Meditation And Student Success

[nilanjana mitra]

We all want quality lives for our children. Teaching kids meditation can give them a start to utilize the benefits of meditation. Today’s kids exhibit elevated levels of restlessness, stress and anxiety, only a very less percentage of children in the U.S. meditate. Yet several studies suggest that kids who practice mindfulness tend to develop positive traits such as increased self-control, better attentiveness in class, and more empathy and respect for others. In addition, meditation may help children manage difficult conditions like stress, depression, ADHD and hyperactivity.Read more...
We all want quality lives for our children. Teaching kids meditation can give them a start to utilize the benefits of meditation. Today’s kids exhibit elevated levels of restlessness, stress and anxiety, only a very less percentage of children in the U.S. meditate. Yet several studies suggest that kids who practice mindfulness tend to develop positive traits such as increased self-control, better attentiveness in class, and more empathy and respect for others. In addition, meditation may help children manage difficult conditions like stress, depression, ADHD and hyperactivity.