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Mindfulness for Middle Schoolers
Two new studies from Yale, Harvard and MIT found that mindfulness may help improve mental health and academic performance in middle schoolers.
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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.
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Meditation in Public Schools: Pro or Con?
Does meditation help students navigate stressful thoughts, or set them up to be more passive? A look into the debate around meditation in schools.
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Compassion
Three Ways to Raise Empathic Kids So They Become Compassionate Adults
Considering how to make the children in our lives better people helps us reflect on how we ourselves can be more compassionate.
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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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Four Ways to Support Teens’ Social-Emotional Development at School
Here are four ways you can help teens to develop greater self-awareness—and ultimately enhance their sense of status and respect among peers and adults.
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Kids and Teens
Mindful Educators Community
A free resource offering the best practices for bringing mindfulness into the classroom from 25 of today’s leading mindfulness experts and educators.
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Kindergarteners Talk About Mindfulness in “Just Breathe” Short Film
In the four-minute film, kindergarteners discuss coping with emotions and using meditation and breathing techniques.
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How to Decipher the Emotions Behind Your Child’s Behaviors
Being open to your child's thoughts and feelings can help with the trickiest parenting struggles.
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Four Ways to Foster Gratitude in Children
Children who learn to practice gratitude are happier and more optimistic in the long run. Try this four-step practice to foster gratitude with your child.
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What Your Teen is Really Saying When They’re Angry
Here are four ways to respond to your teen's anger—and a mindfulness practice to encourage smoother communication.
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