Everyone can benefit from finding their center and introducing a bit of mindfulness into their routines — kids included. Numerous studies have shown the benefits to introducing mindfulness practices ...

A student in New York City practices emotional awareness after completing an online guided meditation video for kids. Credit: Sarah Garland / The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report covers one topic ...

When Olive-Mary Stitt Elementary School teacher Meghan Yarbrough’s third-graders returned from lunch on a recent afternoon, they entered a darkened classroom where they listened to a soothing recorded ...

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 ...

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 ...

Meditation can often seem like something that feels unattainable for full-grown, totally mature adults. So the idea of meditation for kids? On paper, it can seem laughable at best and downright ...

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 ...

MINDFUL PRACTICE: Elise Cross leads a meditation class for Asheville kids at Urban Dharma. Photo by Tim Cross The benefits of meditation for adults are well-researched and supported by science.

Teens shuffle into the classroom, backpacks slung over shoulders and earbuds dangling out of sweatshirts. Jokes among friends fly as the students plop into desks arranged neatly in rows. The ...

De-stressing has become a vital part of our crazy lives and peace is something we crave more and more. Our kids are no exception. Not only do they have to deal with adjusting to each new life stage ...

Morning meditation offers children a powerful tool to navigate busy schedules and demanding routines. Just a few minutes of quiet breathing can significantly improve focus, reduce stress, and enhance ...

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.