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If you're a parent or a child's care provider, you know how difficult it can be to look after little humans. If the child is distressed or throws tantrums, moments of extreme excitement, closeness, and wonder can be interspersed with disbelief and anxiety. Even if your own children are angels, they're bound to meet others who can be a handful. 

 

You're not sure what you can do to keep your little ones happy, rooted, and balanced as they enter the turbulent waters of childhood? 

 

Here at Emotional Literacy Academy, we have a perfect solution to your problem!!!

 

Mindfulness meditation for children offered through Emotional Literacy Academy is an important tool that aids in the development of a deeper sense of self-awareness, stronger emotional regulation, and enhanced focus in kids. All of the activities are easy enough for even a young child to comprehend and complete. 

 

For instance, children are led to short meditation sessions in which they pay attention to various sounds through attentive listening. Mindful listening is a good way for kids to calm down and relax before they start working on assignments or other activities and chores.

 

Does Mindfulness meditation for children actually work?

 

Most of today's kids spend the majority of their spare time on the internet, browsing social media, playing video games, and engaging in similar activities. Many experts agree that when these distractions take the place of true interpersonal relationships, substituted by imaginative and tactile pastimes, it can lead to feelings of frustration, isolation, and disconnection. 

 

WHO recently added "gaming disorder" to its list of addictive mental illnesses.  

 

Even kids who aren't addicted to their devices may struggle to find a balance between school, family, social life, and personal time. They experience the same levels of stress and exhaustion as adults.

 

According to studies on the effects of mindfulness meditation on children's academic performance, the practice leads to: 

 

• increased attention levels

• better concentration

• enhanced memory. 

 

Children benefit from Mindfulness because it helps them stay balanced and appreciate the present moment.

 

Mindfulness meditation for children by Emotional Literacy Academy has also been shown to assist them in connecting with their innate empathy and have a better understanding of their emotions, allowing them to better handle them. This boosts children's self-esteem and allows them to share their natural imagination and compassion.

 

Introducing Mindfulness to your kids— How to make it work?

 

• Be great role models: If parents and care providers really want to teach children about Mindfulness, they should lead by example. When children see you meditating, their interest grows, and they naturally want to emulate you and try it for themselves.

• Make it easy and enjoyable:  You don't want to make Mindfulness difficult for them. Use tactics that will automatically draw their attention to you – mindful listening is, for instance, great technique to start with.

• Encourage interaction and feedback: Allow your children to share what they've learned, and use this knowledge to promote open, respectful, and welcoming communication.