Kids & Teens
How to Awaken Joy in Kids
By teaching children mindfulness skills we help them increase their well-being and enable them to meet the stresses of the world with presence, self-compassion, and openness. Read More 
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Focus & Attention
How to Break a Bad Habit (Faster Than You Can Take a Selfie)
Bad habits originate from one place: our thinking. That's why it helps to get to know your brain. Mindfulness helps you get familiar with the well-worn grooves of your desires—from there, you can start to work with your urges. Read More
Meditation Practices
Take a Mindful Hike
Physical activity. Beautiful scenery. Who doesn’t like the occasional hike in the great outdoors? And when you add a little extra awareness to the experience, your outing can benefit both your body and your mind. Read More
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
How Self-Compassion Can Help Teens De-stress
Teen stress is on the rise. According to a new study, learning mindfulness and self-compassion can help teens cope. Read More
Gratitude
5 Ways to Increase Happiness in Daily Life
It doesn't take a whole new routine to inject a dose of well-being into your day—but it does take a little paying attention to. Read More
Mindfulness For
Battling the Physical Symptoms of Stress
Your body reacts the same way to a harsh email and a saber-toothed tiger. Read More
Depression & Grief
Learning to Meditate Through Difficulty
Mindfulness teacher Ed Halliwell shares how he came to meditation after coping with anxiety and depression. Read More
Expert Interviews
The Captain Steers the Ship
What children need, says parenting expert Susan Stiffelman, is the security of knowing that someone capable and loving is nearby to help them navigate life. And the difference that can make—even when it comes to the little things—will amaze you. Read More
Magazine
From the Infinite to the Infinitesimal
What the stars can teach us about life. Read More
Focus & Attention
Why So Curious?
Curiosity killed the cat. Or did it? Research suggests it keeps us—and other animals—sharp. Read More
