Mindfulness
Mindfulness is simply paying attention to the present moment, without judgment or getting carried away with emotion. Kids love to practice mindfulness! Research suggests it can help them to handle difficult situations and emotions and improve focus--it is great for parents and siblings too!
https://innerexplorer.org/compass/family_onboarding
FREE app for daily mindfulness the whole family can use!
Inner Explorer program is a series of daily 5-10 minute audio-guided mindfulness practices. The program focuses on key areas of development, bringing mindfulness to education and helping students prepare for learning. Daily practice teaches kids the practical techniques to appropriately handle difficult emotions such as stress, anxiety, anger and more. Inner Explorer offers programs for all age-groups (PreK-12) that help students with the following themes:
Discovering Breathing and Relaxation Exercises
Learning Awareness of Senses
Using Thought and Emotional Regulation
Developing Compassion and Connection
Promoting Social Emotional Learning
https://www.headspace.com/covid-19
These are part of a larger collection in the Headspace app — FREE for everyone — called Weathering the storm. It includes meditations, sleep, and movement exercises to help you out, however you’re feeling.
https://insighttimer.com/meditation-topics/children
Explore this FREE collection of guided mindfulness for children and teens. Designed for easing nerves, building self-confidence, and having a restful night’s sleep.
