“If every child in the world is taught meditation, we would eliminate violence in the world within one generation.” —The Dalai Lama At this trying time on our planet, his philosophy is music to my ...

Let’s be honest: when it comes to bedtime, even the most behaved children protest. If you’re dealing with a particularly fussy child at night, you might want to consider helping them to unwind and ...

Everyone can benefit from finding their center and introducing a bit of mindfulness into their routines — kids included. Numerous studies have shown the benefits to introducing mindfulness practices ...

Mindfulness, aka focusing on being aware in the present moment through meditation, yoga, and breathing exercises, has numerous mental health benefits for adults. But what about when it comes to kids?

Author Anne Lamott once said in a TED talk that, “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” She was so right, and meditation is one of the best ways to ...

MINDFUL PRACTICE: Elise Cross leads a meditation class for Asheville kids at Urban Dharma. Photo by Tim Cross The benefits of meditation for adults are well-researched and supported by science.

As mask mandates and talk of vaccines continue, it's unsurprising that kids may feel anxious about what's happening in the world around them. Coupled with heading back to school, parents may wonder ...

Morning meditation offers children a peaceful start, fostering calmness and readiness for daily challenges. This practice ...

Chelsea Silver has been meditating for more than four years. She’s kind of a meditation pro, and she’s only in the fourth grade. “After I normally do meditation, it helps me feel a lot calmer in ...

Many children struggle to unwind at bedtime due to screens, stress and overstimulation. Meditation offers a surprisingly effective solution, slowing heart rates, reducing stress hormones and improving ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Ask any parent to get their child to meditate, and they will probably laugh in your face. In fact, some of you reading this are probably shaking your heads in wonderment at the ...