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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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The greatest gift to give your child: your presence 

While there may be many books out there on parenting, there really isn't any definitive guide because every baby and child is unique and all parents come with unique baggage from childhood and genetics. Becoming a parent is wonderful for stirring up all of those old memories and connections from… Read More 

  • Elisha Goldstein
  • May 23, 2012
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Reconnect as a family 

Family life can be very, very busy. Here, Susan Kaiser Greenland suggests ways in which we might reconnect with our loved ones and the world around us. Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • April 4, 2012
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For Mr. Duhigg (and all other parents too) 

New York Times business writer Charles Duhigg recently mentioned in an interview that his next personal project is “being more present” with his kids. Fresh Air’s Terry Gross was interviewing Duhigg about his new book, The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business. The… Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • March 9, 2012
Kids & Teens
How Can Teens REALLY Be Happier? 

It’s no secret that scientists condition lab mice to act certain ways by offering them a big incentive—food. When the mice reach it, they get to eat, and are satisfied. In human terms, we’re also conditioned to act a certain way throughout our lives in order to obtain the “cheese” being… Read More 

  • Gina Biegel
  • February 28, 2012
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