Calm
How to Create a Glitter Jar for Kids
The glitter jar represents the mind settling. It's a great afternoon activity that your kids can keep coming back to as a mindfulness practice.
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Kids and Teens
How to Help Your Kids Navigate Holiday Stress
Kids and teens are more susceptible to the season's stress because they're still learning to regulate emotions and rely on adults to see the bigger picture. Set the pace in your household with these mindful tips and practices.
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Kids and Teens
Be a Strength-Based Parent
By focusing on our children's strengths, we can help them flourish—and stop being so critical and worried.
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Calm
A Mindful Breath-Counting Practice for Teens and Tweens
An 8-minute breathing practice that teaches kids the basics of mindful awareness by counting each inhale and exhale.
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Kids and Teens
How to Support Your Kid at School Without Being a Helicopter Parent
Parents can help their children most by getting back to the basics and not trying to solve everything.
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Kids and Teens
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.
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Daily Practices
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.
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Calm
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.
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Calm
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.
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Health
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.
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