{"id":41962,"date":"2020-06-11T17:55:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-11T17:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/?p=41962"},"modified":"2026-03-31T16:39:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T16:39:59","slug":"mindfulness-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/mindfulness-for-kids\/","title":"Mindfulness for Kids","content":{"rendered":"<body><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\nvar gform;gform||(document.addEventListener(\"gform_main_scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.scriptsLoaded=!0}),document.addEventListener(\"gform\/theme\/scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.themeScriptsLoaded=!0}),window.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){gform.domLoaded=!0}),gform={domLoaded:!1,scriptsLoaded:!1,themeScriptsLoaded:!1,isFormEditor:()=>\"function\"==typeof 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is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-summary\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mindfulness for kids is about paying kind, honest attention to the present moment\u2014what they feel, hear, or notice\u2014without needing to clear their mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mindfulness equips children with tools to build self-esteem, manage stress, and improve focus, academic performance, and emotional resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Core Practices for Kids:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Family Kindness Meditation<\/strong>: Kids try sending kind wishes to loved ones, acquaintances, and even those who challenge them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fun Mindfulness Activities<\/strong>: Kids can be engaged through sensory games (like savoring snacks or creating glitter jars) and appreciation practices (naming &#8220;Three Good Things&#8221;).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Guided Practices<\/strong>: ge-appropriate meditations (from short audio sessions for preschoolers to 8-minute practices for older kids) help children focus on positive moments and breathing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mindful Parenting Tips<\/strong>: When parents practice self-care, active listening, acceptance, gratitude, and forgiveness, they&#8217;re modeling mindfulness for the whole family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"meditate\">How to Practice Mindfulness for Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"tenxhr-wrapper has-black-background\">\n  <div class=\"tenx-page-divider\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>By teaching children meditation and mindfulness skills we help them increase their well-being and enable them to meet the stresses of the world with presence, self-compassion, and openness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to help kids of all ages find their way into practicing mindfulness, it can be helpful to give them an easy definition they can relate to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Help your child build these skills with short, guided practices you can do together. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.mindful.org\/products\/annual-subscription?abtr=true&amp;view=subscribe\">Try the free Mindful app<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Definition of Mindfulness Meditation for Children <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/meditation\/mindfulness-getting-started\/\">Mindfulness meditation<\/a>, at its simplest, is paying attention to what is happening in the present moment. It may be what you&#8217;re feeling, hearing, or anything else you notice. There&#8217;s no special place of calm you have to reach and it&#8217;s not about clearing your mind, it&#8217;s&nbsp;just an honest and kind look at what you&#8217;re experiencing&nbsp;in this moment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Mindfulness Practice for Families<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/author\/christopher-willard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christopher Willard<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One easy way to introduce mindfulness to your children is through informal practices that you can do along with them. Start with a simple kindness meditation\u2014offering good wishes and compassion to others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. <strong>To begin, find a comfortable sitting position.<\/strong> You can even place a hand on the heart. Allow your eyes to close or lower your gaze toward the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. <strong>Bring to mind someone who you really respect and look up to<\/strong>, and who really loves you in return.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. <strong>Notice how you feel as you bring this person to mind<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. <strong>Make a kind wish and send it their way<\/strong>. What would make them happy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. <strong>Next, bring to mind someone else you love and care about<\/strong>: A family member, a friend, a beloved colleague. Just bring this person to mind, sending this person a kind wish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll move from here to a more neutral person. Perhaps someone you don\u2019t know very well: A parent you see occasionally in the pick-up line, a person who delivers your mail, or makes your coffee in the morning. Just bring this person to mind and imagine yourself sending them some kind of kind wish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6.<strong> Lastly, bring to mind someone who has frustrated you lately<\/strong>, someone who is a little difficult. Send this last person a kind wish\u2014something nice for them in their life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. <strong>Check in with your mind and body as you conclude this practice<\/strong>. Allow your eyes to open if they\u2019ve been closed. Notice if there\u2019s any shift<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Teach Mindfulness to Children?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When we teach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/what-is-mindfulness\/\">mindfulness<\/a> to kids, we give them the tools they need to build confidence, cope with stress, and relate to uncomfortable or challenging moments. The earlier we do so in their young lives, the greater the opportunity to help them cultivate resilience and develop and refine their mindfulness practice as they mature.<br><br>Teaching mindfulness to kids can also help shape three critical skills developed in early childhood: paying attention and remembering information, shifting back and forth between tasks, and behaving appropriately with others. These abilities are known as executive functions and they are essential for more advanced tasks like planning, reasoning, problem-solving, and positive social relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Three Benefits of Mindfulness for Kids<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyg.2014.00603\/full\">Studies<\/a> show that the benefits of mindfulness for kids may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. <strong>Increased focus<\/strong>, attention, self-control, classroom participation, compassion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. <strong>Improved<\/strong> <strong>academic performance<\/strong>, ability to resolve conflict, overall well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. <strong>Decreased<\/strong> <strong>levels of stress<\/strong>, depression, anxiety, disruptive behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"td-align-container\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"mindful-block-tenxhr alignfull\"><div class=\"tenxhr-wrapper has-mindful-pink-background\">\n  <div class=\"tenx-page-divider\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<a id=\"activities\"><\/a>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"709\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/magenta-01-e1593099985710.png\" alt=\"Mindfulness Activities for Children - Illustration of a family playing outside together\" class=\"wp-image-42057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/magenta-01-e1593099985710.png 709w, https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/magenta-01-e1593099985710-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section\">Mindfulness Activities for Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"tenxhr-wrapper has-black-background\">\n  <div class=\"tenx-page-divider\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To introduce the idea of mindfulness more directly to your kids, you can use exercises that encourage them to tune into their senses. Make a game out of eating a snack very slowly, savoring the smell, texture, and taste. Or, dive into an afternoon of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/how-to-create-a-glitter-jar-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\">glitter jar<\/a> making with any variety of materials: glitter, different-coloured beads, food colouring and oil, pieces of lego. The DIY craft doubles as a creative exercise and a mindfulness tool to represent the mind settling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Appreciation Practice for Children<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/author\/susan-kaiser-greenland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Susan Kaiser Greenland<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Leading the game:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ask your child: \u201cDo you ever feel disappointed by something or someone?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask: \u201cHow did that make you feel?&#8221;<br><em>Acknowledge their feelings and, if appropriate, talk about them.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Say something like: \u201cI bet even when you\u2019re feeling disappointed there are good things happening in your life, too. Let\u2019s name three good things together.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tips for naming three good things:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Remind your child that the point of this game&nbsp;<em>isn\u2019t<\/em>&nbsp;to pretend they\u2019re not upset when they feel upset. It\u2019s to remember that they can feel two things at once: they can feel grateful for good things while feeling sad, hurt, or disappointed by challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If children or teens have trouble thinking of three good things on their own, brainstorm and help them discover some.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When kids understand that this game is not about sweeping their feelings under the rug, the phrase \u201cthree good things\u201d can become a playful and humorous response to the minor gripes that show up in family life. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parents can encourage kids to remind them to name&nbsp;<em>Three Good Things&nbsp;<\/em>when they\u2019re stuck on a trivial disappointment or minor annoyance, too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To develop a habit of thankfulness, play&nbsp;<em>Three Good Things&nbsp;<\/em>around the dinner table, before bedtime, and at other times when the family is together.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"td-align-container\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"mindful-block-tenxhr alignfull\"><div class=\"tenxhr-wrapper has-kelly-green-background\">\n  <div class=\"tenx-page-divider\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<a id=\"meditation\"><\/a>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"828\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/Green-01-1-e1593099829810.png\" alt=\"Guided Mindfulness Meditation for Children - Illustration of a tent in a forest\" class=\"wp-image-42058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/Green-01-1-e1593099829810.png 828w, https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/Green-01-1-e1593099829810-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/Green-01-1-e1593099829810-768x397.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guided Mindfulness for Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"tenxhr-wrapper has-black-background\">\n  <div class=\"tenx-page-divider\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your child is comfortable with the idea of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/how-to-meditate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">meditation<\/a>, you can offer them tools to refine their own practice. Here are three guided practices developed for kids. Feel free to join your child in these meditations if it helps encourage focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An 8-Minute Practice to Notice Positive Moments<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"layout- align\"><article class=\"podcast js-podcast-player podcast--wrap\">\n\t<button class=\"podcast__playpause js-podcast-playpause\">&nbsp;<\/button>\n\n\t<div class=\"podcast__content\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"podcast__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tA Mindfulness Practice for Kids: Coming Back to the Positive\u2014From Dr. Mark Bertin\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"podcast__seekwrap\">\n\t\t\t<input type=\"range\" class=\"podcast__seek js-podcast-seek\" value=\"0\" max=\"480\">\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<ul class=\"podcast__meta\">\n\t\t\t<li class=\"podcast__duration js-podcast-duration\">8:00<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<audio preload=\"none\" class=\"js-podcast-audio\">\n\t\t\t<source src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/mindfulorg\/Mindful_Kids_Practice_Coming_Back_to_Positive.mp3\">\n\t\t<\/audio>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lie down somewhere comfortable<\/strong>. Let your arms and legs fall to the ground. Close your eyes gently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start to notice how your body changes with each breath you take<\/strong>. Each time you breathe, your belly moves up, and your belly moves down. If it is easier, put a hand on your belly. Or if you want, put a stuffed animal there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Each time you breathe, your belly moves.<\/strong>&nbsp;Your hand, or your toy, rises, and then falls. See if you can count ten breaths that way. Breathing in,&nbsp;<em>one<\/em>, breathing out,&nbsp;<em>one<\/em>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When you lose count, don\u2019t worry about it.<\/strong>&nbsp;That\u2019s normal, and happens to everyone. Come back to whatever number you last remember.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Now, shift your attention to your day<\/strong>. Breathing in, focus on your breath as your belly goes up. Breathing out, focus on something that went well today.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>With each breath:<\/strong>&nbsp;breathing in, noticing your belly move, and with each breath out, noticing something that went well today.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Now, picture something about yourself that makes you proud<\/strong>. Breathing in, focus on your belly moving. Breathing out, picture something that makes you proud of yourself. If nothing comes to mind, that sometimes happens. If that\u2019s how you feel, picture what you\u2019d wish for yourself instead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finally, bring someone to mind who makes you happy<\/strong>. Before we end, try one more practice. Breathing in, notice your belly move. And now, breathing out, picture someone who makes you happy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>As you come to the end of this practice<\/strong>, take a few deep breaths, and start to wiggle your arms and legs. Pause and decide what you\u2019d like to do next.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It\u2019s normal to have thoughts that make us feel scared or bad.<\/strong>&nbsp;We should never ignore anything important, but it\u2019s useful to focus on the rest of our lives too. Take a few minutes every day to notice what has gone well, and see what happens next.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guided Audio Practices for Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. &nbsp;A Meditation for Preschoolers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This guided practice will help you teach your child the basics of mindfulness by drawing on the elements of nature. Follow along as your child observes their experience and explores their strength within.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"layout- align\"><article class=\"podcast js-podcast-player podcast--wrap\">\n\t<button class=\"podcast__playpause js-podcast-playpause\">&nbsp;<\/button>\n\n\t<div class=\"podcast__content\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"podcast__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBe Like Nature: Mindfulness for Preschoolers\u2014From Scott Rogers\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"podcast__seekwrap\">\n\t\t\t<input type=\"range\" class=\"podcast__seek js-podcast-seek\" value=\"0\" max=\"240\">\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<ul class=\"podcast__meta\">\n\t\t\t<li class=\"podcast__duration js-podcast-duration\">4:00<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<audio preload=\"none\" class=\"js-podcast-audio\">\n\t\t\t<source src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/mindfulorg\/preschool-practice.mp3\">\n\t\t<\/audio>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. A Meditation for Young Kids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A body scan meditation is a great way to help your child bring attention to the present moment\u2014especially when emotions or thoughts are overwhelming. They\u2019ll learn to explore sensations in the body while bringing calmness, attention, and appreciation to daytime routines or bedtime rituals.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"layout- align\"><article class=\"podcast js-podcast-player podcast--wrap\">\n\t<button class=\"podcast__playpause js-podcast-playpause\">&nbsp;<\/button>\n\n\t<div class=\"podcast__content\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"podcast__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tA Calming Body Scan: Mindfulness for Kids\u2014From Dr. Mark Bertin\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"podcast__seekwrap\">\n\t\t\t<input type=\"range\" class=\"podcast__seek js-podcast-seek\" value=\"0\" max=\"699\">\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<ul class=\"podcast__meta\">\n\t\t\t<li class=\"podcast__duration js-podcast-duration\">11:39<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<audio preload=\"none\" class=\"js-podcast-audio\">\n\t\t\t<source src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/mindfulorg\/04_Body_Scan_For_Kids_10_Min.mp3\">\n\t\t<\/audio>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. A Meditation for Teens <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Preadolescents and teens can practice mindfulness the same way as adults. Although, practices geared toward this age group often feature language that is more engaging to them. Here is an 8-minute practice, appropriate for older kids, that uses counting breaths to cultivate mindful awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"layout- align\"><article class=\"podcast js-podcast-player podcast--wrap\">\n\t<button class=\"podcast__playpause js-podcast-playpause\">&nbsp;<\/button>\n\n\t<div class=\"podcast__content\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"podcast__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCount Your Breaths: Mindfulness for Teens\u2014From Dr. Mark Bertin\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"podcast__seekwrap\">\n\t\t\t<input type=\"range\" class=\"podcast__seek js-podcast-seek\" value=\"0\" max=\"493\">\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<ul class=\"podcast__meta\">\n\t\t\t<li class=\"podcast__duration js-podcast-duration\">8:13<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<audio preload=\"none\" class=\"js-podcast-audio\">\n\t\t\t<source src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/mindfulorg\/01_Kids_Breath_Counting_Practice_8_Min.mp3\">\n\t\t<\/audio>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"td-align-container\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"mindful-block-tenxhr alignfull\"><div class=\"tenxhr-wrapper has-golden-yellow-background\">\n  <div class=\"tenx-page-divider\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<a id=\"stress\"><\/a>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"797\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/orange-01-e1593099763312.png\" alt=\"Helping Kids Cope with Stress - Illustration of a paper cutout family and house\" class=\"wp-image-42059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/orange-01-e1593099763312.png 797w, https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/orange-01-e1593099763312-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/orange-01-e1593099763312-768x537.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helping Kids Cope with Stress<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"tenxhr-wrapper has-black-background\">\n  <div class=\"tenx-page-divider\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Mindfulness practice can offer your child stress management strategies to calm their nervous system. Below are a few kid-friendly breathing techniques you can demonstrate and do with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Mindful Breath Practices for Children<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Belly Breathing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When breathing in, the belly expands slightly; and when breathing out, it contracts. Do several rounds and return to normal breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Mindful Breathing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply notice the breath and feel it move in the body. You can add visuals and words to make the practice more engaging. For example, on the in-breath ask your child to repeat the phrase, <em>I am a lake<\/em> and on the out-breath, <em>I am calm<\/em>. This technique can be adapted to use any visual and taps into the power of imagination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Teddy Bear Breath<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a great variation of the belly-breathing practice for little ones. Have them lie down with a teddy or stuffed animal on their belly, and let them watch as it moves up and down while they breathe, as if they are rocking it to sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Four Square Breathing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This practice is a useful tool for older children. Breathe in for a count of four. Hold the breath for a count of four. Breathe out for a count of four. Hold the breath for a count of four. Do several rounds and return to normal breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Basic Breath Ball Practice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use a Hoberman sphere\u2014a geodesic dome that can be folded and unfolded\u2014to teach your child basic breath awareness. The toy can be referred to as a breath ball because the dome&#8217;s movements mimic the movements of breathing: as the dome folds inward, we imagine the out-breath contracting; as the dome expands, we imagine the lungs expanding on the in-breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. <strong>Using both hands, gently hold the breathing ball in front of your belly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. <strong>Hold one square on opposite sides of the sphere\u2019s surface<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. <strong>Take a deep breath in<\/strong>. As your belly expands, let the ball expand with it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. <strong>Breathe in fairly slowly<\/strong>, maybe holding momentarily at the top of the breath as you fully expand the ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. <strong>As you breath out, allow the sphere to contract to its smallest size<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. <strong>Repeat a few times<\/strong>. You might even count along in a rhythm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"td-align-container\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"mindful-block-tenxhr alignfull\"><div class=\"tenxhr-wrapper has-ultramarine-blue-background\">\n  <div class=\"tenx-page-divider\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<a id=\"parenting\"><\/a>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"709\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/blue-01-e1593099813690.png\" alt=\"Mindful Parenting Resources - Illustration of four people in a family holding hands\" class=\"wp-image-42061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/blue-01-e1593099813690.png 709w, https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/blue-01-e1593099813690-300x203.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mindful Parenting Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/author\/elisha-goldstein\/\">Elisha Goldstein<\/a> and Stephanie Goldstein<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"tenxhr-wrapper has-black-background\">\n  <div class=\"tenx-page-divider\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to follow the oxygen mask principle: put your own mask on first, before you help your child. The more we discover how to be mindful ourselves, the more we can turn to mindful parenting strategies and appreciate our children\u2019s capacity to be present in each moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s an inner skill set called for in parenting\u2014an awareness of what is, what\u2019s changing, and what matters going forward. In day-to-day life, take the time you need to notice your own feelings, pause before responding, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/how-to-practice-mindful-listening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">practice listening<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7 Things Mindful Families Do Differently<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Embrace Imperfection<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You are going to make mistakes, you are going to hurt your children\u2019s feelings, and you are not going to be able to show up in all the ways you want to or the ways your children want you to, but none of that makes you a bad parent\u2014it only makes you a human one. When you can move into a place of acceptance of this you are able to shift into a greater ease and grace within yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Listen with Curiosity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When we pause and listen to each other more in our lives, we can engage the experiences in our family with a growth mindset. We can see the struggles and triumphs as opportunities for learning and growth. Instead of judging each other, we can get better at recognizing when we don\u2019t understand where the other person is coming from, lean in with curiosity and say, \u201ctell me more.\u201d Or we might try and stand in their shoes to understand their perspective by asking ourselves, \u201cwhy might they be acting this way?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Communicate Courageously<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Being clear and honest with each other about what you need and how you feel is ultimately an act of kindness that creates trust and connection. This means showing up with our partners and kids with an open heart and an open mind. It builds on listening with curiosity and creates space for everyone to feel comfortable to share how they feel and what they need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Practice Appreciation and Gratitude<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While words of affirmation may or may not be your primary love language, we all want to be seen and appreciated and there\u2019s a surprisingly simple way of doing this that can have huge benefits\u2014intentionally practicing being appreciative and expressing gratitude to one another. By taking the time to acknowledge our kids or our partner when they empty the dishwasher or are ready on time, we can shift the culture of the household from demanding and frustrated to cooperative and grateful<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Forgive Ourselves and Each Other<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In practicing mindfulness we come to understand that our mistakes aren\u2019t signs of failing at being a human. Instead, they are opportunities for learning about the inevitable pitfalls of life, what gets in our way and understanding the optimal route to get back into a space of balance and connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The simple phrase of \u201cforgive, investigate and invite\u201d can be enormously helpful. If we have transgressed, we can set the intention to \u201cforgive\u201d ourselves for this wrongdoing, understanding that we can\u2019t change the past, remembering that we aren\u2019t perfect, and realizing that we often make mistakes out of ignorance, confusion or upset feelings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Practice Support and Generosity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Our kids are always watching us, learning how to be in the world and modeling our behaviors. So it\u2019s important that we model this way of being in the world and include them in these acts as often as possible. Want some ideas? You can consider getting involved in service projects at a local school or organization. You can encourage your kids to make pictures or cards for their grandparents or someone who is ill. These small or large acts are the essential healing agent within the family system, our culture, and the world. Ultimately, connection is the cornerstone of well-being and it starts in the family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Remember to Play and Have Fun<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems silly to say that any of us would forget to have fun and enjoy each other but it\u2019s more common than you think. Raising children is probably the most important job you will ever be tasked with and the pressure of raising good humans can be weighty. So much so that we can fall into a pattern of taking things too seriously and being overly focused on tasks (chores, homework, activities, etc.) that we lose the enjoyment of being together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure how to start? 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https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/critic1920-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/critic1920-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/critic1920-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/critic1920-1536x960.png 1536w\" alt=\"Little red riding hood\" width=\"267\" height=\"200\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"posts__badge\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"posts__badge__label\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKids &amp; Teens\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"col-8\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"posts__body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"posts__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/how-to-teach-your-kids-about-their-inner-critic\/\">How to Teach Your Kids About Their Inner Critic<\/a>&nbsp;\t\t\t\t<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"posts__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\tKids need ease and fun when it comes to difficult tasks like challenging negative self-talk, says Dr. Hazel Harrison. She introduces \u201cThe Critical Critter\u201d for exploring self-critical thoughts with your child.\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/how-to-teach-your-kids-about-their-inner-critic\/\" class=\"posts__readmore\"><span>Read More<\/span>&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/mindful\/assets\/img\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"icon icon-arrow-right\" alt=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"posts__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"posts__author\">Hazel Harrison<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"posts__date\">August 8, 2018<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"posts posts--horizontal posts--large \">\n\t<div class=\"grid-noBottom\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col-4\">\n\t\t\t<header class=\"posts__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/when-parenting-gets-tough\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"timberpost\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/Parenting-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/Parenting-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/Parenting-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/Parenting-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/Parenting-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/Parenting-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/Parenting-2048x1280.jpg 2048w\" alt=\"Mindfulness Stressed Parents\" width=\"267\" height=\"200\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"posts__badge\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"posts__badge__label\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKids &amp; Teens\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"col-8\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"posts__body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"posts__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/when-parenting-gets-tough\/\">A Mindfulness Practice for Stressed-Out Parents<\/a>&nbsp;\t\t\t\t<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"posts__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\tTry this mindfulness practice the next time that mean inner voice pops up and starts making parenting harder than needs to be.\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/when-parenting-gets-tough\/\" class=\"posts__readmore\"><span>Read More<\/span>&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/mindful\/assets\/img\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"icon icon-arrow-right\" alt=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"posts__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"posts__author\">Mitch Abblett<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"posts__date\">June 13, 2019<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"posts posts--horizontal posts--large \">\n\t<div class=\"grid-noBottom\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col-4\">\n\t\t\t<header class=\"posts__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/four-ways-to-foster-gratitude-in-children\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"timberpost\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/thanks.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/thanks.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/thanks-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/thanks-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/thanks-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/thanks-1536x960.png 1536w\" alt=\"girl with thank you sign. gratitude\" width=\"267\" height=\"200\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"posts__badge\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"posts__badge__label\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGratitude\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"col-8\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"posts__body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"posts__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/four-ways-to-foster-gratitude-in-children\/\">Four Ways to Foster Gratitude in Children<\/a>&nbsp;\t\t\t\t<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"posts__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\tChildren who learn to practice gratitude are happier and more optimistic in the long run. Try this four-step practice to foster gratitude with your child.\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/four-ways-to-foster-gratitude-in-children\/\" class=\"posts__readmore\"><span>Read More<\/span>&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/mindful\/assets\/img\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"icon icon-arrow-right\" alt=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"posts__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"posts__author\">Maryam Abdullah<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"posts__date\">July 19, 2019<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"posts posts--horizontal posts--large \">\n\t<div class=\"grid-noBottom\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col-4\">\n\t\t\t<header class=\"posts__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/five-ways-to-foster-self-esteem-in-kids\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"timberpost\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/soccer.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/soccer.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/soccer-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/soccer-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/soccer-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/soccer-1536x960.png 1536w\" alt=\"girl with soccer ball\" width=\"267\" height=\"200\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"posts__badge\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"posts__badge__label\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKids &amp; Teens\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"col-8\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"posts__body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"posts__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/five-ways-to-foster-self-esteem-in-kids\/\">Five Ways to Foster Self-Esteem in Kids<\/a>&nbsp;\t\t\t\t<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"posts__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\tParents often respond to children&#8217;s self-doubt by offering praise. But what they really need is help quieting their inner critic.\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/five-ways-to-foster-self-esteem-in-kids\/\" class=\"posts__readmore\"><span>Read More<\/span>&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/mindful\/assets\/img\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"icon icon-arrow-right\" alt=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"posts__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"posts__author\">Eileen Kennedy-Moore<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"posts__date\">June 3, 2019<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"posts posts--horizontal posts--large \">\n\t<div class=\"grid-noBottom\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col-4\">\n\t\t\t<header class=\"posts__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/7-classic-childrens-books-that-teach-kids-mindfulness\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"timberpost\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/7-classic-childrens-books-with-mindfulness-messages.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/7-classic-childrens-books-with-mindfulness-messages.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/7-classic-childrens-books-with-mindfulness-messages-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/7-classic-childrens-books-with-mindfulness-messages-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/7-classic-childrens-books-with-mindfulness-messages-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/7-classic-childrens-books-with-mindfulness-messages-1536x960.jpg 1536w\" alt=\"7 Classic Children\u2019s Books that Teach Kids Mindfulness -Smiling beautiful cute little girl leaning on thick books\" width=\"267\" height=\"200\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"posts__badge\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"posts__badge__label\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBooks &amp; Reviews\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"col-8\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"posts__body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"posts__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/7-classic-childrens-books-that-teach-kids-mindfulness\/\">7 Classic Children\u2019s Books That Teach Kids Mindfulness<\/a>&nbsp;\t\t\t\t<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"posts__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\tAlong with newer children\u2019s books about mindfulness, many beloved picture books also offer mindful messages about kindness, friendship, and contemplating the world around us. Here are a few of our favorites.\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/7-classic-childrens-books-that-teach-kids-mindfulness\/\" class=\"posts__readmore\"><span>Read More<\/span>&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/mindful\/assets\/img\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"icon icon-arrow-right\" alt=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"posts__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"posts__author\">Christopher Willard<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"posts__date\">May 5, 2020<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When we teach mindfulness to kids, we equip them with tools to build self-esteem, manage stress, and skillfully approach challenges. 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