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 
Scientists insist on talking about the brain while the rest of us talk about the mind. Sharon Begley sizes up the two sides of the mind/brain conversation. Read More
New studies suggest that training in mindfulness may help us show more care and compassion toward others. Read More
A breakdown can be inconvenient, but it comes with an important message. In this video from School of Life, philosopher Alain de Botton explains how breakdowns provide you with an opportunity to listen to what your body and mind really need. Read More
The host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood taught kids critical emotional and social skills that are still relevant to adults today. Read More
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
Actor Nick Offerman gave up perfection in favor of "halfway decent": leaning into the mistakes you make in pursuit of a discipline or craft that makes you happy. Read More
We cannot force ourselves to move on from a painful situation — expecting forgiveness to be quick and voluntary can have negative effects. Explore this mindfulness practice for creating space for ourselves to forgive. Read More
Founding editor Barry Boyce on where mindfulness comes from and where it can go from here. Read More
Habits are key to achieving your goals—but only if you don’t get tired of them, research suggests. Read More
