Calm
Breaking The Interruption Habit
One mom's attempt to notice the moments when we unconsciously interrupt others or allow ourselves to be needlessly interrupted.
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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.
Compassion
How to Save Your Marriage from Parenthood
Amie Gordon offers five tips to maintain (or reignite) the spark in your relationship.
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Compassion
Why We Should Teach Empathy to Preschoolers
One Berkeley preschool is baking empathy into its curriculum—and for good reason.
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Anxiety
A Loving-Kindness Meditation for Moms
Parenting is beautiful and rewarding, and it is hard work, even on the best of days. Try leaning on this mindfulness practice when things get rough.
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Kids and Teens
How Mindfulness Protects Against Postpartum Depression
According to research, rather than antidepressants, there’s another option in dealing with postpartum depression: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy.
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Kids and Teens
How Mindful Parenting Differs From Just Being Mindful
According to new research, children who experience mindful parenting are less likely to use drugs or get depression or anxiety.
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Calm
A Simple Story Can Improve Students’ Grades in Science
According to a new study, reading about scientists’ struggles can help students who aren’t doing so well in science.
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Kids and Teens
The Captain Steers the Ship
What children need, says parenting expert Susan Stiffelman, is the security of knowing that someone capable and loving is nearby to help them navigate life. And the difference that can make—even when it comes to the little things—will amaze you.
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Daily Practices
Raising the Mindful Family
Busy schedules, digital devices, long commutes—all of this leads to family members who are disconnected from each other as never before. Psychologists Stefanie and Elisha Goldstein show us ways to strengthen relationships, increase everyone’s well-being, and bring the family back together.
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Compassion
Seeing Behind “Bad” Behavior
Kids struggling with chronic emotional and behavioral problems are sometimes labelled as "misbehaving" by parents and teachers alike. Here's how to speak to the child behind the behavior.
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