Mindfulness can help us maintain our well-being in the face of difficult situations.

“You’re making Daddy late for work!” I said, standing over my then-three-year-old daughter with the winter coat I ...

You know the ones: They punch, kick, swear, and generally give us a hard time. Mitch Abblett, Ph.D., explores our perception of naughty kids and how we can change it with a little mindfulness.

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Explore this mindfulness practice to witness and let go of bad habits, instead of becoming trapped by them.

No matter what kind of social community you find yourself in, it is important to abide by a few specific guidelines for safe sharing.

Here are four ways to respond to your teen's anger—and a mindfulness practice to encourage smoother communication.

When the teenager in your life is angry at you, it may seem like the last thing they...

Try this mindfulness practice the next time that mean inner voice pops up and starts making parenting harder than needs to be.

In spite of my bookshelf from graduate school, much of what I’ve learned...

Putting space between you and your reaction allows you to respond with kindness—both to your children, and to other parents.

When we’re caught up in the rush to create the perfect holiday experience, showing ourselves a little self-compassion actually helps us show up for others.

‘Tis the season for self-judgment! During t...

If we can see a strong emotion—like anger—welling up, then we don't have to be it.

A look a the science of fidgeting—Plus 5 games that use fidget spinners to make mindfulness accessible and help it stick with both kids and adults.

Those ubiquitous “fidget spinners” that have invade...