Creativity
Mindful Marble Art: A Creative & Sensory Practice for Kids
This marble-painting activity activates all the senses and lets you enjoy a mindful moment while making art with your little ones. 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.
Kids & Teens
How to Model Mindfulness When Talking to Kids
Kids are highly perceptive—so how can we give them feedback while also modeling mindfulness, calm, and kindness? Mindfulness Director and educator Alex Tzelnic shares tried-and-true tips for effective, mindful communication, whether in the classroom or at home. Read More
Kids & Teens
Mindfulness and Autism: Learning to Celebrate Neurodiversity
Developing more inclusive teaching practices can go a long way to making mindfulness accessible, especially for communities of neurodiversity. Read More
Kids & Teens
Calming Hands: A Mindfulness Practice for Kids to Ease Difficult Emotions
Try this creative, calming mindfulness practice for kids and families, designed to help ease difficult emotions and manage stress. Read More
Getting Started
Brighten Your Day: Learn Mindfulness From First Graders
Students Elijah and Romir share what they’ve learned about the practice of mindfulness via their school program run by the nonprofit Space Between. Read More
Focus & Attention
How to Build Mindful Social Media Habits in the Age of TikTok—for You and Your Kids
How to approach doomscrolling, social media comparison, and addicting algorithms with mindfulness. Author and WholeSchool Mindfulness director Erica B. Marcus shares lessons she’s learned from teaching middle school and high school. Read More
Kids & Teens
How Teachers Can Help Students Who Fail in Class to Succeed at Life
There are people who got bad grades but grew up to be successful adults, says Mark Katz. What’s their secret—and how can schools help? Read More
Kids & Teens
Join the Nanalympics! 6 Ways to Get Playful with Mindful Movement
With Nana, Mona, and Russell, moving your body is never boring. Here are some Nanalan’-inspired mindful movement ideas to help you shake up your exercise routine, keep moving throughout the day, and connect with your playful inner child. Read More
Kids & Teens
Nanalan’ Offers 3 Ways to Take Care of Yourself While Sick
Everyone’s favorite grandmotherly puppet dispenses wisdom to help you get well soon. Read More
Depression & Grief
Embracing Change: What Nanalan’ Teaches Us About Saying Goodbye
When Mona loses her red balloon, she also learns some mindful lessons for navigating the sadness that can come with farewells. Read More
