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.
Mindfulness For
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
A close-up black and white photograph of a child giving a kiss to an adult's cheek. The adult's left eye is closed, and they are smiling slightly. The child has curly hair, and both individuals' faces show tenderness and affection, capturing a perfect moment for a day for dads.
Gratitude
A Day for Dads 

Whatever your plans for Father's Day, appreciation, memories, forgiveness, reflection, and simple kindness can all play a part. Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • June 8, 2011
helping families
Kids & Teens
Helping families with special needs kids 

Parents of children with special needs will be able to take part in free services for the entire month of June at The Mindfulness Center in Bethesda, Maryland.  Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • June 6, 2011
A woman and a child sit cross-legged on grass in a park, surrounded by fallen leaves. They both have their eyes closed and hands resting on their knees, as if meditating. The woman wears a yellow shirt and jeans, while the child wears a black shirt and jeans.
Expert Interviews
Parenting Happily 

As parents, we experience stress at various times during the day—whether during a hectic morning routine, a hurried bedtime ritual, or a silent drive to school. But mindfulness can help in many ways, says psychologist Raelynn Maloney.  Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • January 19, 2011
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