Mindfulness Practices for Families
When parents and children are feeling big emotions, it’s good to find some calm. Simple mindfulness practices for families can help.
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Mindfulness in Early Childhood
Mindfulness is growing in popularity just about everywhere. Parenting and early childhood settings are no exception. There is good reason for this enthusiasm. Mindfulness has been used with adults to reduce stress, bolster overall health and psychological functioning, and assist a return to wellness following adversity. We are learning that mindfulness may also support healthy adult-child relationships.
In 2018, ZERO TO THREE set out to explore the topic of mindfulness to learn what the research says about mindfulness in parenting and caregiving through a comprehensive literature review. Through focus groups and a member survey, we also asked early childhood professionals about how they are using mindfulness in their work, and their hopes for integrating mindfulness further. The resources offered here were developed to share what we have learned from the research and the field, and represent the beginning of our effort at ZERO TO THREE to increase understanding of how mindfulness can support early childhood development.
Loving Yourself as You Are (There’s No Such Thing as a Perfect Parent)
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Getting Started with Mindfulness: A Toolkit for Early Childhood Organizations
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Mindfulness Is a Parent Superpower
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Mindfulness for Parents
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Mindfulness for Early Childhood Professionals
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Executive Summary and Literature Review
Executive Summary: How Can Mindfulness Support Parenting and Caregiving?
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Infographics
Mindful Eating for Infants and Toddlers Start with you
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Mindfulness in Early Childhood Settings
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What is Mindfulness?
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Positive Parenting Infographic
Positive parenting describes a set of parental behaviors that support your child's capacity to love, trust, explore and learn. Learn the key elements of positive parenting and how you can incorporate them in everyday moments.
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Activities and Practices
Mindfulness Practices for Families
When parents and children are feeling big emotions, it’s good to find some calm. Simple mindfulness practices for families can help.
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Caring For Yourself While You Care For Children
It might be hard to imagine fitting mindfulness into your busy routine. That’s why we recommend brief practices that can be used throughout the day to care for yourself and stay present with the children.
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Mindfulness Breathing Exercises
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