[{"text_idx": "#000002", "text": "Y WefanY Ti\u0302mGwybodaeth i Rieni"}, {"text_idx": "#000004", "text": "so\u0302namlyfraOct 9, 20205 min read"}, {"text_idx": "#000006", "text": "Llyfr sy'n cyflwyno ymwybyddiaeth ofalgar i blant bach."}, {"text_idx": "#000007", "text": "A books that introduces mindfulness to young children."}, {"text_idx": "#000009", "text": "Themau trist,anodd/upsetting, tough themes: \u25ce\u25ce\u25ce\u25ce\u25ce"}, {"text_idx": "#000010", "text": "Ydych chi wedi clywed y geiriau \u2018ymwybyddiaeth ofalgar\u2019 [YO] neu \u2018mindfulness\u2019 o\u2019r blaen? Efallai eich bod chi\u2019n gyfarwydd a\u0302 nhw, ond mae nifer o bobl yn clywed y geiriau yn aml, ond ddim wir yn deall eu hystyr. Na, dydi o ddim jest ar gyfer oedolion a dydi o ddim yn golygu plygu\u2019ch corff yn bob sia\u0302p dan haul a mynd \u2018ooooommm...\u2019"}, {"text_idx": "#000011", "text": "Hwn yw fy nehongliad i o beth yw \u2018ymwybyddiaeth ofalgar\u2019 (dwi\u2019m yn gado ei fod yn hollol gywir, chwaith!) I mi, mae YO yn golygu cymryd \u2018chydig o amser allan o brysurdeb bywyd diddiwedd, a chymryd munud neu ddau i dalu sylw i\u2019r foment bresennol er mwyn ymlacio. Hynny yw, bod yn ymwybodol o\u2019n cyrff, ein meddyliau a\u2019r byd o\u2019n cwmpas. Hwnna yw\u2019r diffiniad mwyaf syml ohono ond mae\u2019n llawer mwy \u2018na hynny mewn gwirionedd. Mae ymchwil yn dangos fod ymarfer YO yn fuddiol iawn, ac yn help mawr i\u2019n lles meddyliol. Yn o\u0302l so\u0302n, rydych yn gallu ail-wifro eich ymennydd i fod yn fwy positif drwy ei wneud yn rheolaidd ac mi all lleihau stress a helpu gydag iselder ac ADHD. Mae\u2019n sicr yn rhywbeth braf i\u2019w wneud a dwi\u2019n argymell unrhyw un i fynd i ddarganfod mwy amdano (Mi wna i atodi ambell i wefan ar ddiwedd yr adolygiad)."}, {"text_idx": "#000012", "text": "Mae\u2019r llyfr Shwshaswyn newydd yn cyflwyno\u2019r syniad yma i blant ifanc iawn, a\u2019u galluogi nhw i gymryd rhan a manteisio ar YO. Rydym yn ffodus fod y Ganolfan Ymwybyddiaeth Ofalgar ym Mhrifysgol Bangor \u2013 reit ar ein stepen ddrws, ac mae\u2019r awdur, Nia Jewell, wedi trafod cynnwys ac ymarferion y llyfr gyda\u2019r arbenigwyr yno."}, {"text_idx": "#000013", "text": "Mae amseriad y llyfr, yn sgil covid-19 yn berffaith! Chwalwyd trefn arferol pawb yn ystod y pandemig a'r cyfnod clo, ac mae\u2019n parhau i fod yn adeg bryderus, yn enwedig i blant. Pa adeg well felly, i wneud \u2018chydig o ymarferion YO?"}, {"text_idx": "#000014", "text": "Drwy gydweithio a\u0302 Cwmni Da, roedd yn bosib defnyddio \u2018brand\u2019 Shwshaswyn sy\u2019n debygol o fod yn gyfarwydd i nifer o blant ifanc. Er, cofiwch, mae\u2019n bosib mwynhau\u2019r llyfr heb fod wedi gwylio\u2019r rhaglen o\u2019r blaen. (os dio\u2019n newydd i chi, ewch i Cyw i weld mwy). \u201cHoll bwrpas creu byd Shwshaswyn yw i\u2019n hysbrydoli\u2019n dawel i blethu\u2019r cyfnodau byr o feddylgarwch i mewn i\u2019n bywydau prysur,\u201d meddai Nia. Mae gweithgareddau i gyd-fynd a\u0302\u2019r llyfr ar wefan Cyw S4C, a bydd hyn yn gyfle ychwanegol i fireinio sgiliau canolbwyntio, hunanreolaeth ac ymdrin ag emosiynau."}, {"text_idx": "#000015", "text": "Garddio sydd dan sylw yn y llyfr, ac mae\u2019r Capten, Seren a Fflwff wrthi\u2019n plannu hadau. Wrth wneud hyn, fe sylwant ar y byd o\u2019u cwmpas. Dyma gyfle gwych i ymarfer anadlu, arafu a thawelu gyda'u hoff gymeriadau. Mae garddio ei hun yn weithgaredd llesol, hamddenol sy\u2019n wych ar gyfer ymlacio - cyfle i roi\u2019r ffo\u0302n neu\u2019r tabled i lawr a chysylltu a\u0302 natur."}, {"text_idx": "#000016", "text": "O ran y llyfr ei hun, yn debyg i\u2019r rhaglen deledu, mae\u2019r gwaith celf yn lliwgar ac yn gwneud defnydd o wahanol batrymau a gweadau sy\u2019n ddymunol. Dwi\u2019n meddwl mai\u2019r gweithgareddau rhyngweithiol yw un o gryfderau\u2019r llyfr, ond efallai byddai\u2019r llyfr wedi elwa o gael mwy o ymarferion fel hyn? Mae \u2018na ddigonedd o ymarferion byrion ar ffurf clipiau fideo ar wefan Cyw i gyd-fynd a\u2019r llyfr."}, {"text_idx": "#000017", "text": "Mewn byd sy\u2019n llawn cyffro a phrysurdeb, rhaid i ni wneud amser i ymdawelu a thalu sylw i\u2019r pethau bychain sy\u2019n gallu mynd yn angof. Dyma gyflwyniad da i YO i blant ifanc."}, {"text_idx": "#000018", "text": "Have you heard of \u2018mindfulness' before? You may be familiar with it, but many people often hear about it, but don't really have a full understanding of it\u2019s meaning. No, it's not a just for adults and it doesn't mean bending your body in every shape under a sun and going 'ooooommm...'"}, {"text_idx": "#000019", "text": "This is my interpretation of what \u2018mindfulness\u2019 is (Can\u2019t promise it\u2019ll be absolutely right mind you!) For me, mindfulness means taking a bit of time out of the hustle and bustle of everyday life, to pay attention to the present moment in order to relax. That is, to be become really aware of our bodies, our minds and the world around us. That is probably and overly-simplistic definition of it as it\u2019s much more than that really. Research shows that mindfulness exercise is very beneficial, and a great boost to our mental wellbeing. Apparently, you can re-wire your brain to have more positive thoughts by doing it regularly and it can reduce stress, help with depression and ADHD. It's certainly a pleasant activity to do and I recommend you do some further research to find out more about it (I'll attach a few links at the end)"}, {"text_idx": "#000020", "text": "The new Shwshaswyn book introduces this idea to very young children, and enables them to participate and take advantage the benefits of mindfulness. We are fortunate that the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice is located here at Bangor University right on our doorstep, and the author, Nia Jewell, has discussed the content and exercises of the book with the experts there."}, {"text_idx": "#000021", "text": "The timing of the book, in the wake of covid-19 is perfect! Everyone's routines went to pot during the lockdown, and it remains a worrying time, particularly for children. What better time then, to introduce mindfulness exercises?"}, {"text_idx": "#000022", "text": "By working with Cwmni Da, it was possible to use the Shwshaswyn 'brand' to produce a book with characters likely to be familiar to a number of young children. Although, it is possible to enjoy the book without having watched the programme before. (if you are new to Shwshaswyn, go to Cyw S4C to see more). \"The whole purpose of creating a Shwshaswyn world is to inspire us to weave the short periods of thoughtfulness into our busy lives,\" says Nia. There are activities to accompany the book on S4C's Cyw website, and this will be an additional opportunity to refine concentration and self-control skills whilst learning how to deal with emotions."}, {"text_idx": "#000023", "text": "Gardening is the main focus of the book, and the Captain, Seren and Flwff are in the process of planting seeds. In doing this, they notice the world around them. This is a great opportunity for readers to practice breathing and calming down with their favourite characters. Gardening itself is a beneficial, relaxing activity that is great for tranquility of mind and thought - an opportunity to put down the phone or tablet and connect with nature."}, {"text_idx": "#000024", "text": "As for the book itself, similarly to the television programme, the artwork is colourful and makes use of various patterns and textures that are pleasing to the eye. I think the interactive activities are one of the strengths of the book, but perhaps the book would have benefited from more exercises like this? There are however plenty of short exercises in the form of video clips on the Cyw website to accompany the book."}, {"text_idx": "#000025", "text": "In our mad and hectic world, we must make time to \u2018chill out\u2019 and pay attention to the little things that can often be overlooked. This is a good introduction to mindfulness."}, {"text_idx": "#000026", "text": "Shwshaswynymwybyddiaeth ofalgarmindfulnessiechyd a lleshealth and wellbeingGarddiogardeningAnadlubreathingymlaciorelaxing"}]