“Meditate. Breathe consciously. Listen. Pay attention.
Treasure every moment. Make the connection.”
– Oprah Winfrey
When Oprah Winfrey touts the benefits of meditation, the practice has truly gone mainstream. Asking an 8-or 9-year-old to meditate? That seems like something outside the realm of possibility. But giving your kids the opportunity to experience the...
Did you know that research from Duke University shows that the strongest predictor of future success in children ages 6-12 is the ability to focus and concentrate? And that kids who lacked focus were more likely to struggle as adults? There is also evidence showing that kids who lack focus...
Self-control—the ability to regulate our attention, emotions, and behaviors—emerges in childhood and grows throughout life, but the skill varies widely among individuals. Studies show that focus and self-control can be linked to future success and that these skills can be learned and improved upon from childhood to adulthood. Below is...