Meditation can often seem like something that feels unattainable for full-grown, totally mature adults. So the idea of meditation for kids? On paper, it can seem laughable at best and downright ...

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 ...

Meditation helps kids reduce impulsivity, control emotions and ease stress. May 21, 2013— -- The words "zen" and "child" don't exactly go together, but that hasn't stopped a growing number of ...

De-stressing has become a vital part of our crazy lives and peace is something we crave more and more. Our kids are no exception. Not only do they have to deal with adjusting to each new life stage ...

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 ...

Do you remember your first day of middle school? Nervously walking through the halls … worried you’d be late for a class … forgetting your locker combination. We all experienced the stressful ...

Yoga and meditation are no longer something practiced mostly by adults and hotels are catching on, according to a recent article in The New York Times. "To help children feel more relaxed and less ...

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.

One hectic morning, in a rush to hustle my three kids out the door, I found my 8-year-old son sitting cross-legged in the bathroom, eyes closed, his hands resting gently on his knees. He said he was ...

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 ...

Just like a bit of quiet, meditative practice can do wonders for mom, it can just as easily become a part of your child’s life and help them become a more confident, thoughtful and mindful person.