There is a mental health crisis among teens, but mindfulness, the once hoped-for magic bullet, misses its target.
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Packed with creative, effective ideas for bringing mindfulness into the classroom, child therapy office, or community, this book features sample lesson plans and scripts, case studies, vignettes, and more. Leading experts describe how to harness the unique benefits of present-focused awareness for ...
Mindfulness and meditation have benefits for kids including reducing anxiety and improving self-esteem. See mindfulness activities for children and teens.
Yoga for teens. Simple ideas, props, books and more to get your teen started with the calming and destressing tools of yoga. Kids Yoga Stories
-For grades 8-12 –Video with Printable Teacher’s Guide -Available on DVD or Online Digital Video Streaming Teens 101 is a multi-media initiative towards reaching, guiding, empowering, and inspiring youth through the issues that can affect their mental health and well being. The series communic...
Designed for mid-to-late elementary-age children, but don’t be surprised if younger and older kids enjoy them too! For Older Children Designed for middle-to-high-school-age kids, but don’t be surprised if elementary-age children and adults find them helpful too! For Teens Steady, ...
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A note for adults: Your attention, balance, and compassion have a powerful effect on everyone in your lives, especially on children and teens. Kids notice when their caregivers are calm, composed, and joyful, and they learn from our examples. That’s why I encourage you to develop your own...
This is a great game for any child who is three years old and up. The playing cards invite both children and parents to practice important social and emotional skills while they are playing, which gives them the opportunity to learn how to express their thoughts and ideas and regulate their...