Training attention and awareness from an early age
Explore the neuroscience of mindfulness and age-appropriate meditation practices for children. Learn how meditation changes brain structure, which techniques work at different ages, and how to implement sustainable family mindfulness routines backed by research.
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How meditation physically changes the brain—from default mode network quieting to prefrontal thickening and amygdala reactivity reduction.
31 completedDifferent meditation techniques for different ages—from focused attention to loving-kindness, movement-based practices to visualization.
31 completedEvidence-based curricula including MindUP, Mindful Schools, and .b—what works, optimal dosing, and how to adapt for your family.
31 completedNavigating restlessness, resistance, and real-world obstacles—plus the crucial role of parental co-practice.
31 completedAge-appropriate durations, habit stacking, apps and resources, and creating sustainable family mindfulness routines.
31 completedStart with Lesson 1 and work through at your own pace. Each lesson builds on the previous one.
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