Classroom focus and student regulation remain central challenges. In this episode, we explore mindfulness as a classroom-based strategy.

Our guest, Stefanie Lachenauer, educator, author of "Let the Glitter Settle", and 2025 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year, discusses what mindfulness actually looks like in real classrooms and how teachers can introduce it in ways that students understand and accept. Rather than positioning mindfulness as a trend or compliance tool, she explains how it can be framed as a practical skill that supports attention, emotional regulation, and learning.

The conversation addresses common misconceptions, developmental considerations across grade levels, and the limitations educators should recognize. Most importantly, it highlights how implementation depends not just on teacher intent—but on helping students see relevance and value for themselves.