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I am often approached by people who have developed a mindfulness-based or contemplative program and want me to help them prove its efficacy. These conversations both hearten and dismay me. I’m heartened by the inspiration to help children and the ambition to build an evidence-based program. And I’m also discouraged by the lack of wherewithal to do the necessary research, both in terms of financial resources and the knowledge needed for the developer/researcher partnership to work....

Teen Angst Teen Angst Parents can often find aggressive behavior of their children and teens to be challenging. Although there are a number of studies examining whether mindfulness- based interventions (MBIs) can help curb aggressive youth behavior, the research is in its early stages. Scientists in China examined 18 studies of 1,223 young people to better under- stand the impact of MBIs on youth aggression. Studies included 3 randomized controlled trials, 7 experimental studies, and 8 studies that looked at changes in a few individuals over time....

You gather your attention, inviting it to focus on the breath. You notice the subtle sensations at the belly—rising, falling. You remember your meditation teacher instructing you to think of your mind like a puppy, so you invite your untrained mind to sit and stay, to let go of its busy sniffing and wagging and practice being still, just for this breath. And then the puppy goes bananas. Unbidden, your mind suddenly notices everything that’s “wrong....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. But before we sing it loud and proud, we need to thank our own Diva Elizabeth for designing these musically magical printables for us! She ‘rocked’ it- literally! What’s Included in Your Christmas Karaoke Kit What’s Included in Your Christmas Karaoke Kit Even if party planning isn’t your forte, we have TOTALLY got your back. Just take a peek at the included printables below and keep reading to learn how to use them....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Aren’t you just head over heels in love with these buffalo check designs?! Carisa from Messes to Memories created the simply beautiful printables for our crazy Christmas phrases game. She is such a design genius! Now that she’s done the hard part, all you’ve got to do is click print and you’ll have these fun ideas all set....