of gently paying attention to the present moment. For children, it helps calm busy thoughts, support growing brains, ease stress, improve sleep, and build confidence in understanding their feelings.
Classes with Tia
Matiya is a Certified Children’s Mindfulness and Meditation Practitioner, trained in techniques designed specifically for children ages 1 to 11. Her approach blends meditation, breathwork, and positive affirmations in ways that feel natural, imaginative, and easy for children to understand.
What does mindfulness look like for kids?
When children practice mindfulness, their bodies begin to relax, their thoughts slow down, and their emotions feel easier to understand. These gentle practices support sleep, reduce stress, and help kids feel more confident in everyday moments.
Breathwork
Breathing techniques help children regulate their nervous systems and return to a place of calm. Slow, guided breathing encourages the body to shift out of stress mode and into a more balanced state, which can support focus, emotional regulation, and restful sleep.
Inside Cozy Corner stories, breathing moments are woven naturally into the narrative so children learn calming tools.
Meditation
Short, gentle meditation moments help children pause, notice their feelings, and build awareness in a way that feels comfortable. These quiet pauses encourage presence and help children practice slowing down in a fast-moving world.
Cozy Corner uses storytelling, visualization, and soft pacing to make mindfulness feel approachable for young listeners.
Affirmations
Positive affirmations introduce supportive language that children begin to internalize over time. Repetition of kind, encouraging phrases can help strengthen self-confidence, emotional resilience, and a sense of belonging.
In Cozy Corner stories, affirmations are integrated into the characters’ journeys so children hear empowering words in a natural and meaningful way.
Through her work with families, classrooms, and private sessions, Matiya focuses on helping children develop emotional awareness, confidence, and a sense of calm through gentle, story-led practices.
About Me...
Matiya Petersen is a mother of two and a Certified Children’s Mindfulness and Meditation Practitioner (CPD, IMMA, IICT), the creator of the podcast Cozy Corner Storytime. Before beginning her storytelling journey, she spent several years working with children and discovered the power of calm and connection through art, stories, and imagination.
Her stories are inspired by a deep passion for supporting children with sensitive needs and nurturing emotional well-being through gentle breathwork and mindful creativity. Matiya lives just outside Vancouver, Canada, with her husband, two children, and their family dog.
Coming Soon
Resources for Educators and Caregivers
Printable guides, classroom resources, and supportive tools designed for teachers, parents, and therapists are currently in development.
Are you local and interested in bringing mindfulness to your space?
Whether you're a parent, teacher, or caregiver, you can reach out to inquire about free mindfulness sessions designed for children.
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