Kids & Teens
What Happens in a Child’s Brain When They Learn to Empathize?
A new study explores what brain changes happen when children start understanding that other people may have different thoughts, beliefs, or perspectives. Read More 
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.
Creativity
The Art of Admiring: A Mindful Lesson from a Toy Camera
How one photo-addicted mom found mindfulness in her daughter's toy camera. Plus, a simple noticing practice for non-judgemental awareness. Read More
Kids & Teens
5 Mindful Tips for Parenting Conundrums
Explore how mindfulness can help you enjoy your family time instead of being anxious or easily provoked by your children into unhelpful reactions. Read More
Kids & Teens
How to Avoid A Poorly Designed School Mindfulness Program
Designing and instituting a program for mindfulness in schools is fraught with potential problems. Here’s how to avoid having a poorly-designed program. Read More
Kids & Teens
Sesame Street Brings Kindness to the Block
Sesame Street taps mindfulness experts to build kindness into its 2017 season. Read More
Kids & Teens
When Teachers Get Mindfulness Training, Students Win
According to a new study, training teachers in mindfulness can affect the whole climate of the classroom. Read More
Expert Interviews
Bringing Mindfulness to Latinx Communities
Eric López Maya has devoted his life to teaching mindfulness to Latinx populations. Read More
Kids & Teens
How Mindfulness Benefits Students, Police Officers, and Married Couples
Mindfulness can help kids stay out of detention, keep married couples happier longer, and just might help new police officers work through traumatic events. Read More
Kids & Teens
Why Mindfulness Belongs in the Classroom
Research shows that mindfulness skills improve memory, organizational skills, reading and math scores, all while giving kids the tools they need to handle toxic stress. Read More
Kids & Teens
Getting Kids Unhooked from Their Smartphones
Setting guidelines around kids' tech use starts with the habits and conscious choices of parents. Mark Bertin, MD, shares tips on how families can be mindful with their tech. Read More
