Mindfulness for Children – CHILLIN’ CHILDREN

MindfulnessInSchools.org conducted a study of mindfulness in children and young adults revealing a multitude of meditation benefits in the areas of:

  • Academic performance
  • Anxiety
  • Cognitive retention
  • Depression
  • Feelings of happiness and well-being
  • Hostility and conflicts with peers
  • Positive emotions
  • Reactivity
  • Self-awareness
  • Self-care
  • Self-esteem
  • Sleep
  • Social skills
  • Substance use

When we teach mindfulness to kids, we equip them with essential tools to build confidence, manage stress, and navigate challenging or uncomfortable moments. Introducing mindfulness early in their lives maximizes their chances to cultivate resilience and develop a refined mindfulness practice as they grow.

Mindfulness education can significantly enhance three critical skills that are developed in early childhood:

Attention and Memory

Teaching mindfulness helps children pay better attention and retain information, which are foundational skills for learning.

Task Switching

Mindfulness aids children in smoothly shifting between different tasks, improving their adaptability and efficiency.

Social Behaviour

Mindfulness encourages appropriate behaviour with others, fostering better social interactions and relationships.

These abilities, collectively known as executive functions, are crucial for more advanced tasks such as planning, reasoning, problem-solving, and maintaining a positive outlook. By nurturing these skills through mindfulness, we set children on a path to greater academic success, emotional well-being, and social competence.

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Louise N
October 3, 2024

Natalie is a kind and caring practitioner who takes a substantial amount of time to cater to individual needs. I can particularly recommend her online meditation library, which is great for at-home practice and offers a large range of guided meditations.

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Michelle Boyd
August 16, 2024

My favourite way to spend a Monday night, is to visit the Alite Mind studio for Group Meditation Natalie has created a warm and cosy space to unload your worries & stresses of the day. Stepping into the room feels like being enveloped in a giant hug. Her presence is very calming and I leave feeling refreshed and have clarity of mind. I thoroughly enjoy the sessions

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Ildi
August 13, 2024

I have felt consistently supported and safe with the compassionate, authentic, gentle care provided by Natalie, at a truly difficult and challenging time :)

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Nicole Laughton
August 13, 2024

I highly recommend Natalie at Alite Mind she supported me through a very high stressful time in my life. I felt safe, supported and understood all the way through our sessions. I took the opportunity to become a member to her meditations and they too are amazing, her voice is so calm and soothing easy to follow. Natalie is very professional, kind and compassionate. Thank you for all you have done to support me in my time of need.

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Deb Harvey
July 16, 2024

I love my Tuesday morning meditations at Alite Mind. The atmosphere is so relaxing and welcoming and the session is just lovely, like a warm hug! I always leave feeling rejuvenated and relaxed. Thank you!

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Rach Jenkins
June 10, 2024

Nat is amazing very supportive and helpful to learn more about meditation The group is a Wonderful safe and comfort zone

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