10% Happier with Dan Harris Susan Kaiser Greenland and Annaka Harris, Teaching Mindfulness to Kids
Feb 7, 2018
Susan Kaiser Greenland, an author and former corporate attorney, and Annaka Harris, an author and editor, share their insights on teaching mindfulness to children through playful methods. They provide practical advice for parents on integrating meditation into family routines and group sessions. The duo discusses the potential benefits of mindfulness in schools and addresses common concerns from parents. They highlight engaging games and activities that help kids manage emotions, emphasizing the importance of community and parental involvement in these practices.
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Husband Dragged Her To Meditation
- Susan's husband insisted she try meditation during a family health crisis and dragged her to a Zen center.
- She lasted two minutes on the cushion, left anxious, then built a practice through tapes and home practice.
Toddler Sat With A Rubber Duck
- Susan practiced with her toddler who would toddle in half-asleep and stare at a rubber duck beside her.
- That early ritual later became a lifelong habit; her son still meditates daily.
Model, Don't Force Practice
- Model a meditation practice rather than forcing formal sessions on children to avoid power struggles.
- Learn and embody the practice yourself so you can intuitively respond to your child's readiness.
