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Have you been looking for kid friendly tips for your children to practice mindfulness?

 

Are you interested in introducing your child to meditation & mind breaks?

 

These are some of the top apps for raising mindful, calm kids!

 

Mindfulness, yoga and meditation for kids are all popular topics these days; and for good reason. Not only are these practices good for adults, but there are proven benefits to children regularly practicing as well. With these easy to use, fun and engaging apps, your child will be on their way to being mindful OMazing kids!

 

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The benefits of mindfulness and meditation for children

There have been numerous studies conducted over the years that prove the benefits of children practicing mindfulness and meditation. Below are just a few of the benefits of each.

Benefits of mindfulness

• strengthens their self-control.
• lowers their anxiety and stress levels.
• increases positive moods.
• impacts better decision making.
• improves emotional control.
• increases their self-esteem.
• promotes positive health and body image.
• improves social skills and communication.

 

 

 

 

Benefits of meditation

• teaches tips to regulate emotions.
• helps to reduce stress & anxiety.
• provides opportunities to unplug.
• helps promote changes in the brain.
• teaches proper calm breathing techniques.
• promotes a peaceful & calm environment.
• builds emotional & psychological resilience.
• helps to increase focus.

 

 

8 apps for kids to practice mindfulness & meditation

 

1. Dreamy Kid

Available on: App Store

Dreamy Kid offers meditation for kids 3 – 17. They offer general meditations for sleeping, confidence-building, positive-thinking,  Affirmations, Sleep Stories, Healing Activities, and Issue-Based meditations for ADD and/or ADHD, anxiety, and overeating. Included is a timer, gentle background ambiance selections, a link to their online community and so much more!

 

 

2. Smiling Mind

Available on: App Store and Google Play

Smiling Mind offers mindfulness exercises for children, and can be used at home or in the classroom. Their mindfulness programs offer activities for stress, sleep, attention & concentration, well being, relationships, performance, and sport. Their programs are developed by psychologists and educators to help bring balance to your life; kids and adults alike!

 

 

3. Mindful Powers

Available on: App Store

Mindful Powers is a kid centered , holistic app to that helps build social-emotional learning through the power of play. It is built on a skills-based methodology that helps children in early and middle childhood build a healthier relationship with life, stress, and anxiety. Mindful Powers assists kids in bringing calm to their lives through mindful play and focused time. It helps kids relax, master mindfulness and regain focus!

 

 

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4. Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame

Available on: App Store and Google Play

The Sesame Street app encourages kids to Breathe, Think and Do to calm feelings and work through tough situations. Breathe by helping them calm down. Think by having them think through their problem or feelings. Do by having them work out a plan to fix the problem or calm the situation. These three simple steps makes it easy for children to practice mindfulness and learn breathing techniques!

 

 

5. Three Good Things: A Happiness Journal

Available on: App Store and Google Play

Three Good Things: A Happiness Journal is all about taking the time out of your day to think about and journal three good things that happen throughout your day. This is a great app for older kids, and for younger kids, it can be done with the help of an adult.

 

 

6. Stop, Breathe, & Think Kids: Focus, Calm and Sleep

Available on: App Store and Google Play

Stop Breathe & Think Kids: Focus, Calm and Sleep is a great way for kids to discover the benefits of having quiet time, to help with restful, calming and peaceful sleeping. Children choose from various missions to guide them and help them find their own force field of calm!

 

7. Insight Timer

Available on: App Store and Google Play

Insight Timer has a HUGE collection of guided meditations and music to help kids find calm and peace before bed. It’s like the Google of meditations, music, courses, yoga and more for not only kids, but adults as well. Insight Timer has something for every child’s needs and wants, and is a great way for them to have access to multiple practices all in one place!

 

 

 

Related post: Help reduce your child’s anxiety with these tools

 

 

 

8.  Wellbeyond Meditation for Kids

Available on: App Store

Wellbeyond offers meditations for kids so that they can reap the benefits early on of calming breathing techniques and taking breaks. They use technology, creativity, whimsical art, along with a blend of ancient wisdom and modern research to create kid friendly meditations!

 

 

 

 

Mindfulness and meditation resources

These are some of my favorite mindfulness and meditation resources for children (and adults too!).

Expandable Balls

Expandable balls are great for teaching children deep, calming breaths. The plastic ball expands, and can be used to simulate breathing techniques.

Woodstock Chimes

Woodstock chimes are a great way to get children to relax and calm their feelings. These calming chimes can be used inside or outside, and can provide soft, subtle sounds for children.

Tibetian Singing Bowls

These provide soft, gentle sounds and can be used at the beginning or end of a meditation or mindfulness practice. Tibetian singing bowls let off peaceful and tranquil vibrations.

 

 

What to take from this

The most important things to takeaway from this is to recognize the importance of mindfulness and meditations play in the mental health and positive development of young children. Things in their everyday lives are not as they used to be, and for some children this can be very hard to grasp. Children are very resilient beings, but drastic changes could have lasting effects. Having them engage in mindfulness activities, practice meditating, and incorporating simple mind breaks into their daily routine could be all the difference in them developing into caring, kind, patient adults! These practices are worth it!

 

Have you given any of the above mindfulness and meditation apps a try? Are there any others that I may have left off the list that you think should be included? Let me know below in the comments!

 

Cheers to raising OMazing kids!

Anitra J.