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Along with newer children’s books about mindfulness, many beloved picture books also offer mindful messages about kindness, friendship, and contemplating the world around us. Here are a few of our favorites. Read more

A growing number of books for kids explore mindfulness themes like focusing on the breath, self-acceptance, and self-compassion. Here are three new books worthy of your library. Read more

What we wish most for our children is that they may be happy. When facing times of crisis, or simply life’s regular ups and downs, what can we do to support our children’s search for sustainable happiness? Read more

Busy schedules, digital devices, long commutes—all of this leads to families who are disconnected from each other as never before. Here are 7 ways mindfulness can strengthen your relationships, increase your well-being, and bring the family back together. Read more

Adolescent development isn't all hormones and drama. As Daniel Siegal explains, it's a time when teens begin to foster greater compassion and kindness. Read more

New research shows that classroom-based mindfulness programs can aid the development of executive function abilities in young children, while also helping them cope better with stress. Read more

Explore this mindfulness practice that parents and kids can do together—offering good wishes and compassion to others. Read more

Chris Willard shares his journey from being homeless to teaching awareness at Harvard Medical School. Read more

Does meditation help students navigate stressful thoughts, or set them up to be more passive? A look into the debate around meditation in schools. Read more

Considering how to make the children in our lives better people helps us reflect on how we ourselves can be more compassionate. Read more