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  0 0 I am not a parent, but I know kids who do meditate, from about age 10. They were started off by just pausing at regular times. For example, before eating, everyone stops and sits and feels their weight on the chair, breath in and out, then we start to eat. The notion is to come to rest in the present, even if just for a moment. Then from there the practice grows, and you can factor it in as a tool to help with stress or over excitement. As for regular meditation, you will know that you can lead a horse to water, but ... If they do show an interest, then that is great. But start with small amounts of time. Five minutes is a long time when just starting out. I would also suggest either a breath based practice or a mantra. As you will know from your own practice it is not just the coming to a halt physically that is important, but also the practice of maintaining single pointed attention. In short, yes, meditation can be good for children, but the teacher needs to know how to make it age appropriate. I'll ask my friend, the mother of two meditating kids, if she has any tips for you. ozchick answered in Other Family & Kids about 1 year ago | Report 1 comment by ozchick… 0 0 This is what the mother of some of the kids (now 17 and 15 years old) wrote: "Both of my children have meditated since they were ten. They meditate for one minute for each year of their life twice a day. So ten minutes twice a day at ten, fifteen minutes twice a day at age fifteen. At sixteen they meditate as adults and meditate for thirty minutes. They were taught meditation at school and meditated every morning with their class mates. Although the may not meditate everyday, this is an invaluable tool for combatting stress, and when they meditate regularly their concentration span increases. It is great to have an experienced meditator to seek advice from." The 17 year old told me that she was really relying on the meditation to help her through the stresses of her final year of high school. ozchick commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 My kids are 7 and 9 and started meditating years ago. I think that once they can understand the concept of the body and mind, they are ready! I have met many children who have benefited by learning these internal techniques, whether simple mindfulness of the breath, walking meditation, or some other technique. My kids have attended class at the Kadampa meditation center inBallard, and kids the ages of yours might enjoy the Sunday morning general class or a smaller branch class which you can find at meditateinseattle.org I hope this helps! margaret duffy answered in Other Family & Kids about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  1 1 No parent here, but... meditation is good for a child in the same way rice pilaf and a healthy stock portfolio are. It couldn't hurt them, but I highly doubt they would have much of any interest in it. You might as well get them a subscription to Good Housekeeping or Tivo Oprah for them. LMNOP answered in Other Family & Kids about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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