Gratitude Games and Ideas for Kids

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Intention Statements, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this

Free Mindful Parenting Online Conference

Dear friends, My friend and acclaimed mindfulness author Michelle Gale is hosting her first ever “Mindful Parenting in a Messy World Online Conference” from September 18th- 20th! Registration

How To Mend Strained Relationships During The Holidays

Image by Pixabay The holidays are a bittersweet time for many. All too often, joyous images of togetherness fail to match the messy reality of family relationships. If you’re estranged from your

Mindfulness Worked for Me in My Pregnancies and Labour… Even Before I Knew What it Was!

I try not to think about how many years have passed since I gave birth to my four children! Time literally does fly! But since I have become involved with mindfulness I can look back at that time in my

Hot Air Balloon Ride: A Guided meditation for Kids, Children’s Visualization For Sleep & Dreaming

A beautiful guided meditation for children at bedtime to help promote a night of peaceful sleep with restful dreams. (Suitable for all ages.) Your child begins with a hot air balloon ride, visiting

Why Teens Turn from Parents to Peers [Video]

Best-selling author and renowned neuropsychiatrist Daniel Siegel explains why adolescents turn to their peers and away from their parents for security, attachment, and approval.Instance

Blowing Bubbles

Sharon invokes the joyous freedom of “Blowing Bubbles” in this second video of her series. The Buddha said, “life is like bubbles in the stream.” Sharon uses this classical Buddhist

Meditation for Kids – The Butterfly – Kids’ Meditation

This is a playful visualization to help your child focus and relax each body part, one at a time, leaving them feeling peaceful, calm and relaxed. Language and length geared toward kids 6-9

Mindful Parenting

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Parenting, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this topic– the emotions

Dealing With Entitled Kids

Do your kids suffer from the “abundance paradox’? Do they feel entitled to have it all? Notice: Are they more likely to feel disappointed when they don’t get what they want

BEDTIME – GUIDED MEDITATIONS for Children

Michelle has created 10 special bedtime meditations for children aged 5 and upwards. Meditation at bedtime encourages the child to release the day and aid a good nights sleep. To let go of all

Mindful Parenting [Video]

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Bringing Mindfulness to Marriage Changes

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Marriage Changes, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this topic– the emotions

Meditating with Kids

Loving-kindness meditation does far more than produce momentary good feelings. Research shows compellingly that it actually puts people on “trajectories of growth,” leaving them

Mindfulness at Christmas

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How To Get Over Rejection

Rejection is always painful; it need not be a tragedy.Instance 1330 Mindfulness WorksheetsStep-by-step guidance for developing mindfulness for your health, relationships, career,

Raising Kind Kids

Greater Good Science Center parenting expert Christine Carter explains how to foster kindness in kids–a key to their happiness.Instance 1330 Mindfulness WorksheetsStep-by-step

Stay at Home Parents-Mindfulness Exercises for Stress

Stay at home parenting is not the easy job some would think it is. Being at home all day with your kids often means you have a 24 hour a day job. Your spouse comes home from work and wants a break, but

Gratitude Letter

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Gratitude, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this topic– the emotions

Gottman’s Marriage Tips

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Overcoming Childhood

Our childhoods have a deep and often seriously troubling impact on our adulthoods;  what happened at 5 will still be coloring how things are for us at 55. It’s something we need to learn to

Clarifying Emotions

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Clarifying Emotions, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this topic– the emotions

Releasing Limiting Beliefs [Audio]

Releasing Limiting Beliefs, by Tara Brach:  

Facebook Dharma [Audio]

Facebook Dharma, by Bob Stahl:  

Guided Relaxation and Healing for Children & Parents

Published and Updated May 25, 2010 Tension, anxiety, anger, fear, and confusion can be dissolved within minutes simply by following this video. Have your children or students listen once a day to make

Melting Into Love [Audio]

Melting Into Love, by Anam Thubten:  

Mindfulness for Children [Video]

Published on Feb 9, 2015Mindfulness Matters captures children’s perspective on Still Space, Acts of Kindness (AOK), Attitude of Gratitude and more in Fahy National School, Westport, Co Mayo, Ireland.

Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO)

Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) is an almost inevitable danger in the modern world, where we’re surrounded by suggestions of how life might be perfect. But there are better and worse ways of dealing

Mindfulness for Kids – “Just Breathe”

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Parenting With Equanimity and Warmth [Audio]

Increasing the Power of Our Relationships

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Power of Relationships, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this

Wise Speech [Audio]

Wise Speech by Shahara Godfrey: So, I am trying to keep this simple so it sounds ambitious, but it’s pretty simple. I am going to talk tonight as to why speech, and I want to use why speech as a frame

Mindful Family: Practice These Fun Mindfulness Exercises Together

The Mindful Family: Practice These Fun Mindfulness Exercises Together Raising your kids to be mindful will only work if you, as parents, also participate in mindfulness exercises. The following fun mindfulness

Mindfulness in Close Relationships [Audio]

Mindfulness Exercises for Emotionally Disturbed Kids

Often times children, in general, are never taught to be mindful or present in the moment. Even adults struggle with this skill. Children who are labeled as having Emotional Disturbance struggle with mindfulness

Mindfulness Exercises for Kids: Explain With Books

Are you a parent intent on teaching your child mindfulness because you realize how valuable it will be for them today and in the future? Are you struggling to determine the best way to explain the concept

Sex, Survival and Social Drives [Audio]

A talk on sex, survival and social drives by Martin Aylward: I’m giving you a very consistent attention, or we’re endeavoring to give a consistent attention to this elusive experience of being here

Mindfulness of Speech [Audio]

A talk on mindful speech by Donald Rothberg: This evening is a theme that really continues from last night. And the theme for this evening is speech practice and mindfulness looking at a number of different

Strategies for Mindful Parenting

Mindfulness is a state of consciousness that allows you to lead a happier life. It allows you to stay aware of your thought processes and make better decisions. Mindfulness is particularly valuable when

Help Kids Develop Mindfulness

Individuals of all ages benefit greatly from developing mindfulness through introspective exercises. These activities train your mind to fully appreciate the sensations and sentiments around you. Mindfulness

Mindful Connection

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Connection, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this topic– the emotions

Facilitating Your Listening

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Realizing How Others Respond to Me

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Mindfulness of Dating

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Dating, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this topic– the emotions

How Do People React To Me

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What Value Do You Have of People

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What Mood are You Generating in Others

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Timing Your Contributions to Conversations

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The impact of your emotions in relationships

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Emotions In Relationships, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this

The Difference Between Your Private and Public Conversations

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Conversations, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this topic– the emotions

Stepping up Your Support of Others

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Support of Others, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this topic– the emotions

Relating to Romantic Relationships

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Romantic Relationships, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this

Perceiving Pointlessness in Relationships

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Pointlessness in Relationships, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect

Opening to Sprouting Relationships

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Sprouting Relationships, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this

Noticing Your Patterns of Communication

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Communication Patterns, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this

Mindfulness of Judging your Romantic Relationships

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Judging Relationships, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this

Listening Deeply

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Listening Deeply, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this topic– the emotions

Keeping Score with Others

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Keeping Score, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this topic– the emotions

Increasing Your Connection With Others

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How Are You Enlivening Others

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Enlivening Others, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this topic– the emotions

Having More Nourishing Conversations

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Nourishing Conversations, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this

Fostering Connection with Others

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Fostering Connection, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this

Feeling Attraction to Others

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Feeling Attraction, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this topic– the emotions

Experiencing Joy in Relationships

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Joy in Relationships, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this

Educating Others Effectively

 To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Educating Others, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this

Daily Assessment of Relationship

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Closing Down in Relationships

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Closing Down, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this topic– the emotions

Being Honest in Romantic Relationships

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Assessing vs Judging Others

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Assessing vs. Judging, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this

Are You Controlling Relationships

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Controlling Relationships, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this

Addressing Others’ Concerns

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Addressing Others Concerns, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this

Reducing Holiday Stress

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Holiday Stress, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this topic– the emotions

Snow Globe Exercise for Kids

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on an Exercise for Kids, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this

Snack Preparation Exercise

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Snack Preparation, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this topic– the emotions

Pebble Bag Treasure Quest

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on A Treasure Quest, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this topic– the emotions

Parenting Happily

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Parenting Happily, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this topic– the emotions

Mother of All

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise: Mother of All, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this topic– the emotions

Mindfully Doing Schoolwork and Tests

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Schoolwork & Tests, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this

Mindful Parenting 101

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Parenting 101, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this topic– the emotions

Mindful Family Calendar

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Mindful Family Calendar, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this

Knowing Fear – Partner Exercise

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Knowing Fear, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this topic– the emotions

Food Contemplation for Kids

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Food Contemplation for Kids, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this

Family Engagement

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Family Engagement, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this topic– the emotions

Inspiring Trust

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Inspiring Trust, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this topic– the emotions

Adding and Subtracting Emotional Energy Within Others

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Emotional Energy, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this

Building a Network of Support

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Networks of Support, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this

Mindfulness of Triggering Others

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise of Triggering Others, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this

Facing Challenges By Others

To begin this Mindfulness Exercise on Facing Challenges, please bring kind awareness to– why you chose this topic– how your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on this

Mindfulness Exercises for Parents

Parenting often provides daily challenging experiences. For example, everyone is buckled in the car ready to go and one child announces they need to go back inside to go potty. After getting 3 minutes

How To Enhance Mindful Relationships

The great thinkers, artists, saints and sages across time have asked us to “Know thyself”: Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom. – Aristotle Observe all men, thy self most.  –