Minding Our Minds

Welcome Families!
“The practice of mindfulness is
simply being AWARE of what is
happening right now.”
 Mindfulness is an EVIDENCE-BASED program that has many benefits for
children and adults!

I feel I feel I am fully

I feel
dd included calm. present.
safe!
!

We are KIND and EMPATHETIC!

 Benefits for Children Include:

 Improved overall well-being

 Reduced  worries, anxiety,  and distress
 Reduced reactivity  and  aggression,
 Improved  sleep
 Increased self-esteem,
 Greater  calmness,  self‐regulation  and  awareness. 
 And yes...improved academic achievement!

Evidence for the Impact of Mindfulness on Children and Young People

Kathrine Weare, The Mindfulness Schools Project
Mindfulness: What is it and Why Use it?
 Mindful Practice
2 minute practice for adults (or anyone).

1 minute breathing practice for

kids.
 Mindfulness Practices at Home

1. Grounding in Five
2. Mindful Minute and
Cards
3. Breathing Exercises
4. Grateful Jar
5. Mindful Music
6. Reflection Journal
Takeaway Resources

The Calm app

$69.99 per year after Mindful.org
FREE 7-day trial. Tons of FREE mindfulness articles.
(Free for educators). Type “children” into the search
box.

Mindful Parenting
by Kristen Race, Ph.D. YouTube
Search “Mindfulness for
kids”
 Thank Your for
Attending!
“The best way to capture moments is to pay attention.”
~Jon Kabat-Zinn

Additional Questions? Just ask!

Meghan Ciacchella: ciaccme@lc-ps.org
Julie Eldridge: jleldrid@gmail.com
Kathrine Olenczuk: kolenczuk@oakland.edu