Mindfulness for Kids Who Hate Meditation
Mindfulness is a great practice to get your kids in the habit of. But what exactly is mindfulness? Many people equate mindfulness with...
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Jennifer McGinnis
- Jan 23
- 3 min
Sports and Mindfulness for Kids
Mindfulness training has been increasing in popularity as sports psychologists have seen how even the best athletes experience intruding...
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Jennifer McGinnis
- Jan 16
- 3 min
Activities That Encourage Mindfulness in Children
Creating a daily mindfulness practice is a great idea. Sitting with your child and helping them focus on their breathing or doing other...
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Jennifer McGinnis
- Jan 9
- 3 min
Mindful New Year’s Goals for Kids
Experts agree that making goals, whether they are for the new year or at other times, is a good idea for kids as young as preschool age....
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Jennifer McGinnis
- Dec 19, 2022
- 3 min
Teaching Kids Mindful Gift Giving
We all know that kids love receiving gifts, whether it’s for their birthday, Christmas, or other holidays. But the fact is, most kids...
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Jennifer McGinnis
- Dec 12, 2022
- 3 min
Helping Children Stay Mindful During the Holidays
The holiday season is about fun and enjoying family time together. But the constant hustle and bustle can be stressful for adults. Did...
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Jennifer McGinnis
- Dec 5, 2022
- 2 min
Positive Reinforcement and Mindfulness for Children
When working on mindfulness with your child or children, there are some important key concepts to remember. One of them is that as you...
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Jennifer McGinnis
- Nov 28, 2022
- 3 min
Mindfulness and Depression in Children
If you have a child experiencing feelings of sadness, loneliness, or depression, you may feel at a loss as to what to do to help them. Of...
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Jennifer McGinnis
- Nov 27, 2022
- 3 min
How to Raise a Grateful Child
This week, a lot of us are focusing on what we are thankful for. No matter how you feel about the holiday of Thanksgiving, it doesn’t...
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Jennifer McGinnis
- Nov 13, 2022
- 3 min
10 Consequences of a Lack of Sleep in Children
Last week, we discussed mindfulness as a way to achieve good sleep hygiene. What we didn’t discuss in detail is why good sleep hygiene is...
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Jennifer McGinnis
- Nov 7, 2022
- 4 min
Mindfulness and Good Sleep Hygiene for Children
If bedtime is a struggle for your child, we have good news for you. If they have a hard time switching off and getting ready to sleep,...
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Jennifer McGinnis
- Nov 1, 2022
- 3 min
Can Mindfulness Improve My Student’s Grades?
It would be wonderful if there were a magic wand that could improve your student’s performance in school immediately. Unfortunately, no...
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Jennifer McGinnis
- Oct 24, 2022
- 3 min
The Power of Mindfulness for Children
Children, especially the youngest children (those under 10 or 12), have very little control over their lives. They have to wake up and go...
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Jennifer McGinnis
- Oct 17, 2022
- 3 min
Making Mindfulness for Children a Habit
We’ve been discussing mindfulness exercises for children, especially mindfulness exercises that are fun. So by now, you understand that...
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Jennifer McGinnis
- Oct 10, 2022
- 3 min
3 Ways to Make Mindfulness Fun For Children
Mindfulness can seem like a lofty concept, even to adults. It may seem inherently connected to mental health and psychological therapy....
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Jennifer McGinnis
- Oct 4, 2022
- 3 min
4 Mindfulness Exercises for Children
In many of our posts, we recommend doing mindfulness exercises with your children or class. But what mindfulness exercises are you...
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Jennifer McGinnis
- Sep 26, 2022
- 3 min
Mindfulness for Children When They Are Angry
An angry child can leave you feeling helpless and even a little heated yourself. But if you have practiced mindfulness with your child on...
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Jennifer McGinnis
- Sep 19, 2022
- 3 min
Children’s Anxiety Coping Skills Toolbox – Part 3
Are you the parent, teacher, or therapist of a child who suffers from anxiety? If so, there are many things you can do to help your child...
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Jennifer McGinnis
- Sep 12, 2022
- 3 min
Children’s Anxiety Coping Skills Toolbox – Part 2
Are you the parent, teacher, or therapist of a child who suffers from anxiety? If so, there are many things you can do to help your child...
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Jennifer McGinnis
- Sep 5, 2022
- 3 min
Children’s Anxiety Coping Skills Toolbox – Part 1
Are you the parent, teacher, or therapist of a child who suffers from anxiety? If so, there are many things you can do to help your child...
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