Mindfulness Can Support Early Childhood Development
Mindfulness interventions for early childhood professionals and parents of young children offer promise in helping adults become more sensitive and attuned caregivers. Adults who practice mindfulness report experiencing fewer effects of stress. They also report enhanced self-regulation, and are thus better able to assist children in recognizing and learning to manage their own strong emotions. Through mindfulness practice, adults can learn to acknowledge difficulties without immediately reacting, honor the child’s perspective, and respond with care and compassion for themselves and the child.
The practice of mindfulness is increasingly in the news and its use is growing in popularity across many different settings—from health to education. Mindfulness interventions have indeed demonstrated positive benefits for focus, attention, and various aspects of well-being
for professionals, parents, and even children, and have sparked attention because of their perceived effectiveness and relatively low cost of implementation.
Zero to Three, an educational organization based in California, is offering resources and training to parents and teachers to learn and implement Mindfulness practices at home and in school settings, as well as day-to-day activities and professional interactions.
You can access a free training in this link:
https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/2276-how-can-mindfulness-support-early-childhood-development
Download a free guide in this link:
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