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Here at Media-Providence Friends School, we are committed to nurturing the whole child—and the whole adult! That's why we are thrilled to host Mindful Mornings every Wednesday, a program for our teachers and students led by MPFS parent Amy Sund.

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Amy for her incredible work throughout the first half of this year. Her presence has been a calming force in our hallways, and we are delighted to share that Amy will continue her program through the remainder of the school year.

Exciting news for 2026: we are expanding this practice and warmly invite our MPFS families to join us in these session! Whether you are new to mindfulness or a long-time practitioner, we hope you will find peace and connection in this shared space. For those who are able, you are also welcome to stay and join us for Meeting for Worship each Wednesday at 9:40 AM for a double-dose of mindfulness practice!

Amy is a dedicated mindfulness teacher, blending professional expertise with lived experience to inspire awareness, connection, and well-being for all ages. She is passionate about equipping our community with the tools to build healthy relationships with themselves and the world around them.

The practice of mindfulness helps us navigate the stresses of a busy school week by encouraging presence and emotional regulation. Amy has shared some of her favorite resources for families and adults looking to cultivate more peace and focus at home:

Mindfulness Resources for All Ages

For Kids & Families:

• Master of Mindfulness: A Superhero's Guide to Taming Stress: This book, featuring help from a 5th-grade class, offers practical ways for young people to tackle stress.
• When Sophie Gets Angry—Really, Really Angry by Molly Bang: An excellent book for normalizing and exploring big feelings in children.
• Sitting Still Like a Frog by Eline Snel: A wonderful guide for introducing simple, effective mindfulness practices into family life.
• Mindful Kids Deck: 50 accessible mindfulness activities for ages 4 to 104.

For Adults:

• Tara Brach, PhD: Her book, Radical Acceptance, and her popular podcast are highly recommended for cultivating self-compassion.
• Thich Nhat Hanh: Classic works like You Are Here and The Miracle of Mindfulness offer profound wisdom on living with presence.
• The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle: A foundational book on personal transformation through living in the present moment.

We are so grateful to Amy for sharing her expertise and passion with the Media-Providence Friends School community. To learn more about Amy’s work, you can visit her website: Integrative Wellness with Amy.