What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is the practice of being aware of your body, mind, and feelings in the present moment in order to bring more peace and focus to your life.

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Facts about mindfulness: 

1. Mindfulness doesn’t require a lot of work. We can incorporate mindfulness with simple practices that are proven to benefit our mental and physical health.
2. Mindfulness is easy! Anyone can do it and benefit from it, adults and kids alike.
3. Mindfulness is a way of life.  Mindfulness can bring awareness and calm into every part of our lives and cut down stress. A few minutes a day is all it takes.
4. Mindfulness is evidence-based. Science has documented its benefits on our health, happiness, and relationships.

Here are some simple things to do with your kids: 

• STOP and be mindful: Teach the basics of mindfulness with the acronym STOP – Stop • Take a deep breath. • Observe • Proceed
• Take 5: Name
  • 5 things you can see.
  • 4 things you can feel.
  • 3 things you can hear.
  • 2 things you can smell.
  • 1 thing you can taste.
• Raisin meditation: Close your eyes and put a raisin (or a cracker, or a candy) in your mouth. Practice using all of your senses to think about that raisin – what it tastes like, what it smells like, what it looks like, how it feels in your mouth, and what it sounds like when you chew it.
• Use all of your senses: Be in the moment. Make your busy brain stop the spinning and focus on what’s around you.
• More 1-minute mindfulness exercises
• Other mindfulness strategies: Art, crafting, music, yoga, dance, walking in nature – there are lots of different ways you can help de-stress your kids and help them to focus on the moment. Be creative!

Take your mindfulness outside! 

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