{"id":61961,"date":"2021-05-27T09:13:07","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T07:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quieton.com\/?p=61961"},"modified":"2021-05-27T13:17:02","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T11:17:02","slug":"encouraging-childhood-meditation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quieton.com\/de\/encouraging-childhood-meditation\/","title":{"rendered":"Encouraging Childhood Meditation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your life is hectic and fast-paced, finding time to check in with yourself for a bit of mindfulness can feel like a luxury. It\u2019s a valuable investment of time, however, as meditation has been scientifically linked with reduced stress, anxiety, and anger as well as a sense of calm and peace &#8212; and the benefits aren\u2019t just for adults.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When our kids meditate, they access a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wetheparents.org\/the-science-of-child-meditation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unique set of benefits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can enhance their cognitive growth and improve their academic lives and performance. Some of these include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-esteem boosts, which a study on meditation education in Melbourne Catholic schools revealed to be a result of participation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1177\/1359104504046155\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhanced ability to handle acute crisis situations, which a meta-analysis on meditation benefits has linked with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/core\/journals\/irish-journal-of-psychological-medicine\/article\/benefits-of-meditation-and-mindfulness-practices-during-times-of-crisis-such-as-covid19\/076BCD69B41BC5A0A1F47E9E78C17F2A\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stress-reducing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> capacity of the practise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptom improvements in children with ADHD, including better focus, sleep patterns, and relationship qualities, as demonstrated by both a study of Sahaja yoga meditation as an ADHD treatment method and a meta-analysis of meditation\u2019s potential as a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1177\/1359104504046155\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">behavioral health intervention<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/cs\/article-abstract\/32\/3\/150\/406211?redirectedFrom=fulltext\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-61973 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/quieton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-Science-of-Child-Meditation_infographic.gif\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a free, self-powered toolkit for emotional wellness, meditation can\u2019t be beat. However, simply sitting down and \u201cclearing your mind\u201d can be challenging for someone of any age!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newcomers to meditation, especially kids, may find that the following tips help them access these benefits without the added stress of feeling like they\u2019re \u201cdoing it wrong\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guided meditations are tremendously helpful for beginners, and they\u2019re available all over the web. Some are free, while others are attached to pay services; look for kid-appropriate guided meditations without a startup cost, which will let them get their feet wet without setting you back any money.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a common misconception that the purpose of meditation is to turn off your brain entirely &#8212; this is next to impossible! Instead, thoughts must be allowed to occur and pass without dwelling. (This does take time, and guided meditations can help if you\u2019re struggling.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding a quiet space that\u2019s peaceful and free of distraction is ideal. A good pair of noise-cancelling earbuds, like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/quieton.com\/shop\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this set<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from QuietOn, can block out environmental noise while also streaming calming music, nature sounds, or a guided meditation of their choice.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When your life is hectic and fast-paced, finding time to check in with yourself for a bit of mindfulness can feel like a luxury. 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