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.
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How to Teach Your Kids About Their Inner Critic 

Kids need ease and fun when it comes to difficult tasks like challenging negative self-talk, says Dr. Hazel Harrison. She introduces “The Critical Critter” for exploring self-critical thoughts with your child. Read More 

  • Hazel Harrison
  • August 8, 2018
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The Power of Gratitude in Parenting 

Boredom, confusion, frustration—the attentional demands of parenting may grate on us at times. Use this handy mindful checklist to connect with gratitude during difficult parenting moments. Read More 

  • Carla Naumburg
  • August 2, 2018
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When Your Kid is the Bully
 

Seven mindful strategies to help your children learn from their mistakes and heal the rifts they create with those around them. Read More 

  • Christopher Willard
  • August 2, 2018
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Health
How to Talk to Your Kids About Death 

When your child asks about death, it's often difficult to find the right answer. Providing a safe space that allows kids to explore their feelings can help ease anxieties—for both them and yourself. Read More 

  • Heather Grimes
  • July 25, 2018
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The Key to Raising Resilient Children 

Teaching children how to bounce back from adversity starts with modeling our own mistakes and how we forgive ourselves for them. This expert Q&A with Sharon Salzberg, Dr. Chris Willard, and Dr. Mark Bertin explores what it means to go through the muck instead of around. Read More 

  • Mark Bertin, Sharon Salzberg, and Christopher Willard
  • July 17, 2018
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Daily Practices
A Mindful Kids Practice: The Breath Ball 

Kids can learn the basics of mindfulness — how to follow the breath — using a timeless toy: an expandable ball called a Hoberman sphere. Read More 

  • Christopher Willard and Andrew Jordan Nance
  • May 25, 2018
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Manage Big Parenting Feelings Before They Manage You 

Huge parenting misnomer: we need to protect our kids from our negative feelings. The truth: it’s easier to lose control when we’re focused on stopping our emotions. Carla Naumburg explores seven practices to help you build resilience during tense parenting moments. Read More 

  • Carla Naumburg
  • May 11, 2018
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