Mindfulness has all kinds of incredible benefits for adults, from decreasing stress and improving mood to helping with emotional regulation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could pass on those benefits to your kids" Unfortunately, asking your kiddo to join you for a meditation class isn’t likely to go over well. But moms Anna Lozano and Lindy Sood, who are certified mindfulness-based stress reduction instructors and co-founders of Love Powered Co., have developed ways to help kids practise mindfulness that are fun for them.
Though kids might not have the same daily stresses as adults, they are inundated with activities and screens that they experience mindlessly, so they often don’t have time to connect with how they’re feeling?until there’s a meltdown. Mindfulness is all about being in the present moment, which can help kids recognize their emotions and needs earlier, before they’re overcome by them. Want to give it a try" Here are five tactics to use at home. 1. Do a breathing exercise

If you’ve never tried meditation before, it’s as simple as sitting down and focusing on the sounds and feelings of your own breath. But for some kids, sitting still is anything but simple. When you want to get your kid involved, Lozano suggests getting colourful pillows and playing some soft music to help get them interested “You want to create a calm, peaceful and loving space so they start to get intrigued about what’s to ...