Compassion
Be Kind to Yourself
Mindful’s editor-in-chief Heather Hurlock offers a gentle reminder to celebrate our connection, our diversity, and our essential humanity. Read More 
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What Pops Into Your Mind When You’re Meditating?
Like it or not, having thoughts is part of meditating. Mindful readers share what’s top of mind. Read More
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New Meditation Apps to Download Right Now
Check out three mindfulness apps that caught our attention. Read More
Kids and Teens
Teaching Mindfulness to Children and Teens
Mindfulness is increasingly taking its place alongside math and social studies. Here’s the latest on programs that are teaching mindfulness to children and teenagers. Read More
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What Clowns Can Teach Us About Building Resilience
When things are at their worst, mindfulness teacher Elaine Smookler suggests turning to the rules of clowning to face difficult emotions. Read More
Focus
A Q&A with Collaborative Leadership Facilitator Miki Kashtan
Changing the way we work requires open honesty, a cooperative spirit, a willingness to cede control—and, yes, a fearless heart, says Miki Kashtan. Read More
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The GRACE Practice: A Moment to Engage in Self-Care
Follow this 12-minute guided meditation to gather your attention and consider what would really serve you, your self-care, and your capacity for resilience. Read More
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Mindful Parenting: 5 Tools to Set Healthy Limits for Your Child
While emphasizing structure for your child may not always feel good as a parent, doing so has profound value for kids’ development. Mark Bertin, pediatrician and author of How Children Thrive, explains how to create nurturing boundaries. Read More
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3 Mindfulness Practices for Neurodiverse Meditators
We don’t all meditate the same way—nor do we need to. Sue Hutton offers helpful tips and practices, informed by the autism community, to make mindfulness practice truly accessible. Read More
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Why Can’t I Sleep? 4 Tips for Better Rest
Getting back to sleep in the middle of the night is no small feat. In this short video, Michelle Maldonado offers four ways to help make going to bed—and staying asleep—easier. Read More
