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.
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Mindfulness For
5 Ways to Bring Mindfulness Home 

Connecting with your family is crucial to everyone’s well-being. Here are some things to keep in mind as you make the effort. Read More 

  • Elisha Goldstein
  • July 24, 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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Depression & Grief
A Deeper Kind of Love 

So many of us will find ourselves caring for a loved one as they brave the journey through old age, decline, and death. Caregiving is demanding—at times overwhelming—and it can cultivate intimacy, wisdom, and insight. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • December 11, 2014
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