Many years ago, when my daughter was a toddler, I decided to introduce her to the concept of mindfulness, which is most simply defined as the ability to observe thoughts and feelings non-judgmentally, ...

School, homework, extracurriculars, testing, and sports can be extremely stressful and overwhelming for kids in even the best of times. But children who struggle with managing their emotions and ...

If you’re interested in teaching mindfulness for kids, here’s a list of children’s picture books and nonfiction books that will help you introduce the concept of mindfulness to a child. Mindfulness is ...

Apps including Calm, Headspace, and Ninja Focus are designed to help children stay calm, increase their focus, and sleep better. My title is Senior Features Writer, which is a license to write about ...

Just like a bit of quiet, meditative practice can do wonders for mom, it can just as easily become a part of your child’s life and help them become a more confident, thoughtful and mindful person.

Mindfulness has been a buzzy term for years now, with a slew of mental health experts and celebrities raving about the perks of focusing one's attention on the present without judgment. But while a ...

Children enter the world "quite present," says Blake Lown Beers, founder of Little Renegades, a company that makes mindfulness products and educational tools for children. But as they begin to grow, ...

Teaching kids to look after their minds is just as important as teaching them how to care for their bodies. Introducing children to meditation early on — along with establishing healthy sleep routines ...

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Many mindfulness activities are available for children, teens, and adults that can relieve stress and help you be more present in the moment. Share on Pinterest Photography by Aya Brackett The ...

Back when Travis M. Spencer’s daughter was in fourth grade, there were times when she struggled to fall asleep. On those nights, Spencer used to take a few minutes for mindfulness. First, Spencer ...