The Huffington Post – Nicola Kluge, Ph.D., M.Sc.
“Mindfulness can help children relax and become more resilient in school and at home. Imagine a fourth grader using specific breathing techniques to relax before a test, and picture a 6-year-old knowing how to calm down before bed-time, and then sleep peacefully. As adults, these children will know how to de-stress at work, and be far more likely to explore natural means of relaxation, such as meditation or deep breathing, before resorting to medication. The best way to introduce mindfulness at a young age is to do so in a fun and engaging manner. The following six mindfulness activities do just that.”(more)