Mindfulness is being aware of all that is in the present moment — our feelings, the sensations in our bodies, the sounds, sights, and smells of the world around us. Mindfulness is noticing.

Mindfulness has been a buzzy term for years now, with a slew of mental health experts and celebrities raving about the perks of focusing one's attention on the present without judgment. But while a ...

Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, a clinical psychologist based in Princeton, New Jersey, told TODAY Parents that mindfulness is about being aware of one’s present moment experience without judgment. "It ...

Starting this year, all public schools in New York will be required to offer time each day for “mindful breathing” exercises intended to improve mental health. The intent is to help reduce and better ...

Dr. Maidenberg recommends children repeat their mantra one to three times per day as a gentle routine, plus anytime they feel ...

As an 11-year old, Hawn watched a “duck-and-cover” Cold War atomic bomb preparation film in school. Its frightful effect on her developed into anxiety and panic attacks that lasted through young ...

Many years ago, when my daughter was a toddler, I decided to introduce her to the concept of mindfulness, which is most simply defined as the ability to observe thoughts and feelings non-judgmentally, ...

In such a digital age, it can be hard for kids to drown out the noise. In today’s busy world, it’s hard to find time away from the noise and focus on yourself. The same holds true for kids. "All of us ...

Mindful breathing is one of the best ways we can calm the stress response in the brain. It is a strategy to turn to when, for instance, our children are throwing a temper tantrum in the grocery store ...

Holiday chaos can fuel parents' stress and negative thinking about themselves and their family. Mindfulness protects parents from spiralling into negative thinking cycles and helps them respond calmly ...

Every family carries patterns. Some patterns support growth, while others may create hidden obstacles. Today, a growing movement of mindful families is choosing to notice those patterns with kindness ...

All New York City public schools will soon be required to offer 2 to 5 minutes of mindful breathing exercises to students every day, Mayor Eric Adams announced on Tuesday. Officials said educators ...