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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Magazine
5 Ways to Reimagine Life in Quarantine 

How we respond during COVID-19—either sliding into a rut, or dreaming bigger—defines whether we’ll be able to thrive collectively on the other side of the crisis. Read More 

  • Jay Vidyarthi
  • May 23, 2020
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Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Rethinking Our Self-Care During the Pandemic 

Shelly Tygielski, who has connected 10,000 families (and counting) to support each other during the pandemic, explains why intentional care for yourself is also needed, now more than ever. Read More 

  • Shelly Tygielski
  • March 31, 2020
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Kids & Teens
Helping Children Embrace Big Emotions 

What we wish most for our children is that they may be happy. When facing times of crisis, or simply life’s regular ups and downs, what can we do to support our children’s search for sustainable happiness? Read More 

  • Wendy O’Leary
  • March 18, 2020
Mindful Family
Kids & Teens
7 Things Mindful Families Do Differently 

Busy schedules, digital devices, long commutes—all of this leads to families who are disconnected from each other as never before. Here are 7 ways mindfulness can strengthen your relationships, increase your well-being, and bring the family back together. Read More 

  • Elisha Goldstein
  • January 27, 2020
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Books & Reviews
The Best Mindfulness Books of 2019 

The Mindful Editors look back on their favourite books from this year, covering diverse topics such as mindful communication, racial justice, and simply being. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • December 16, 2019
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