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Sep 21, 2014
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." --Benjamin Franklin
The Importance of Mindfulness In Children
While meditation practices are usually associated with adults, there is a growing movement focused on implementing mindfulness practices to optimize the health, well-being and happiness of children. From helping kids thrive in school, to being an effective intervention with autism, to even serving kids suffering from cancer and other serious health conditions, meditation is showing that it can have a significant long-term positive affect on child development.
BE THE CHANGE
For more thoughts and ideas about the benefits of meditation for kids, visit the aptly named Teaching Children Meditation website. More ...
