Focus & Attention
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. Read More 
Teens
Kids & Teens
For Teens: Resolve to Reduce Back-to-School Stress
Gina Biegel presents 10 mindful tips for minimizing school stress for teens. Read More
Kids & Teens
How Can Teens REALLY Be Happier?
It’s no secret that scientists condition lab mice to act certain ways by offering them a big incentive—food. When the mice reach it, they get to eat, and are satisfied. In human terms, we’re also conditioned to act a certain way throughout our lives in order to obtain the “cheese” being… Read More
Kids & 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… Read More
Kids & Teens
Now and Then
People often ask me how to introduce teens to mindfulness. One of the best ways to answer that question is to illustrate it through a story from my own life, such as the snorkeling adventure I mentioned in my last post. I find that mixing stories with real-life examples from… Read More
Kids & Teens
Under the Sea
I recently went to Hawaii for the first time, and a friend suggested we go snorkeling to experience the beautiful tropical fish firsthand. I try to be open-minded about checking out new things and I enjoy seeing with fresh eyes, so even though I had learned to swim only a… Read More
