Santos cautions that introducing mindfulness to kids can be difficult. "There all kinds of ways to be mindful and it may be that you want to have a variety on hand to help support kids," she says.

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Such practices could help kids with anxiety, stress and other mental health issues, research shows. “Mindfulness to me is like a superpower for children,” he said.

An elementary school in Florida, credits daily mindfulness lessons with helping students cope with stress — and turning the school around academically. The lessons are delivered through an app.

1. Stop and tune into the five senses Part of mindfulness is inhabiting the present moment, and Dr. Egger says there are plenty of opportunities to bring kids’ focus back to the now.

1. Stop and tune into the five senses Part of mindfulness is inhabiting the present moment, and Dr. Egger says there are plenty of opportunities to bring kids' focus back to the now.

But mindfulness is not just for adults. According to mental health experts, it can also be good for children. “Mindfulness helps kids cope with the daily stresses we all face,” says Michael ...

Mindfulness has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety and loneliness. And it benefits school kids too. One elementary school in Florida is using a daily mindfulness program with great success.

Journaling Just know that kids shouldn't be expected to pick up mindfulness right away. "Teaching mindfulness to children takes time and patience," Reschak says.