Mindfulness,meditation

Mindfulness & Children

August Sept 2012 120

Although at its beginning stages, research on mindfulness practices with children and adolescents, as well as approaches to parenting, is finding similar benefits to those found for adults.  I have listed some programs that train teachers and mental health professionals how to facilitate mindfulness in children and teens. There are also books and articles presented on this subject.

Mindfulness Programs for Children & Teens:

Mindful Schools

.B Mindfulness in Schools

Inner Kids

Mind Up

Still Quiet Place

Articles on Mindfulness with Children and Teens:

When Mindfulness Meets the Classroom

Using Meditation to Help Close the Achievement Gap

Testing Mindfulness in the Early Years

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