Focus
Major Study Will Track How Meditation Affects Teenagers
The largest study of its kind will examine the effects of mindfulness on teens and their mental health.
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Teens
Compassion
Teens Are Better Off When Parents Practice Self-Compassion (Study)
A new study finds that children of mindfully self-compassionate parents tend to have lower rates of anxiety and depression.
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Focus
3 Common Myths About the Teen Brain
Dan Siegel, bestselling author of Brainstorm, on the subject.
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Kids and Teens
How Meditation Can Help Teens With Cancer (study)
A recent study suggests mindfulness-based meditation can benefit diagnosed teens with sleep and depression issues.
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Compassion
Beginning With the End Documentary Premiere at SXSW
David Marshall's documentary film about a hospice class in Rochester, New York, where students learn to care for dying, is making its way to South By Southwest next month.
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Focus
The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain with Dr. Daniel Siegel
Dr. Daniel Siegel discusses his New York Times bestseller Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain.
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Kids and Teens
Mindfulness and Incarcerated Youth (Study)
A study from New York University on incarcerated youth suggests cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness could lower anti-social behavior and recidivism.
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Calm
Teens Get More than Higher Test Scores with Mindfulness
Beyond grades, this study suggests that teens can rewire their ability to regulate attention and stress.
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Calm
For Teens: Resolve to Reduce Back-to-School Stress
Gina Biegel presents 10 mindful tips for minimizing school stress for teens.
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Kids and Teens
Advice for Teens: Living Your Dreams
After participating in the Wisdom 2.0 Youth conference, blogger Gina Biegel reflects on the power of perseverance. There are times when fear can prevent us from following our dreams and goals. Fear or other such feelings are like monsters under our beds or in our closets and might lead…
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