I love love love the Take A Break Mat! I had the pleasure of using it on various occasions with children taking a yoga class and in a classroom setting with the goal of increasing mindfulness during stressful situations.  The children loved the colors and were able to become calm through the guidance of the questions and adult support. I love the feel of the mat and will continue to use it at work.  Highly recommend getting one!
-Celia Marquez, Director of Family Services, Los Angeles

 

I use Take A Break Mat and it's a complete game changer.  My 6 and 4 year old responded positively to it immediately and what I didn't expect, was the calmness it had on me! It's also incredibly rewarding watching both of my sons understand their behavior and want to change on account of feeling present, loved, and positive. They especially love the affirmations at the end.  When a problem arises I know exactly what to do and what to say now.  Take A Break Mat is amazing and I highly recommend it. 

-Teri Hlubik, Assistant Director, Los Angeles

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The Take A Break Mat is a fantastic parenting tool. Yesterday, my kids were fighting and I told them to go to their rooms to cool down and think about their actions. My daughter (4.5 yo) asked if she could instead spend time on the Mat and think about what she did. I call that a win!
- Laney Footman, Internal Communication Manager, San Francisco

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This mat is awesome and just what we needed for our preschooler! Approaching learning and growing with mindfulness is key and this mat is the perfect tool. It's especially great at helping keep you as the parent on the right track with the reminder questions!

- Jim Albarano

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I am a retired teacher and now a grandparent who often babysits for her four very active grandchildren, ages 2-6.  I often find myself in a position where I have to teach my grandchildren that certain behaviors are unacceptable.  But it's so important to me that my daughter and son-in-law approve of my positive discipline techniques, and more important, that my grandchildren know and feel my genuine unconditional love even when they make undesirable choices.  The Take A Break Mat has been the perfect activity tool that has helped my grandchildren build confidence as they think about positive-outcome behavioral choices. This mat is an amazing tool for parents, children, teachers, grandparents, for everyone!

-Karin Alexander, CEO Courses4Teachers, San Francisco

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I was given the Take A Break Mat prototype to try out to see how my son would respond to it.  I wasn’t sure how my son, who is autistic would like it and he gravitated to it immediately.  The colors are vibrant but soothing and the mat felt very comfortable. When we sat on it together, I notice I have more patience and he is more calm.  I highly recommend this product and feel it’s benefiting both of us.  

-Jocelyn Encarnacion Bernardo, Event coordinator and Business Administrator UCSD, San Diego

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I am a teacher at Charter school in downtown Los Angeles and I have really benefited from the Take a Break Mat! Such a helpful tool to support students who need to self regulate their emotions. This mat has done wonders for some of our kiddos who in the past did not know how to manage their frustrations. It’s also just a great way to implement mindfulness in the school environment.

-David Zitin, Teacher

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