special needs Archives - Teaching Children Meditation

Seeds of Peace with Thich Nhat Hanh

mindful walking for children blog - picture of feet walking on ground

mindful walking – meditation for kids

Seeds of Peace with Thich Nhat Hanh

mindful eating – meditation for kids

Energy awareness for meditation

Confidence and creativity - advanced techniques woman and girl sitting meditating - with view of their chakra energy centres Energy awareness to help with SEN

Connecting to energy to teach children

Selective mutism and meditation for a teen with trauma

selective mutism and meditation in teens

Meditation skills and Autism

How we can help kids on the spectrum reduce stress with mindfulness.

Can children with Autism or ADHD learn meditation?

In my experience of teaching meditation (sometimes called mindfulness) I’ve noticed over the years how it’s become a popular way to help adults and children reduce the symptoms of stress and support a healthier lifestyle. From teaching, I already knew how effective meditation was for kids, but I asked myself “could children, with additional support […]

Should meditation be compulsory for the school curriculum?

Today I was browsing social media and read the headline ‘should meditation be compulsory in our schools?’

Star Meditation for kids of all ages – free

I was meditating one day and I was inspired by this star meditation idea to help kids relax, reduce anxiety and feel a stronger, peaceful connection with the world. It may be ideal for bed time or to help kids simply relax. It may help with bullying too.

High energy children – trying to teach them meditation

Expert advice about high energy children and mindful meditation Listen to the founder of Connected Kids present a few ideas when trying to teach high energy children meditation and mindfulness. Want to know more? Foundation course – to teach your kids and teens mindful meditation Professional Training – to become a verified Kids Meditation Teacher […]

New online talk – this month

The 3 things your child needs for mental health – online talk We’ve just announced our next online talk It’s about using meditation and mindfulness to support the 3 things your child needs for mental health development. There are limited places – the talk is live and available as a recording too. Useful links… […]