How to Help Back to School Anxiety. Plus, 5 meditations to help
Learn how to help back to school anxiety It’s that time of year: when lazy summer days turn into what is often a frenzied back to school craze. Some kids and parents look forward to this new chapter. After all, it is an exciting time. But for many, back to school is a stressful time […]
Can Kids Meditate? Plus 7 easy meditations to try
Learn how meditation can help kids with transition Like most adults, meditation probably isn’t something you learned when you were a kid, but rather a practice you learned as you got older. Meditation at any age is beneficial, but think back to your childhood: how could meditation have helped you better navigate your youth? Would […]
How to Help Kids with Transition
Learn how meditation can help kids with transition Transitions can be tough for little ones to navigate, especially during times when routines are more relaxed than normal, like during weekends or seasonal breaks. Transitions can cause a host of negative emotions, like meltdowns and anxiety. Every child is different, but meditation is a simple practice […]
The Impact of Meditation on Children’s Mental Health
Learn how meditation can improve mental health A recent CNN article stated that due to the expiration of pandemic relief funding, school districts in America will soon begin widespread layoffs of teachers, support staff, after-school care, tutors, and mental health service providers. In Denver, Colorado, loss of this funding threatens the continuance of a pilot […]
What is Moving Meditation? Plus, how kids can easily practice
Explore moving meditation Balancing work, family life, and everyday stressors is more of a challenge than ever. Meditation is a great practice to help mitigate the increasingly busy world. But for so many, the thought of sitting quietly for a set period of time isn’t appealing or realistic. Moving meditation is a type of meditation […]
What is World Meditation Day? And, how to make it meaningful for kids
Learn about World Meditation Day It seems most of us are overworked, overwhelmed and stressed out. In today’s hustle culture of trying to do more, be more, and have it all, we find ourselves sacrificing the most important things in our lives: time with our children, family and friends, and often our calm, health, peace, […]
The Benefits of Forest Bathing
Explore the benefits of forest bathing There is an easy way to help kids (and yourself) feel less stress, anxiety, depression and overwhelm. It’s free, doesn’t require a prescription, is readily available, and often overlooked. It’s a practice called forest bathing. Start your plan What is forest bathing? Forest bathing is the practice of being […]
Meditation For Kids Anxiety
Discover how meditation can help reduce anxiety in kids According to JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association), 20.5% of youth worldwide struggle with symptoms of anxiety. In other words, every 1 in 5 kids globally are experiencing anxiety. This is an increase of nearly 50% since 2012. With limited mental health resources for kids, […]
7 Common Types of Meditation and How They Help Kids
Learn about the 7 most common types of meditation According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) children as young as eight years old spend, on average, six hours per day on a screen. Combined with over scheduling, content overload, and the rising mental health epidemic, kids today are more stressed than previous generations. In a […]
3 Meditation Practices to Help Kids When They’re Sick
Explore 3 meditation practices to help kids when they’re sick Some of the most practical uses and benefits of meditation and mindfulness are experienced when a child is ill. Meditation is certainly not the cure for the common cold or flu, but if your little one is in need of a bit of comfort, you […]
