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 ...

There is relatively little formal research on the benefits of meditation on children with autism, but pediatric occupational therapists have been unofficially using mindfulness with their patients ...

She notes a few studies have shown that meditation does help kids in the classroom. “Children who do engage in meditation have better selective attention, meaning they are more able to focus on the ...

Teaching meditation to children worldwide fosters global peace and enhances their personal growth, creativity, emotional intelligence, and mental well-being. Early meditation practices promote ...

While meditation is regularly practiced by only a fraction of Americans, its popularity is growing, especially for children.

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 ...

Meditation is a simple tool that helps us slow down and take a breath (literally).

Experts say kids who feel anxious about the COVID-19 pandemic or have trouble falling asleep may benefit from developing their own meditation practice.

Children too can benefit from learning how to switch from being busy to being calm through meditation. [Image source: Cathy Johnson] In many ways, children are better than adults at embracing the ...

To help your child get the benefits of mindfulness and meditation, here's a curated list of meditation apps designed for kids.