Struggling in the Dark
Lots of research tells us what the best habits are around sleep, but if we are trying too hard day and night, rest may not come easily.
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Mark Bertin
Dr. Mark Bertin is a developmental behavioral pediatrician and author of Mindful Parenting for ADHD, The Family ADHD Solution and How Children Thrive: The Practical Science of Raising Independent, Resilient, and Happy Kids. He is an assistant professor of pediatrics at New York Medical College, on the faculty of the Windward Teacher Training Institute, and on the editorial advisory board of Common Sense Media.
Prescribing Awareness
We often seek comfort in denial. But by downplaying or ignoring health issues, we can inflict further harm on ourselves and others.
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Tech Yourself, Don’t Wreck Yourself
Our use of personal technologies may bring up health concerns. But tech isn’t inherently good or bad—it’s often the unconscious choices we make that get us into trouble.
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How to Be a Resilient Parent
Children learn more from what you do than what you say, so your resilience—the way they watch you approach adversity—affects theirs. Explore these mindful strategies for building awareness around challenging experiences.
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Mindful Kids Practice: Coming Back to the Positive
What went well today? Kids and teens can explore this eight-minute guided meditation for noticing the positive.
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Take 10 Minutes to Defuse Holiday Stress with This Mindfulness Practice
‘Tis the season to give up the guilt. Here’s a practice for taking a more mindful approach to the holidays.
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A 5-Minute Mindful Breathing Practice to Restore Your Attention
Returning to the breath, again and again, when the mind has wandered—that’s how we train our attention.
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A Daily Mindful Walking Practice
Take a break and boost your mood with this 10-minute walking meditation.
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A 10-Minute Guided Mindfulness Meditation to Foster Forgiveness
A mindfulness meditation practice to help us let go of the tendency to add to our suffering during challenging situations.
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A 20-Minute Body Scan to Cultivate Attention
Tuning in to the body gives us a chance to notice where we need to make changes—it’s an opportunity to practice responsiveness. Wind down from a busy day with this guided meditation from Mark Bertin, MD.
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