Sumi Lownden Kim

Sumi Loundon Kim, a Buddhist chaplain at Yale and author of children's mindfulness books, shares her journey growing up in a Zen community. She emphasizes the importance of teaching meditation to kids through creative methods like music and stories. Sumi offers practical tools for parents to cultivate mindfulness, including device-free family time and nurturing a kind inner voice. She highlights how early spiritual practices build emotional intelligence in children, enhancing their wellbeing as they grow, even into college.