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AUSTIN, TEXAS — A new initiative dubbed "Life's Good: Experience Happiness" is equipping 4,000 students in the Austin Independent School District with the skills needed to reduce high stress and anxiety

LG and Discovery Education want to help you discover your happy. Through a series of guest blog posts, we’ll cover topics from the science behind happiness to how to make the most of the Discover Your Happy resources.

From the creators of the hugely successful Master of Mindfulness, this charming children’s book for readers ages 4 to 7 tells the story of Nessa and Leo’s friendship, and how mindfulness helps them deal with strong emotions such as fear, shyness, and anger.

A middle school in Sandy is trying something new to combat anxiety, depression and behavioral problems and it’s probably not something you would expect to see at a junior high. In short, the district is trying some quiet.

A philanthropic foundation is offering to subsidize a “Mindfulness” program for Northeast Ohio schools. This practice of daily mindfulness is already being used in a few area schools

A philanthropic foundation is offering to subsidize a “mindfulness” program for some Ohio schools. The practice of daily mindfulness is already being used in some schools, and

First-grade teacher Heather Garris was having a rough day. Her school, Shore Acres Elementary, in St. Petersburg, Florida, had just reopened after stressful, weather-related closings.

NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Principals and teachers at Northwood Elementary, Webb Bridge Middle School and Johns Creek High School have rolled out a new program to teach students mindfulness. Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment.

Congratulations! We are pleased to inform you that Inner Explorer will be included in an upcoming version of the CASEL Guide to Effective Social and Emotional Learning Programs. After review of the evaluations and program materials that were submitted,

As many as 12,000 students in metro Atlanta are taking part in a program called Inner Explorer, which involves daily audio sessions that focus on their emotional development.

Laura Bakosh is one of my heroes, a true advocate for children and a brilliant innovator with her amazing Inner Explorer Organization. It is an honor to have her come back on the program and share.

“Mindfulness practices help the bully, victim, and any witnesses involved develop a deeper awareness of themselves, resilience, compassion, and a greater ability to regulate their emotional responses,” Houlihan says in a recent column from the University of Massachusetts at Boston.

If you ask my son about his favorite activities, he'll chatter about LEGOs, sports, reading and video games. What doesn't make the list? Sitting calmly without a book or device in hand. So I was skeptical that Marshall, 7, would respond positively to the idea

Why mindfulness matters for kids. Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to what’s going on inside you ― your body and your feelings ― and around you. Over time, the practice can help you regulate your emotions and respond to the world in healthier ways.

This is a powerful show with Dr. Laura Bakosh, Ph.D. (find her on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, or email!), on the infinite possibilities that are right here in front of us if we will only go within and find the peace of stillness.

Inner Explorer, an education non-profit focused on developing healthier, happier, announces their receipt of a $10,000 grant from the Aetna Foundation.

At age 9, Zoe Jones is a mindfulness veteran. For years, she has attended a Los Angeles charter school that sets aside time every morning for students to practice various mindfulness techniques, including slowing their breathing and relaxing their muscles.

First-grade teacher Heather Garris was having a rough day. Her school, Shore Acres Elementary, in St. Petersburg, Florida, had just reopened after stressful, weather-related closings.

Daily mindfulness training proven to improve test scores and reduce behavioral issues by reducing students and teachers stress inside and outside the classroom

TAMPA — At the sound of a light rainfall, the boys and girls scamper from the checkered carpet and into their seats.A familiar, soothing voice comes over the classroom speaker.

Mindfulness is a skill that supports mental health and well being. The younger children are, the more ingrained it is to support lifelong positive mental health.