Teaching kids to look after their minds is just as important as teaching them how to care for their bodies. Introducing children to meditation early on — along with establishing healthy sleep routines ...

School, homework, extracurriculars, testing, and sports can be extremely stressful and overwhelming for kids in even the best of times. But children who struggle with managing their emotions and ...

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 ...

Megan Sweet and her 12-year-old son, Malcolm, have been going on a lot of walks during the COVID-19 pandemic. During these treks, they stop and smell flowers during the day or watch the sunset at ...

“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 ...

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 ...

The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Imagine you’re in a boat floating down the river. Your boat isn’t just any boat and the river isn’t just any ...

With school schedules getting busier, screen time increasing, and daily routines becoming more demanding, children today need simple practices that help them stay calm, focused, and emotionally ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alice G. Walton, PhD is a writer who covers health and mental health. A piece on Upworthy.com last month featured a Baltimore ...

Morning meditation offers children a powerful tool to navigate busy schedules and demanding routines. Just a few minutes of quiet breathing can significantly improve focus, reduce stress, and enhance ...