Mindfulness and self-compassion are steps on a path to living more easily with challenges. In an unforced way, they allow us ...

Rohan’s nighttime fears of being robbed and abducted began at five years old. At nine, Rohan was still sleeping in his mother’s room plagued by nighttime obsessions. “I feel like we’re going to get ...

Mindfulness has been a buzzy term for years now, with a slew of mental health experts and celebrities raving about the perks of focusing one's attention on the present without judgment. But while a ...

Researchers report children who used a mindfulness app at home for 40 days showed improvements in several aspects of mental health, including reductions in stress and negative emotions such as ...

New research shows that mindfulness can help children sleep better; here, 6 mindfulness activities for kids to try now with your wee ones. Helen Egger, MD is a pediatric doctor, early childhood mental ...

We all dream of having a well-mannered child, but did you know that manners and mindfulness go hand-in-hand? Alyson Kenny, local etiquette expert and children’s book author, released her fifth picture ...

Many parents find that raising an autistic child is an incredible privilege, bringing about positive experiences such as increased family closeness, personal growth, and expanded social networks.

How can mindful parenting help you become a lifelong resource for your child with autism? An expert from ChildFirst Behavior Therapy shares the value of being present in each moment. At times, mindful ...

“Your child is autistic.” I can only imagine what it’s like to hear those words for the first time from your child’s doctor.

For expecting fathers, the transition to parenthood can be a transformative period filled with excitement, awe, and pride for fulfilling a meaningful role in the life of their to-be-born baby. It can ...

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix is pleased to announce the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion as sponsor of the University’s second annual Inclusive Leadership Summit and Career Fair, ...

MOORHEAD-The phrase "I am my own worst critic" rings true for many people today who find it easier to offer compassion to others than themselves. Melissa Dahl of Hawley, Minn., wants to help those ...