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Three Benefits of Mindfulness for Kids

Studies show that the benefits of mindfulness for kids may include:

Increased focus, attention, self-control, compassion and classroom participation.

Improved academic performance, ability to resolve conflict, self regulation and overall well-being.

Decreased levels of stress, anxiety and disruptive behavior.

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We all want what’s best for our children, but parenting can be quite tough sometimes. We’ve all been there!

Just Sit and Relax! A basic meditation that is easy to learn and can be done 1 minute!

Just Colour! Choose from one of our many colouring pages or mandalas. Choose your page, colours and patterns and click where you want to colour. When you’re done, you can save the result by clicking on the ‘picture’ tab and choose save as. Give your page a name and then click save.

Yoga Poses for Mindfulness! Mindfulness is being alert and conscious in each moment.

Picture News!

Welcome to this 1st edition of Picture News for Parents, a newsletter to keep you updated with Picture News coverage and how children can explore the news in a productive, child friendly way.

	Tips on helping children feel able to talk openly and honestly.
	Guide that talks about clickbait – online safety risks for young people.
	Guide that looks at high-caffeine energy drinks, the health risks and how to address these problems.
	Guide that explores the potential pitfalls of shopping apps, offering advice on how to use these services more safely.

As we head towards the main exam time it’s worth looking at how we can support and help manage young people at what can be a very stressful time.