Mindfulness has been a buzzy term for years now, with a slew of mental health experts and celebrities raving about the perks of focusing one's attention on the present without judgment. But while a ...

Writing, reading, math and mindfulness? That last subject is increasingly joining the three classic courses, as more young ...

What do children and adolescents need to be successful in life? When this question arises, a common answer is “a good education.” Academic success is the goal that is emphasized in standards-based ...

Parents, like teachers, know first-hand how kids can flare up. How a simple, "no," can lead to an "I hate you." Or how a perceived slight can lead to a physical altercation on the playground. Teaching ...

Charlotte Todd receives funding from the National Centre for Population Health and Wellbeing Research (NCPHWR). This research was also undertaken with support from the Austin Bailey Foundation. Helen ...

If you’re interested in teaching mindfulness for kids, here’s a list of children’s picture books and nonfiction books that will help you introduce the concept of mindfulness to a child. Mindfulness is ...

Local elementary schoolers may soon be more emotionally intelligent than many adults. All elementary schools in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) will be practicing mindfulness ...

Mindfulness is beneficial to school-aged children in a variety of ways, including enhancing mental health, building resilience and improving behavior, according to research. Parents and teachers who ...