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 ...

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, ...

Our kids are busier than ever, and practicing mindfulness can help reduce their anxiety, improve focus and memory, and make falling asleep easier, research suggests. These apps will chill your child ...

The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. By Hilary A. Marusak, Wayne State University Now that 2021 is here, many are looking for ...

Megan Sweet and her 12-year-old son, Malcolm, have been going on a lot of walks during the COVID-19 pandemic. During these treks, they stop and smell flowers during the day or watch the sunset at ...

Even as an adult, sorting out some of life’s biggest feelings – whether it’s frustration, annoyance or grief – can be difficult. As a kid, those feelings can feel even bigger. We know mindfulness can ...

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There were tears in my eyes and a smile in my heart as I read And So It Goes, written and illustrated by Paloma Valdivia, an award-winning Chilean illustrator and writer. Ms Valdivia hits just the ...

New research shows that mindfulness can help children sleep better; here, 6 mindfulness activities for kids to try now with your wee ones. Helen Egger, MD is a pediatric doctor, early childhood mental ...

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 ...

LOS ANGELES - Erica Eihl speaks in a voice her kindergartners can hear only if they are as quiet as the church mice in children's storybooks. And with a couple of squirrelly exceptions, they stay that ...