Here is part 2 from the New York Times excellent series on mindfulness for children... the big takeaway? Mindfulness training can be applied at every age to foster resiliance. Don’t make mindfulness seem like something only to be used in times of trouble — present it across a child's development as a tool to be used in a variety of situations.
The New York Times has recently released a series of Well Guides describing how children of all ages can benefit from mindfulness - the simple practice of bringing a gentle, accepting attitude to the present moment. In this installment we look at impacts on infants. In our next installment, we'll continue on with how mindfulness training can impact Toddlers, Young Children, Older Children and Teens...
We are so excited about ClassDojo and their amazing video series - short, engaging vignettes for young children on amazing topics like empathy, kindness, perseverance and mindfulness! Kids will love the characters and learn all about these important topics in a fun and entertaining way... check it out!
In the last few years mindfulness has emerged as a way of treating children and adolescents with conditions ranging from ADHD to anxiety, autism spectrum disorders, depression and stress. The science for kids is in...
Kids in social-emotional learning programs that are coupled with mindfulness show greater empathy, perspective-taking, and emotional control. Learn why kid-focused mindfulness training (the kind we spearhead and practice at Kidevolve) can and should be a key ingredient in SEL learning programs at home and at school.
When Alyson Schafer talks, parents listen. As a therapist, author of 3 extraordinary parenting books, and an internationally acclaimed parenting expert and speaker, Alyson empowers families by sharing her principles, rules and tools for raising happy and healthy kids. Here's her latest take on how to bring mindfulness into your home... and check out her beloved Chocolate Meditation! Sounds delicious (not to mention, easy to implement).
