Mindfulness has been a buzzy term for years now, with a slew of mental health experts and celebrities raving about the perks of focusing one's attention on the present without judgment. But while a ...

Children enter the world "quite present," says Blake Lown Beers, founder of Little Renegades, a company that makes mindfulness products and educational tools for children. But as they begin to grow, ...

Many years ago, when my daughter was a toddler, I decided to introduce her to the concept of mindfulness, which is most simply defined as the ability to observe thoughts and feelings non-judgmentally, ...

This post was co-authored by Laurel Bongiorno, Ph.D., and Kimberly Quinn, Ph.D. Not being present is exhausting. In this near-post-pandemic era, mindfulness talk has become the new centerpiece of our ...

Researchers report children who used a mindfulness app at home for 40 days showed improvements in several aspects of mental health, including reductions in stress and negative emotions such as ...

I believe that we all have the inner resources and strength to overcome our challenges. By using mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems theory, and often a solutions focused ...

Elementary schoolchildren who took mindfulness training two times a week for two years slept an average of 74 extra minutes a night, a new study found. That boost in total sleep time included an ...

The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. By Hilary A. Marusak, Wayne State University Now that 2021 is here, many are looking for ...

Back when Travis M. Spencer’s daughter was in fourth grade, there were times when she struggled to fall asleep. On those nights, Spencer used to take a few minutes for mindfulness. First, Spencer ...

How can mindful parenting help you become a lifelong resource for your child with autism? An expert from ChildFirst Behavior Therapy shares the value of being present in each moment. At times, mindful ...

New research shows that mindfulness can help children sleep better; here, 6 mindfulness activities for kids to try now with your wee ones. Helen Egger, MD is a pediatric doctor, early childhood mental ...

Elementary schoolchildren who took mindfulness training two times a week for two years slept an average of 74 extra minutes a night, a new study found. That boost in total sleep time included an ...