Kids whose parents are comfortable saying “I don’t know, at least not yet, let’s figure this out together” have more agency and control. And so do their parents.

Life has a way of throwing curve balls and it’s up to us how we respond. What would happen if we loosened our grip instead of clamping down? 

When our minds change - when we feel more relaxed, less stressed, and less reactive - our bodies change too. And when our minds and bodies change our behavior changes, which shifts outcomes, which in turn affects what happens in the world.  

Fun, wide-ranging conversation with Susan Kaiser Greenland, Dan Harris and Annaka Harris (no relation) on everything from advice for sharing mindfulness with kids, to the origin story of the Inner Kids Foundation, to somewhat controversial topics like careerism and teaching kids a practice that evolved from Eastern spiritual traditions.

Susan was a huge inspiration to us when we first got started teaching Mindfulness to 6th through 8th graders and it was cool for us to talk to her first hand.

In this seven-minute guided practice, children and teens get comfortable, relax, and gaze at the sky to explore what’s happening within and around them.

Janet Fouts talks with Susan Kaiser Greenland about the ABCs of attention, balance, and compassion.

We learn that focusing on a long out-breath can help us feel more relaxed and calm.

We imagine biting into a lemon to help us understand the connection between what’s happening in our minds and what’s happening in our bodies.

Discover a lively and engaging folk song perfect for children! Shared by Tom Nolan from the Crossroads School and the Council in the Schools program, this playful tune brings joy and connection to young listeners.

Enjoy the timeless folk song My Peace by Woody and Arlo Guthrie, performed by Gabe Greenland. This classic tune inspires inner and outer peace, making it perfect for children of all ages to connect with mindfulness and calm through music.

Learn this beautiful folk song for children of all ages, shared by Tom Nolan from the Crossroads School and the Council in the Schools program. With lyrics encouraging connection to inner freedom and guidance, it’s a heartfelt way to explore mindfulness through music.

Teach children the calming power of mindful breathing with this engaging song. Through music, kids learn how pausing to feel their breath helps them feel more focused and relaxed. Perfect for introducing mindfulness in a fun and accessible way.

Affectionately called "Breathe In, Breathe Out," this song by Sarah Dan Jones, arranged and performed by Gabe Greenland, helps children calm down, improve focus, or simply enjoy a moment of mindfulness. A soothing and fun way to practice mindful breathing through music.

Lama Surya Das talks with Susan Kaiser Greenland about teaching mindfulness to the younger generation.

Can mindful meditation be the antidote to political toxicity?  Will a morning meditation routine ease our anxiety?

With Drew Perkins, Director of TeachThought, professional development for teachers.

Susan Kaiser Greenland, author of The Mindful Child and Mindful Games, visits the podcast to discuss introducing preschoolers to mindfulness.