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Kids & Teens

Kids and teens benefit from mindfulness just as much as adults - sometimes more. Find age-appropriate practices, advice for parents and teachers, and research on how mindfulness supports young people's emotional development.
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Books & Reviews
Seven Mindful Children’s Books 

Add some mindfulness to story time with this selection of books, written to help kids appreciate their world from the inside out. Read More 

  • Heather Campbell Grimes
  • August 16, 2018
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Kids & Teens
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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Kids & Teens
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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Depression & Grief
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 Campbell Grimes
  • July 25, 2018
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