Altoona Area Public Library, 1600 Fifth Ave., has announced its programs and activities for July. – In partnership with the Video Game Clubs of America, the library will host a gaming club from 3 to 5 ...

Parks Program is back for its second year with a renewed focus on outdoor play, emotional wellness and accessible community ...

We understand that keeping your family safe is a top priority, so we talked to a child car safety expert to get her best ...

The SoNo Branch Library is offering several free programs to keep kids busy during the month of July, including Blow Paint ...

Raising children into capable, healthy adults is challenging, and sometimes confusing—but it’s easier when parents know which ...

Mandi Finkel-Jimenez, a licensed massage therapist, sound healer and founder of Quintessential Therapy, began by leading the ...

Key Points Is your child having trouble with emotional regulation or processing strong emotions? Meditation might helpDon't expect kids to sit still and quiet through an entire meditation session; ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated mental health challenges in children, increasing anxiety and loneliness. Experts emphasize mindful parenting and teaching, highlighting techniques such as ...

By teaching mindfulness around Christmas, children gain valuable lessons that extend beyond the holidays: Empathy: Understanding that others may have different experiences or struggles.

Mindfulness is the act of living in the present moment more and being fully engaged in what is happening in the current surroundings, rather than dwelling on the past or the future. Anastasia Murphy, ...

Teaching mindfulness to children helps build emotional resilience, focus, and empathy. Practices like guided breathing, gratitude journaling, and mindful activities can be seamlessly integrated ...

The program was recently at the centre of an Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) study, which found children who practised mindfulness were more likely to thrive at school and in life.