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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Is your child having trouble with emotional regulation or processing strong emotions? Meditation might help Don't expect kids to sit still and quiet through an entire meditation session; instead try ...

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 ...

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 ...

Erica Eihl speaks in a voice that her kindergartners can hear only if they are as quiet as the church mice in children’s storybooks. And with a couple of squirrelly exceptions, they stay that quiet ...

While meditation is regularly practiced by only a fraction of Americans, its popularity is growing, especially for children. A survey by the National Institutes of Health reported a nearly 28 percent ...

Editor’s Note: This article is made possible through a sponsored content partnership with New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Michele Erich knows how isolation like that brought about by the pandemic ...

As mask mandates and talk of vaccines continue, it's unsurprising that kids may feel anxious about what's happening in the world around them. Coupled with heading back to school, parents may wonder ...

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.