Compassion
How to Teach Kids Forgiveness Skills
Young kids can learn the building blocks of forgiveness and develop them as they get older.
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Kids and Teens
Welcome to Mindful.org's health section for kids and teens, a dedicated space where parents, educators, and caregivers can find mindfulness resources tailored for children's well-being. Our content is designed to nurture young minds, offering engaging articles, activities, and guided practices that promote emotional health, concentration, and a positive mindset in kids. From playful mindfulness exercises to strategies for coping with anxiety, our resources help children build resilience and develop healthy habits for life.
Health
Teens Thrive When Parents Practice Mindfulness
A new study suggests mindfulness-based training could improve the parent-teen relationship, with fathers benefitting the most from mindfulness training, leading to a reduction in aggression in teens.
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Compassion
Three Research-Backed Ways to Help Your Child Value Honesty
It’s common for children as young as three to lie or cheat. These three simple strategies can help parents cultivate honesty.
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Anxiety
Why Schools in England Are Teaching Mindfulness
The UK Government has for the first time invested public funds to study the benefits of mindfulness in the classroom.
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Focus
How Neuroscience Can Help Your Kid Make Good Choices
Learning self-regulation will set up your child for success in life.
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Calm
Finding Your Way Back Home
For Dena Simmons, “mindfulness was not something that I got to do by sitting in a quiet space and meditating.” She shares her mindful journey from the streets of Bronx to the ivory towers of Yale and back.
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Calm
Turning Forgetfulness into a Mindfulness Practice
Diana Winston reflects on how to turn a bad habit into a mini moment of mindfulness.
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Anxiety
How to Support Students Dealing with Trauma
Education researcher Patricia Jennings explains how to recognize the symptoms of trauma, build supportive environments, and help kids learn emotional self-regulation.
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Kids and Teens
How to Help Your Kids Navigate Holiday Stress
Kids and teens are more susceptible to the season's stress because they're still learning to regulate emotions and rely on adults to see the bigger picture. Set the pace in your household with these mindful tips and practices.
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Calm
Three Simple Mindfulness Practices You Can Use Every Day
When it comes to the usual ways of learning—reading, writing, and listening to others—we often just shovel information into our brains. Mirabai Bush suggests how we can learn more deeply and enjoyably.
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