Present Moment is All You Got!
To instill the habit of Mindfulness in children, the first important step is to start practicing yourself. Remember the Rule : Children adapt 10% of what you say & 90% of what you do!
The purpose of teaching mindfulness to children is to make them aware of their own thoughts & tune their mind to build focus.
With this practice, they are able to understand how emotions manifest in their bodies. It will help them control their impulsive behavior.
Guided Meditation is a great way in going forward with Mindfulness with children. Guide them to practice.
Please remember always that “Mindfulness is a journey”.
Continuing to our series on “Definitive Guide to Mindfulness with Children,” let us put on some emphasis on children’s attention seeking, behavior traits etc. (Read Chapter One) Chapter Two The Attention Paradigm Your child needs attention and as a parent you must give that attention. Now am sure you would have heard of Negative Attention … Read more
I am starting this “Definitive Guide to Mindfulness with Children” series. An attempt to bring about the awareness for the importance of mindfulness is our lives. Chapter One It doesn’t matter what goals you have for yourself or your children, practicing mindfulness can support you through your journey of life & relationships. We shall talk … Read more