Mindfulness for Kids Who Hate Meditation
Mindfulness is a great practice to get your kids in the habit of. But what exactly is mindfulness? Many people equate mindfulness with meditation. While meditation can help kids learn mindfulness, it’s not the only way they can learn to be mindful. Mindfulness is simply a state of being in which the mind is focused […]
Sports and Mindfulness for Kids
Mindfulness training has been increasing in popularity as sports psychologists have seen how even the best athletes experience intruding negative thoughts during their most important events. If your youth is into sports, having them learn mindfulness from a young age can benefit them in a number of ways. To see some of the ways mindfulness […]
Activities That Encourage Mindfulness in Children
Creating a daily mindfulness practice is a great idea. Sitting with your child and helping them focus on their breathing or doing other exercises focused on mindfulness is a great way to help them learn to remain calm in hectic or stressful situations and gain a sense of control over their minds and bodies. But […]
Mindful New Year’s Goals for Kids
Experts agree that making goals, whether they are for the new year or at other times, is a good idea for kids as young as preschool age. As we step into the new year and make our own resolutions or intentions for the coming year, it’s a good time to introduce our children to the […]
Teaching Kids Mindful Gift Giving
We all know that kids love receiving gifts, whether it’s for their birthday, Christmas, or other holidays. But the fact is, most kids equally enjoy giving gifts, and that is something we should definitely encourage. There are many benefits to gift-giving and many ways that we can encourage our children to become excellent gift-givers all […]
Helping Children Stay Mindful During the Holidays
The holiday season is about fun and enjoying family time together. But the constant hustle and bustle can be stressful for adults. Did you know it can be just as stressful for kids? Today we’ll talk about expert tips to help your child stay calm and mindful during the season so they can enjoy the […]
Positive Reinforcement and Mindfulness for Children
When working on mindfulness with your child or children, there are some important key concepts to remember. One of them is that as you make mindfulness a daily practice, you never use punishment to coerce your child to join in with a mindfulness session. Instead, be like Now Cow from Kelly Caleb’s popular Now Cow […]
Mindfulness and Depression in Children
If you have a child experiencing feelings of sadness, loneliness, or depression, you may feel at a loss as to what to do to help them. Of course, the first thing you will do is bring them to their healthcare provider and follow whatever treatment plan they provide, but is there more you could be […]
How to Raise a Grateful Child
This week, a lot of us are focusing on what we are thankful for. No matter how you feel about the holiday of Thanksgiving, it doesn’t hurt to take time out to consider what we are most grateful for. But is that something we should do just once a year? Or would it be better […]
10 Consequences of a Lack of Sleep in Children
Last week, we discussed mindfulness as a way to achieve good sleep hygiene. What we didn’t discuss in detail is why good sleep hygiene is so important for both children and adults. There are consequences to a lack of sleep, especially over a long period of time. Everybody has a sleepless night once in a […]