It has been a stressful year, to say the least. We all have needed outlets to relieve stress. For kids, finding ways to “chill out” may not come as naturally as it does for us adults. Introducing ...

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 ...

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 ...

Is your child having trouble with emotional regulation or processing strong emotions? Meditation might help Don't expect kids to sit still and quiet through an entire meditation session; instead try ...

Let’s be honest: when it comes to bedtime, even the most behaved children protest. If you’re dealing with a particularly fussy child at night, you might want to consider helping them to unwind and ...

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 ...

“If every child in the world is taught meditation, we would eliminate violence in the world within one generation.” —The Dalai Lama At this trying time on our planet, his philosophy is music to my ...

Morning meditation offers children a powerful tool to navigate busy schedules and demanding routines. Just a few minutes of ...

"Can I have some Goldfish, first?" "But I am so thiiiiirsty." "Just 10 more minutes of this show, mom. Pleaaaase." As a mom of three kids, going to bed has always been preceded by these kinds of ...

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.

One hectic morning, in a rush to hustle my three kids out the door, I found my 8-year-old son sitting cross-legged in the bathroom, eyes closed, his hands resting gently on his knees. He said he was ...