Pause. Power. Launch.

Tomorrow we launch Camp Supernova—our summer session is officially taking off!

While Tammy and Sylvia work closely with a crew of young minds, building businesses and confidence, I’ve been thinking about another kind of launch too…

Astronauts train for years before they ever hit the launch pad, and guess what’s part of their prep?

Mindfulness.

NASA builds it into their routine because when things get chaotic, clarity is non-negotiable. Sound familiar?

Raising kids today feels a little like space travel: fast-moving, full of noise, and completely unpredictable.

Which is why I think Mind Mastery is one of the most important skills we can model this summer.

It’s not about getting every decision right. It’s about being present enough to make the next one better.

Let’s talk about how.

COMMAND CENTER THINKING

Astronaut Training ... For Earth Parents

Astronauts don’t just train their bodies, they train their brains.

Breathing techniques. Mental rehearsals. Recovery strategies.

Why? Because high-stakes decisions demand emotional regulation.

Sound like family life yet? These are the same skills our kids need to bounce back from stress, resolve conflicts, and focus under pressure.

Modeling calm isn’t about being perfect. It’s about showing them how to come back to center.

Is AI a Distraction or a Mirror?

I know a lot of people worry about AI distracting kids.

But here’s a reframe: What if AI could help them reflect instead?

I use ChatGPT myself to get out of my own head. Not to outsource my thoughts, but to organize them.

Give these AI prompts a try to bring a little more mindfulness into your family's day:

• "Create a kid-friendly, short, rhyming morning mantra based on these 3 values: [insert your values together as a family]"
• “What would a calmer version of me say right now?"
• "Give me 3 playful ways to practice mindfulness with my kids today."

Turn reflection into a fun, low-pressure habit to help kids learn to pause, process, and lead with awareness.

Why Now Matters More Than Ever

Before age 12, our kids’ brains are wired for learning and rewiring.

That’s neuroplasticity at work. What they see, say, and repeat now becomes the foundation of their thought patterns later.

So Mind Mastery? It’s not about control, it’s about exposure.

Rather than trying to micromanage their mindset, model curiosity. Model calm. Model getting back up when things go sideways.

And if your kids have seen Inside Out 2, here’s something fascinating: the film is rooted in a real therapy approach called Internal Family Systems (IFS) which teaches that we all have different “parts” inside us (like our anxious part or our brave part), and every part deserves compassion.

It beautifully echoes our Hero Intelligence™️ concept, where kids learn to recognize their three voices: the Victim, Villain, and Hero inside them. The more they tune in, the more they can choose which voice leads the way.

It’s a powerful reminder that helping kids understand what’s going on inside them is just as important as what’s happening around them.

Taking care of others starts with taking care of YOU.

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Mindfulness doesn’t always look like meditation.

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I just got back from California after celebrating my daughter’s 21st birthday.

She’s always on the move with her business—and even though I miss her, I’m so proud of the life she’s building. It’s a reminder that everything we model now helps shape who our kids become.

What adventures are you planning with your family? I'd love to hear about it so share it in our Facebook Group!

Here’s to a July filled with presence, play, and progress.

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