Kids and Teens
Calming Hands: A Mindfulness Practice for Kids to Ease Difficult Emotions
Try this creative, calming mindfulness practice for kids and families, designed to help ease difficult emotions and manage stress.
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Kids and Teens
Welcome to Mindful.org's health section for kids and teens, a dedicated space where parents, educators, and caregivers can find mindfulness resources tailored for children's well-being. Our content is designed to nurture young minds, offering engaging articles, activities, and guided practices that promote emotional health, concentration, and a positive mindset in kids. From playful mindfulness exercises to strategies for coping with anxiety, our resources help children build resilience and develop healthy habits for life.
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Anxiety
Grieving the Old You: What to Do When You Feel Lost in Motherhood
Mothers often have to let go of the person they were before—a rocky road that can lead to grief, anger, and pain. Yet, with surrender and self-compassion you can navigate the difficult emotions and discover the mother you’re becoming.
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Kids and Teens
Join the Nanalympics! 6 Ways to Get Playful with Mindful Movement
With Nana, Mona, and Russell, moving your body is never boring. Here are some Nanalan’-inspired mindful movement ideas to help you shake up your exercise routine, keep moving throughout the day, and connect with your playful inner child.
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Compassion
Embracing Change: What Nanalan’ Teaches Us About Saying Goodbye
When Mona loses her red balloon, she also learns some mindful lessons for navigating the sadness that can come with farewells.
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Compassion
Learning to Wait: Mindful Ideas From Nanalan’
Most of us don’t like waiting for something we want. Is that so wrong?! Explore the mindful wisdom of Nanalan’ and we just might see the upsides of having to wait.
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Compassion
Mad, Sad, or Glad? Nanalan’ and a Mindful Approach to Navigating Emotions
Learning to be aware of how we feel is key to emotional intelligence. In this episode of Nanalan’, Mona learns that emotions are a normal part of life, and how empathy and creativity can help us navigate difficult emotions.
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Compassion
The Whole Child Matters—What It Means to Have Mindfulness in Schools
More schools are bringing meditation to their classrooms. Writer Leslie Garrett spoke to teachers and mindfulness leaders about how it supports students, teachers, and their wider communities.
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Compassion
Russell Did It! What Nanalan’ Teaches About Honesty and Problem-Solving
If there’s a more endearing way than Nanalan’ to learn about the importance of telling the truth to ourselves and others, we haven’t found it yet. Check out these mindful messages embedded in the show that will resonate for all ages.
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