Each of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness is generally seen as a stage of learning to be completely mindful in each moment. That is, the first stage is to focus on being aware of the body. This is often done by simply focusing one’s attention on the breath. From there, the rest of...
Mindfulness is nothing other than present-moment awareness, an open and friendly willingness to understand what is going on in and around you. It means living in the present moment(which is not the same as thinking about the present moment) without judging or ignoring anything or getting carried...
What's more, a study found that learning mindfulness helps kids succeed in school. That's because it trains the brain to pay attention."It doesn't solve math equations for kids,"said Mariam Gates. She is the author of This Moment Is Your Life."But mindfulness does help us focus on ...
The fifth installment of the Gift Guide is packed with graphic novels! I’ve got some terrific selects for you, both fiction and non-fiction, including some for kids and some for teens. Nearly all are new this fall! As was the case with my middle-grade installment, I gave a lot of ...
Kids are absolutely able to harness the transformative powers of mindfulness! In fact, it has been argued that it iseasierfor kids, because their conditioned patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving are less ingrained than in us! Mindfulness provides an opportunity for “time in” – a chanc...
Kabat-Zinn is credited for having brought mindfulness meditation into the medical sector of our western society, and now it has been brought into public schools. One program in California for children on welfare called MBCT-C is a “psychotherapy for anxious or depressed children adapted from MBCT...
What mindfulness can do is remarkable. Once the domain of Buddhist monks or the ‘alternative’, mindfulness has made its way into modern medicine and modern life, and the world is taking notice. You don’t need anything special to start and you don’t need a lot of time. Five minutes ...
One of the most effective is mindfulness meditation, which involves focusing your attention on the present moment. Steer Clear of Alcohol It’s common to see people dealing with anxiety by drinking alcohol. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant, which can initially help you feel more ...
Posted in Family, Grandparenting, Uncategorized | Tagged adventure, creativity, mindfulness, self care, urban adventure | 5 Replies Gratitude And The Children’s Hour Posted on June 21, 2016 8 I’ve been having a secret contest with myself, waiting to see how long it will take me to ...
Pick one of the thinking philosophies that have become prevalent in education and include it alongside your teaching strategies. These includeHabits of Mind,Depth of Knowledge, andMindfulness. For more details on these, click the links. Expect students to think critically as they work, look inward...