MINDFUL PRACTICE: Elise Cross leads a meditation class for Asheville kids at Urban Dharma. Photo by Tim Cross The benefits of meditation for adults are well-researched and supported by science.

Author Anne Lamott once said in a TED talk that, “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” She was so right, and meditation is one of the best ways to ...

In such a digital age, it can be hard for kids to drown out the noise. In today’s busy world, it’s hard to find time away from the noise and focus on yourself. The same holds true for kids. "All of us ...

If you’re interested in teaching mindfulness for kids, here’s a list of children’s picture books and nonfiction books that will help you introduce the concept of mindfulness to a child. Mindfulness is ...

You can never accuse Barbie of being behind on the zeitgeist. Her latest evolution isn’t a new career move or style choice, but rather, a line of dolls who are taking a minute to step away from it all ...

As mask mandates and talk of vaccines continue, it's unsurprising that kids may feel anxious about what's happening in the world around them. Coupled with heading back to school, parents may wonder ...

Editor’s Note: This article is made possible through a sponsored content partnership with New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Michele Erich knows how isolation like that brought about by the pandemic ...

Family life naturally comes with built-in tension. Someone’s always being a little loud and disruptive, someone else is sulking in their room, and another is making a mess in the kitchen. It stands to ...

Technology has become an integral part of our daily lives. Today, technology helps us in many aspects of our lives, including health. Yoga and meditation are among the best methods to stay healthy in ...