Shining Hearts

Welcome to Shining Hearts, a virtual space to help connect people around the world on best practices related to children's well-being. In this site there will be links to various guided meditations, personal blogs, and some tested positive education and mindful practices that are geared mainly for primary children but can be adapted to all ages. Together let's share the best ways to let our hearts and minds SHINE!

About Me

My name is Rola Ghadban and I am a passionate primary school teacher who has focused on practical well-being and mindfulness techniques for over 15 years in various countries. I am a certified mindfulness trainer, and an advocate for positive education. While working in Dubai I established the first mindfulness room in the region, and was awarded innovative teacher of the year by the Education Journal Middle East. Since then I have mentored educators internationally to empower, enable, and embed more consistent focus on well-being practices into their daily routines when teaching. I have seen first-hand the pivotal role prioritizing such vital life skills plays in all our lives, especially the formative years of childhood. My intention is to help instill practical, easy to use skills that are geared towards our youth, and to help make OUR cumulative happiness go viral! Together we can make that happen.

Where to Start

Positive Education and Mindfulness Course

Looking for an affordable, practical, and fun way to integrate proven wellbeing strategies into daily life? Click here for more information

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Mindfulness Resources

What can I do to make meaningful impact in a childs daily life? Embedding positive mindset at a young age is key. Click here for more information on fun easy ways to teach mindfulness.

Teaching Mindfulness
Teaching Gratitude

Practicing sharing gratitude is scientifically linked to enhance wellbeing! But how do we instill this mindset with children? See link for ideas.

Teaching Gratitude
Blog

This past year I became a MAMA! It has been an amazing journey forcing me to reflect on my own mental health amidst many changes. Check out some thoughtful provocations on journeys working, balancing COVID, parenthood, and the joys and hiccups of life :)

Blog
Kindness Boomerang

Kindness, the most heartwarming universal language! In a world where you can choose to be anything, choose kindness! Check out some ideas on how to teach below.

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