What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness is a practice of bringing a gentle, accepting attitude to the present moment. It can help parents and caregivers, too, by promoting happiness and relieving stress. It is a simple technique that emphasizes paying attention to the present moment in an accepting, non-judgmental manner.
 

What is the benefit of offering Mindfulness in schools?

Mindfulness can be a powerful tool, allowing children to deal with adversity more skilfully, and also enhance their understanding of the world and themselves. That can then translate into their own self-attitude, giving them space to figure out what they want to do with their lives and who they are.

Mindfulness can be especially helpful to children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and also reduce children’s aggression, anxiety and stress.