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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Kids & Teens
Parenting While Present 

Parenting—it's no walk in the park. But sometimes we find a refreshed sense of purpose and engagement with our children in those mundane, park-walk moments. Read More 

  • Mitch Abblett
  • August 12, 2015
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Kids & Teens
Mindfulness in the Waiting Room 

How one question from my son's therapist helped me make crucial decisions about the course of my child’s treatment and my own mental health. Read More 

  • Diana Renn
  • July 29, 2015
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Kids & Teens
Have Empathy for the “Naughty” Kids 

You know the ones: They punch, kick, swear, and generally give us a hard time. Mitch Abblett, Ph.D., explores our perception of naughty kids and how we can change it with a little mindfulness. Read More 

  • Mitch Abblett
  • June 15, 2015
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