by Chris Bergstrom | Apr 4, 2023 | exercises, mindfulness
Have you ever wished you could assist a child in calming down and dealing with a difficult situation? Children are often encouraged to be calm, positive and attentive without being taught how to acquire or sharpen these skills. Nor are they told the real brain-based... by Chris Bergstrom | Dec 11, 2017 | mindfulness
My dad was a brain scientist and we discussed science at the dinner table. This is why talking about the brain with my three-year-old feels natural for me. My son, Anton, learned about the major parts of the brain when he was two … and it was FUN for him :-) He... by Chris Bergstrom | Mar 15, 2016 | mindfulness
Explaining how mindfulness and the brain works can seem a daunting task, yet it can be one of the best ways to show how mindfulness works for us and how it helps our brain to function properly. If you are in a hurry, you can scroll down to the big infographic. So what... by Chris Bergstrom | Dec 18, 2023 | ADHD and mindfulness, exercises, mindfulness
Mindfulness and Play in Supporting Children with ADHD Did you know that ADHD impacts millions of children worldwide and that many use mindfulness to help manage challenges related to ADHD? Mindfulness is quickly gaining recognition as a beneficial tool for children... by Chris Bergstrom | Dec 10, 2023 | ADHD and mindfulness, exercises
Mindfulness is increasingly recognized for aiding children and adolescents with ADHD, anxiety, autism, depression, and stress. A 2022 meta-study by Lee et al. encompassing 21 studies, revealed that mindfulness-based interventions can significantly lessen ADHD symptoms...