Family Connection in an Age of Screens

In an age where kids are glued to devices, it can be hard to experience family connection in a fun and engaging way.

As the pressures of life intensify, it proves more and more challenging to prioritise well-being through slow dopamine and boost happy hormones in a world where instant gratification is at the centre.

We’re so grateful that our SunFyr Families are open to new ways of supporting authentic connection in small everyday ways, which is why nervous system regulation and holistic well-being are the foundation of our ethos.

Helping your child boost Happy Hormones Naturally

Slow Dopamine

Through engaging in mindful activities such as art and creativity, we can enable kids from a young age to experience slow dopamine. Unlike fast, fleeting dopamine from digital stimulation, slow dopamine builds lasting motivation, stabilises mood, and restores the brain's reward sensitivity - all while being an outlet for emotions, ideas, and imagination.

Oxytocin

Social interaction with other children and members of the family can help boost oxytocin, reducing stress and allowing them to activate the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest).

Serotonin

Regulating and boosting serotonin can be done through moving the body, particularly in activities such as yoga where stretching, meditation and breath work integrate to boost serotonin production.

What SunFyr Has to Offer

Here at SunFyr, we have multiple offerings to help support your family to connect authentically, reduce stress and regulate the nervous system.

Freedom Well-Being presents Super Kids Community project: Weekly Classes and Neurodiverse friendly mini retreats ages 5-11.

Weekly classes: Wednesdays 5:15-6:15pm Neurodiverse Family Yoga, Fridays 4-5pm Family Art & Yoga.

Mini retreats: Neurodiverse family art & yoga March 29th 2-5pm, Neurodiverse FRIENDLY workshop - April 11th 1:30-4pm ages.

Zenkids Yoga Teacher Molly’s weekly after school club : family yoga and mindfulness ages 4-10.

Weekly classes: Kids Monday 3:45pm- 4:30pm Kids Yoga and Mindfulness: The perfect antidote to a busy school day; Fridays 9:15am Parent and Toddler classes: yoga and wellbeing group for toddlers and their favourite grown-up.

Events: Family Yoga and Soundbath with Zenkids Yoga Teacher Molly and Amy Shawcross.

Final Thought

Your child’s wellbeing can be supported in small every day ways - through creativity, calm, movement, connection, and safety. Small steps at home, combined with enriching community opportunities, can give your child the tools they need to thrive.