As our world becomes a bit less predictable day by day, children need continued reassurance, support and encouragement. Working toward heightened mindfulness and meditation can help children to maintain focus, calm, and resilience.
www.greatergood.berkeley.edu has a guide to well being and other resources
- 30 day mindfulness program called “Find Calm and Nourish Resilience” with a variety of topic based mindfulness meditations
- On their Facebook page at Mindful@home, Mindful.org has weekly Monday/Wednesday/Friday 3pm ET live meditations.
- In addition, Mindful.org has many great articles (ie. Befriending our emotions, meditations to foster deep gratitude, sparking joy, a kindness practice for families)
5 Free mindfulness meditation apps: operate on ios, android and web (see descriptions on Mindful.org “Free Mindfulness apps Worthy of Your Attention)
1. Smiling Mind has teen resources with specific mindfulness areas of meditation (sleep, relationships, etc.)
2. UCLA Mindful is a resource based in the science of mindfulness
3. Stop, Breath, Think- explore “all sessions” to access free meditations
4. 10% Happier- a relatable, no-nonsense way to learn mindfulness (1 week free)
5. Insight Timer– free trial under “the basics”
Sites for Mindfulness Quotes:
www.positivepsychology.com (76 most Powerful Mindfulness Quotes: Your Daily Dose of Inspiration) Download the Three Mindfulness Exercises Pack and 12 Mindfulness Quotes for Quotes for the Day)
Mindfulness Activities for Teens:
info@mindbe-education.com 30 Mindfulness daily activities, which promote a balanced life.