Parenting & Family

Parenting is one of the most rewarding and demanding things you'll ever do. Mindfulness can help you stay patient, present, and connected with your family - even on the days when nothing goes according to plan.

Focus & Attention

The Science of Fidget Spinners: Mindful or Mindless?

A look a the science of fidgeting—Plus 5 games that use fidget spinners to make mindfulness accessible and help it stick with both kids and adults. Read More

Christopher Willard
June 7, 2017

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

Heather Campbell Grimes
May 9, 2017

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

Tessa Watt
April 20, 2017

Kids & Teens

Sesame Street Brings Kindness to the Block

Sesame Street taps mindfulness experts to build kindness into its 2017 season. Read More

Kelle Walsh
March 27, 2017

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

Mark Bertin
January 9, 2017

Loving-Kindness & Compassion

3 Ways Mindfulness Can Help You Survive Family Occasions

Mindful tips for keeping your sanity around the holidays from Google's Chade Meng-Tan. Read More

Mindful Staff
December 22, 2016

Gratitude

An Appreciation Game for Kids

Building thankfulness and appreciation into the fabric of your family is a gift your kids can rely on when they are faced with disappointment. Read More