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BrightenUp! Kids Podcast

BrightenUp! Kids

123 episodes

Welcome to the BrightenUp! Kids Podcast! We create meditations and mindfulness content for children of all ages! I’m your host and friend Nicole, and every Monday I’ll be right here to help start your week off with positivity and confidence with a brand new positive affirmation. We also post a new meditation or mindfulness activity every Wednesday. For some extra fun check out our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@BrightenUpKids So take a deep breath, and join me! I’m so happy you’re here!

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  1. Mindful Monday: Season 2 Episode 12 - "I Am Excited To Learn Something New!" Positive Affirmation!

    · 17 min · S2 E12

    Your host and friend Nicole kicks off a brand new month with a brand new theme! This month's theme is BACK TO SCHOOL 2.0! Get excited for a brand new school year with this kind and gentle activity using the positive…

  2. Mindful Monday: Season 2 Episode 11- "I Surround Myself With Good Friends!" Positive Affirmation

    · 16 min · S2 E11

    Continuing with this month's FRIENDSHIP theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "I surround myself with good friends!" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start…

  3. Mindful Monday: Season 2 Episode 10 - "I Am Proud Of My Friends!" Positive Affirmation

    · 16 min · S2 E10

    Continuing with this month's FRIENDSHIP theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "I am proud of my friends!" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week…

  4. Mindful Monday: Season 2 Episode 9 - "I Love How Unique My Friends Are" Positive Affirmation

    · 17 min · S2 E9

    Continuing with this month's FRIENDSHIP theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "I Love How Unique My Friends Are!" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start…

  5. Wellness Wednesday: Season 2 Episode 4 - Today Is Going To Be A Great Day! Mindful Morning Activity With Positive Affirmations & Stretching!

    · 9:15 · S2 E4

    Set yourself up for a great day with this mindful morning activity filled with positivity! Start your morning off with gentle stretching, mindful breathing, and positive affirmations! Watch On YouTube! Written and…

  6. Mindful Monday: Season 2 Episode 8 - "I Am A Good Friend" Positive Affirmation!

    · 18 min · S2 E8

    Your host and friend Nicole kicks off a brand new month with a brand new theme! This month's theme is FRIENDSHIP! Boost your self esteem and strengthen relationships with this kind and gentle activity using the…

  7. Wellness Wednesday: Season 2 Episode 3 - "Cherry Blossom Body Scan!" Mindful Body Scan Meditation To Help Reset And Start Fresh - For Kids!

    · 12 min · S2 E3

    Take a moment to reset and start fresh with this mindful, calming, springtime body scan meditation that focuses on the new beginnings that spring can bring! What is Body Scan Meditation? - Body scan meditation is a…

  8. Mindful Monday: Season 2 Episode 7 - "I Am Grateful For The Past And Ready For The Future" Positive Affirmation

    · 21 min · S2 E7

    We close out this month's "A Fresh New Start" theme with a new positive affirmation "I AM GRATEFUL FOR THE PAST AND READY FOR THE FUTURE" while also celebrating all the "a fresh new start" positive affirmations shared…

  9. Mindful Monday: Season 2 Episode 6: "I Decide What Kind Of Day I Want To Have" Positive Affirmation

    · 19 min · S2 E6

    Continuing with this month's A Fresh Start theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "I Decide What Kind Of Day I Want To Have!" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity…

  10. Mindful Monday: Season 2 Episode 5 - "I Am Letting Go Of The Bad And Starting New!" Positive Affirmation

    · 19 min · S2 E5

    Continuing with this month's A Fresh Start theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "I Am Letting Go Of The Bad And Starting New!" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation…

  11. Mindful Monday: Season 2 Episode 4 - "Today Is A New Day!" Positive Affirmation

    · 18 min · S2 E4

    Your host and friend Nicole kicks off a brand new month with a brand new theme! This month's theme is A FRESH START! Boost your self esteem and grow your confidence with this kind and gentle activity using the positive…

  12. We'll be back in March! Taking a teeny tiny (dance) break!

    · 0:35 · Bonus

    Nicole has been having a super exciting month where she hasn't been able to be close to her microphone! But don't you worry because she will be back in march! Check out our YouTube channel for more mindfulness…

  13. Wellness Wednesday: Season 2 Episode 2 - Let's Get Along! Mindful Meditation Activity Focusing On Getting Along With Others - For Kids!

    · 8:30 · S2 E2

    Learn to get curious, not furious, and choose kindness with this mindful activity focusing on getting along with others! - Featuring mindful breathing, positive affirmations, and meditation! Watch on YouTube! Written…

  14. Mindful Monday: Season 2 Episode 3 - "I Can Only Control Myself!" Positive Affirmation

    · 18 min · S2 E3

    Continuing with this month's Getting Along With Others theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation " I Can Only Control Myself!" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to…

  15. Mindful Monday: Season 2 Episode 2 - "I Apologize When I'm Wrong" Positive Affirmation

    · 16 min · S2 E2

    Continuing with this month's GETTING ALONG WITH OTHERS theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation " I apologize when I'm wrong!" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to…

  16. Wellness Wednesday: Season 2 Episode 1- Gratitude and Positive Affirmations Meditation Focusing On Family

    · 7:33 · S2 E1

    Express your appreciation and grow closer to your loved ones with this mindful meditation using gratitude and positive affirmations all focusing on family. Watch on YouTube! Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley Artwork…

  17. Mindful Monday: Season 2 Episode 1- "I Try To Get Curious Not Furious" Positive Affirmation

    · 16 min · S2 E1

    Your host and friend Nicole kicks off a brand new month with a brand new theme! This month's theme is GETTING ALONG WITH OTHERS! Learn to problem solve and use your words with this weeks positive affirmation "I try to…

  18. Mindful Monday: Episode 37 - "I Am Grateful To Be Me" Positive Affirmation **Special Supersized Episode!**

    · 16 min · S1 E37

    We close out this month's "GRATITUDE" theme with a special super sized episode! Your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "I AM GRATEFUL TO BE ME" while also celebrating all the back to school…

  19. Mindful Monday: Episode 36 - "I Am Grateful For The Little Things" Positive Affirmation

    · 12 min · S1 E36

    Continuing with this month's Gratitude theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation " I Am Grateful For The Little Things!" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start…

  20. Mindful Monday: Episode 35 - "I Am Grateful For My Body" Positive Affirmation

    · 12 min · S1 E35

    Continuing with this month's GRATITUDE theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation " I am grateful for my body!" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week…

  21. Mindful Monday: Episode 34 - "I Am Grateful For My Family" Positive Affirmation

    · 12 min · S1 E34

    Your host and friend Nicole kicks off a brand new month with a brand new theme! This month's theme is GRATITUDE! Open your heart and practice gratitude with this kind and gentle activity using the positive affirmation…

  22. Mindful Monday: Episode 33 - "I Am Safe" Positive Affirmation! **Special Halloween Episode**

    · 14 min · S1 E33

    We close out this month's "COURAGE" theme with a special super sized episode! Your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "I AM SAFE" while also celebrating all the courage themed positive…

  23. Mindful Monday: Episode 32 - "I Am Unstoppable!" Positive Affirmation!

    · 9:46 · S1 E32

    Continuing with this month's courage theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation " I Am Unstoppable!" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with…

  24. Mindful Monday: Episode 31 - "I Am Strong!" Positive Affirmation

    · 10 min · S1 E31

    Continuing with this month's courage theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation " I Am Strong!" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with positivity…

  25. Mindful Monday: Episode 30 - "I Have Courage" Positive Affirmation

    · 10 min · S1 E30

    Your host and friend Nicole kicks off a brand new month with a brand new theme! This month's theme is COURAGE! Get ready for the Halloween season with a month of confidence and courage boosting positive affirmations!…

  26. Wellness Wednesday: Episode 19 - The Changing Colors of Fall! Mindful Guided Meditation To Help Kids Deal With Change

    · 8:49 · S1 E19

    Embrace all the beauty change has to offer with this fall-themed guided meditation. Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley Artwork by: Manon van der Wee Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee Check out our…

  27. Mindful Monday: Episode 29 - "Change Can Be An Adventure!" Positive Affirmation **Special Supersized Episode**

    · 13 min · S1 E29

    We close out this month's "CHANGE" theme with a special super sized episode! Your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "CHANGE CAN BE AN ADVENTURE" while also celebrating all the back to school…

  28. Mindful Monday: Episode 28 - "Change Can Help Me Grow" Positive Affirmation

    · 9:45 · S1 E28

    Continuing with this month's CHANGE theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation " Change Can Help Me Grow" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with…

  29. Mindful Monday: Episode 27 - "Change Can Be Beautiful!" Positive Affirmation

    · 11 min · S1 E27

    Your host and friend Nicole kicks off a brand new month with a brand new theme! This month's theme is CHANGE! Build empathy with this kind and gentle activity using the positive affirmation "Change can be beautiful!"…

  30. Mindful Monday: Episode 26 - "I Am Ready To Learn" Positive Affirmation **Special Supersized Episode**

    · 14 min · S1 E26

    We close out this month's "BACK TO SCHOOL" theme with a special super sized episode! Your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "I AM READY TO LEARN" while also celebrating all the back to school…

  31. Wellness Wednesday: Episode 18 - "Say Good Night" Bedtime Body Scan Guided Meditation

    · 8:51 · S1 E18

    Prepare your body for a restful night sleep by saying good night to individual body parts with this body scan meditation. What is Body Scan Meditation? - Body scan meditation is a mindfulness tool that brings awareness…

  32. Mindful Monday: Episode 25 - "I Am A Good Learner!"

    · 9:33 · S1 E25

    Continuing with this month's BACK TO SCHOOL theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation " I am a good learner!" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week…

  33. Mindful Monday: Episode 24 - "Learning Is Fun!" Positive Affirmation

    · 9:46 · S1 E24

    Continuing with this month's BACK TO SCHOOL theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation " Learning is fun!" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with…

  34. Wellness Wednesday: Episode 17 - "Back To School!" Positive Affirmations To Get You Excited For School!

    · 6:20 · S1 E17

    Get yourself excited for a brand new school year with these positive affirmations! What are the benefits of positive affirmations? Positive affirmations are known to reduce anxiety, reprogram negative subconscious…

  35. Mindful Monday: Episode 23 - "I Can't Wait To Make New Friends" Positive Affirmation

    · 10 min · S1 E23

    Your host and friend Nicole kicks off a brand new month with a brand new theme! This month's theme is BACK TO SCHOOL! Build empathy with this kind and gentle activity using the positive affirmation "I can't wait to…

  36. Mindful Monday: Episode 22 - "I Choose Kindness" Positive Affirmation **Special Supersized Episode!**

    · 14 min · S1 E22

    We close out this month's "Kindness" theme with a special super sized episode! Your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "I choose kindness" while also celebrating all the kindness affirmations…

  37. Wellness Wednesday: Episode 16 - "I Am Grateful For Today" Gratitude Meditation For Children

    · 7:25 · S1 E16

    Introduce your little ones to the practice of gratitude with this quick, mindful meditation that focuses on being appreciative of the people in their life, the wonderful parts of their day, and themselves. Written and…

  38. Mindful Monday: Episode 21 - "I Love Spreading Kindness" Positive Affirmation

    · 10 min · S1 E21

    Continuing with this month's KINDNESS theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation " I Love Spreading Kindness" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week…

  39. Mindful Monday: Episode 20 - "It Feels Good To Be Kind!" Positive Affirmation

    · 8:36 · S1 E20

    Continuing with this month's KINDNESS theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation " It Feels Good To Be Kind" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week…

  40. Wellness Wednesday: Episode 15 - Four Square Breathing Exercise For Kids To Help Calm Anxiety

    · 5:01 · S1 E15

    Introduce children to the technique of Four Square Breathing (Sometimes referred to as Square Breathing and Box Breathing) with this fun breathing activity to calm nerves and ease anxiety! Become mesmerized by the…

  41. Mindful Monday: Episode 19 - "I Am Kind To Myself" Positive Affirmation

    · 9:18 · S1 E19

    Continuing with this month's KINDNESS theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation " I Am Kind To Myself" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with…

  42. Mindful Monday: Episode 18 - "I Am Kind" Positive Affirmation

    · 10 min · S1 E18

    Your host and friend Nicole kicks off a brand new month with a brand new theme! This month's theme is KINDESS! Build empathy with this kind and gentle activity using the positive affirmation "I am kind!" Written and…

  43. Wellness Wednesday: Episode 14 - Cloud Gazing - Calming Guided Nap Time Meditation For Kids!

    · 10 min · S1 E14

    Relax and recharge in a magical meadow and with the soothing images of puffy clouds in the shapes of your favorite animals with this calming, mindful, guided meditation. Perfect for nap time, bedtime or anytime you…

  44. Mindful Monday: Episode 17 - "It's Okay To Ask For Help!" Positive Affirmation **Special Supersized Episode**

    · 13 min · S1 E17

    We close out this month's "Learning And Growing" theme with a special super sized episode! Your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "It's okay to ask for help" while also celebrating all the…

  45. Mindful Monday: Episode 16 - "I Am Always Learning" Positive Affirmation

    · 9:39 · S1 E16

    Continuing with this month's LEARNING AND GROWING theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation " I Am Always Learning" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your…

  46. Mindful Monday: Episode 15 - "I Can Always Try Again" Positive Affirmation

    · 9:45 · S1 E15

    Continuing with this month's LEARNING AND GROWING theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation " I Can Always Try Again" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start…

  47. Mindful Monday: Episode 14 - "It's Okay To Make Mistakes, They Help Me Grow!" Positive Affirmation

    · 9:46 · S1 E14

    Your host and friend Nicole kicks off a brand new month with a brand new theme! This month's theme is LEARNING AND GROWING! Build confidence in learning new things with this kind and gentle activity using the positive…

  48. Wellness Wednesday: Episode 13 - Sleeping Under The Stars - Guided Sleep Meditation For Kids

    · 9:10 · S1 E13

    Fall asleep to the sounds of a calm summer night with this quick, mindful, guided sleep meditation for children of all ages! Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley Artwork by: Manon van der Wee Created by: Nicole Lesley…

  49. Mindful Monday: Episode 13 - "It's Okay To Feel My Feelings" Positive Affirmation *Supersized Episode*

    · 14 min · S1 E13

    We close out this month's "Feelings" theme with a special super sized episode! Your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "It's okay to feel my feelings" while also celebrating all the feelings…

  50. Wellness Wednesday: Episode 12 -"Butterfly Hug!" 6-Minute Self-Soothing, Calming Meditation For Children Using The Butterly Hug Technique.

    · 7:05 · S1 E12

    Feeling overwhelmed? Big emotions taking over? Learn to self-soothe with Lani and your magical butterfly friend, using the butterfly hug technique in this mystical, calming meditation. What is the "Butterfly Hug"…

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