Mindfulness for Children

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) studies recommend mindfulness/meditation practices to improve mood, behavior, and quality of life for both child and caretaker. Actor Goldie Hawn, through the organisation MindUP, (https://mindup.org) has been working with neuroscientists, cognitive psychologists, and educators to develop a mindfulness curriculum for schools due to the research that shows its many benefits. The author lives in Minneapolis, MN.