Kids & Teens
Five Ways to Foster Self-Esteem in Kids
Parents often respond to children's self-doubt by offering praise. But what they really need is help quieting their inner critic. Read More 
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Loving-Kindness & Compassion
A Beginner’s Loving-Kindness Practice
Follow this simple loving-kindness practice to open the heart and mind towards a greater sense of compassion. Read More
Kids & Teens
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. Read More
Creativity
The Secrets of Mindful Gardening
Touring the San Francisco Botanical Garden with master landscaper and contemplative gardener Peter Good reveals what curiosity and attention can teach us about gardens—and gardeners. Read More
Learn
Can Mindfulness Treat Chronic Back Pain?
A recent study reveals 8 weeks of mindfulness-based and cognitive therapies (MBCT) may ease chronic low back pain. Read More
Books & Reviews
Three Mindful Books to Read this Summer
Add these books to your summer reading list. Plus, two mindful podcasts and videos worthy of your time. Read More
Expert Interviews
How to Make Your Morning Routine More Mindful
Jon Kabat-Zinn talks about mindfulness meditation and his morning ritual in this video from Oprah Winfrey's "Super Soul Sunday." Read More
Creativity
Three Tennis Lessons to Bring to Your Mindfulness Practice
The skills we cultivate by playing tennis can also help us be more mindful—even if you've never before picked up a racket. Read More
Expert Interviews
The Power of Meeting Stress with Softness
Yoga, mindfulness, and somatic awareness expert Jillian Pransky shows how tuning in to your body can unwind tension, de-stress the mind, and open your heart Read More
Magazine
Five Ways to Cultivate Courage
Courage does not always mean the absence of fear. Sometimes, it means being scared, worried, unsure—and yet still finding a way to do what you need to do. Read More
