Science-based articles on education, neuroscience and contemplative practices like mindfulness, meditation, yoga, for school teachers and parents.
This page brings together articles and resources for teachers, educators and parents on contemplative practices like mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and their connection with education, neuroscience, cognitive processes, innovation and technology in order to support academic and social engagement, develop self-understanding and critical and analytical capacities. I share articles from trusted sourc
09/11/2020
For parents and youth during this second wave and quarantine
Recommended reading from our friends at mindful.org
Mindful Parenting: 5 Tools to Set Healthy Limits for Your Child:
https://bit.ly/3m6qX3m
The OMC offers dedicated mindfulness resources for young people. Learn more here:
https://donothing.uk/
07/10/2020
Buddhist books for kids, for those of you interested:
Can you recommend some Buddhist books for kids? Can you recommend some Buddhist books for kids? We answer your questions about Buddhism and meditation.
23/06/2020
What Happens When Meditation Replaces School Detention | Our Children Elementary school replaces traditional detention with mindful meditation. Meditation's use in treating behavioral issues in students.
22/06/2020
In Honour of Father's Day: 5 Special Things About Parent-Child Relationships ❤ - https://mailchi.mp/dalailamacenter/april72020-438392
19/05/2020
Will the Pandemic Have a Lasting Impact on My Kids?
Research on wars, natural disasters, and other crises reveals how to protect our children’s mental health.
In sum take note of: amount of exposure, loving caregivers, calm caregivers, and finding a higher calling and purpose.
Thanks to The Greater Good Science Center!
Will the Pandemic Have a Lasting Impact on My Kids? Research on wars, natural disasters, and other crises reveals how to protect our children’s mental health.
16/05/2020
Science fiction and fantasy can sometimes be underappreciated, but recent research suggests it can help kids bounce back from adversity.
How Reading Science Fiction Can Build Resilience in Kids Science fiction and fantasy gets a bad rap—but recent research suggests it can help kids bounce back from adversity.
15/05/2020
Harvard Health put together some videos and webinars on Emotional Wellness and resiliency during coronavirus. Video #4 offers specific tips for parents who are looking for strategies to help support the emotional health of their children during this crisis. Other links and resources are also worth exploring.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/coping-with-coronavirus
Coping with coronavirus - Harvard Health Perhaps you're older, worried that you may become infected and seriously ill. Maybe you're doing your best to keep your family healthy while trying to balance work with caring for your children while schools are closed. Or you're feeling isolated, se...
13/05/2020
List of activities and resources appropriate for this "at home time". There are activities in English, Spanish, German and more, for everyone from 5 to 100 years old! Thanks to Mind and Life Europe for this wonderful list!
www.mindandlife-europe.org In this extraordinary time of the coronavirus we are all needing to adjust to a unique situation. This includes in particular the schooling of children and youngsters, most of which is being conducted online or in other ways that present numerous new challenges. It would not appear at the moment tha...