Books & Reviews
Seven Mindful Children’s Books
Add some mindfulness to story time with this selection of books, written to help kids appreciate their world from the inside out. Read More 
Mindful Parenting
Kids & Teens
Helping Children Take a Mindful SEAT to Calm Down
A simple mindful exercise to help older children manage feelings of overwhelm, stay in the present moment, and not get caught up in strong emotions and thoughts. Read More
Kids & Teens
How to Teach Your Kids About Their Inner Critic
Kids need ease and fun when it comes to difficult tasks like challenging negative self-talk, says Dr. Hazel Harrison. She introduces “The Critical Critter” for exploring self-critical thoughts with your child. Read More
Gratitude
The Power of Gratitude in Parenting
Boredom, confusion, frustration—the attentional demands of parenting may grate on us at times. Use this handy mindful checklist to connect with gratitude during difficult parenting moments. Read More
Kids & Teens
When Your Kid is the Bully
Seven mindful strategies to help your children learn from their mistakes and heal the rifts they create with those around them. Read More
Depression & Grief
How to Talk to Your Kids About Death
When your child asks about death, it's often difficult to find the right answer. Providing a safe space that allows kids to explore their feelings can help ease anxieties—for both them and yourself. Read More
Expert Interviews
The Key to Raising Resilient Children
Teaching children how to bounce back from adversity starts with modeling our own mistakes and how we forgive ourselves for them. This expert Q&A with Sharon Salzberg, Dr. Chris Willard, and Dr. Mark Bertin explores what it means to go through the muck instead of around. Read More
FAQ
Ask Ms. Mindful – June 2013
When you have the urge to give advice, don’t. And repeat. Read More
FAQ
Ask Ms. Mindful – August 2013
Mindfulness calms things down, but it also stirs things up. Read More
FAQ
Ask Ms. Mindful – April 2013
Have a conversation you’re prepared for, not a spur-of-the-moment slugfest. Read More
