In the children’s classic Olivia, the protagonist, a stylish Manhattan piglet, “is very good at wearing people out. She even wears herself out.” On a single page, author and illustrator Ian Falconer ...

New research shows that mindfulness can help children sleep better; here, 6 mindfulness activities for kids to try now with your wee ones. Helen Egger, MD is a pediatric doctor, early childhood mental ...

Children are uniquely suited to benefit from mindfulness practice. Habits formed early in life will inform behaviors in adulthood, and with mindfulness, we have the opportunity to give our children ...

It’s normal for back-to-school anxiety to creep in as the summer days begin to count down. The unknown can be scary, as one wonders who their teacher will be, whether they will be with their friends, ...

Mindfulness is something we all need right now. As a therapist who often works with the whole family, I'm a firm believer in something called "co-regulation." This means trying to figure out ways to ...

In our smartphone-centric and distraction-prone society, the simple act of sitting quietly in a chair to focus only your breathing might seem novel, but it can have real benefits: If you can keep your ...

With all the focus on the medical realities and political struggles centered on the Coronavirus, it’s easy to overlook how the struggles effect the emotions and mental health of society’s most ...

A student in New York City practices emotional awareness after completing an online guided meditation video for kids. Credit: Sarah Garland / The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report covers one topic ...

A new study shows promise for a new approach to weight loss. There may be a new secret ingredient to the tried and true methods of diet and exercise for weight loss. A new study has shown that ...