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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3 Mindful Practices for Resilient Kids 

Back to school means lots of change this year. Here are a few ways to help kids build their capacity to be resilient, adaptable, and grounded through the transition. Read More 

  • Kylee Ross
  • September 14, 2020
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How to Deepen Empathy and Reconnect with Your Estranged Child 

If your adult child has stopped communicating, and their love seems to be long gone, don’t lose hope. Tina Gilbertson writes that a key step in healing estrangement occurs when parents bring empathy and compassion to the forefront of this fractured relationship. Read More 

  • Tina Gilbertson
  • July 29, 2020
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7 Mindful Parenting Lessons for the Pandemic 

The responsibility to hold it all together for your family is a heavy one to carry, no matter what, but it’s lightened by allowing compassion and acceptance to shine brighter than ever. Read More 

  • Stefanie Goldstein
  • June 16, 2020
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Mindfulness for Kids 

When we teach mindfulness to kids, we equip them with tools to build self-esteem, manage stress, and skillfully approach challenges. Explore our guide on how to introduce mindfulness and meditation to your children—at any age. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • June 11, 2020
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