Mindfulness

Wendy O'Leary, co-author of Breathing Makes It Better, offers insights and suggestions for how to support children who are struggling.

Wendy O'Leary shares a short practice and reflection on emotion, imagination, and the power of connecting with our bodies.

Wendy O'Leary, co-author of Breathing Makes It Better, shows children how to relate to feelings of anxiety and shares a breathing exercise to help them feel calmer.

This vibrant deck explores the powerful qualities of animals and nature, inspiring children to discover the same strengths in themselves.

This guide offers complementary activities for teachers and caregivers to lead with children when reading Breathing Makes It Better.

Sitting Still Like a Frog offers a wealth of mindfulness, awareness, and practice resources for children in the classroom and at home.

This craft project is a very tangible way to give children (and adults!) an experience of mindfulness.

Heather Sanche, author of The Life of the Buddha, and her daughter lead you through a simple meditation you can do with your children.

Inspiration and tips on how to share a quiet moment of family meditation together with your children.

A 4-part series of talks by Sumi Loundon Kim on mindful parenting.

Breathing Makes It Better was written to help children aged 3–6 learn to work with difficult emotions using mindfulness, awareness, and breathing.

This activity, developed at the Middle Way School, guides students in the practice of offering in a fun and engaging way. Students learn about tea service and making offerings as a way to show respect, which can enhance the student-teacher relationship. The lesson builds an understanding of awareness, lineage, reciprocity, gratitude, and simple acts of kindness.