Mindfulness has been a buzzy term for years now, with a slew of mental health experts and celebrities raving about the perks of focusing one's attention on the present without judgment. But while a ...
Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, a clinical psychologist based in Princeton, New Jersey, told TODAY Parents that mindfulness is about being aware of one’s present moment experience without judgment. "It ...
Holiday chaos can fuel parents' stress and negative thinking about themselves and their family. Mindfulness protects parents from spiralling into negative thinking cycles and helps them respond calmly ...
Back when Travis M. Spencer’s daughter was in fourth grade, there were times when she struggled to fall asleep. On those nights, Spencer used to take a few minutes for mindfulness. First, Spencer ...
TAMPA, Fla. — At 8:30 a.m. on a sunny winter day, the cafeteria tables at the Patricia J. Sullivan Partnership Elementary School are packed. Dozens of students – from kindergarten through the fifth ...
Giving kids and teens the gift of mindfulness is like planting seeds in a garden. Pause, breathe, notice, return – these are quiet actions that cultivate conditions for growth and well-being. Strong ...
Botany for Kids associates Grace Jackson and Grace Schmalz operate the new summer camp program at Point Loma Native Plant Garden. (Photo courtesy of Botany for Kids / Coastal Sage Gardening) Botany ...
As an 11-year old, Hawn watched a “duck-and-cover” Cold War atomic bomb preparation film in school. Its frightful effect on her developed into anxiety and panic attacks that lasted through young ...
As our kids continue to deal with the fallout of the pandemic, mindfulness can help them cope and become more resilient. Nelosa Getty Images/iStockphoto Stop and smell the roses. Live in the present.
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In such a digital age, it can be hard for kids to drown out the noise. In today’s busy world, it’s hard to find time away from the noise and focus on yourself. The same holds true for kids. "All of us ...
Mindful breathing can be done almost anywhere and helps calm your mind and body. Body scanning helps you notice how your body feels without trying to change it. The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding exercise helps ...