Tween’s testimonials

“When I was mad, I listened to one of the audio practices and I was calm for the rest of the night. I focused on my breath, and it felt very peaceful.”

12-year-old boy, 9-week program

“I was in a fight with my sister and I had an urge to fight back, but I used mindfulness to remember to stay calm and ignored it. She realized she was the only one fighting, and the fight stopped.”

12-year-old girl, 9-week program

“I have noticed my son applying some of the techniques he has learned in this course. When he senses he is feeling overwhelmed he closes his eyes and takes a few deep breaths and regroups–to have learned that kind of awareness at 10 is inspiring."

Parent, 9-week program

“Mindfulness has helped me make decisions and get a better grade on my French project.”

10-year-old girl, 9-week program

“I’ve learned to avoid fighting with my brother, and calm down when I am upset.”

11-year-old girl, 9-week program

“I used mindfulness when I was writing a test…I taught my mom about unkind mind.”

10-year-old girl, 9-week program

“My son loved the mindfulness class coached by Jen! He was happy and excited to share his experiences and learnings with his family, and apply them to daily activities, such as mindful eating, breathing techniques, being kind to yourself and others."

Parent, 8-week program

“…really, peaceful. My siblings are really chaotic. I mean they are 6 years old. But it was nice for it to just be quiet for awhile.”

11-year-old girl, 9-week program

“Very comprehensive. At a level my students could understand and very practical.”

Teacher at teen workshop

“When my friend made a joke in class and I used minfulness to not laugh, so I wouldn't interrupt the class.”

10-year-old boy, 8-week program

“Mindfulness is very simple. It helps me to calm down and pay attention to my breath and body.”

9-year-old boy, 8-week program

“Mindfulness has helped me to focus better at school and sleep better at night.”

12-year-old boy, 9-week program

“When I was confused on math homework and I had unkind mind I tried taking breaths.”

9-year-old boy, 8-week program

“I taught my family how to mindfully eat.”

9-year-old boy, 8-week program

“Resting with my breath feels calming and relaxing, and I am not aware of my surroundings or anything happening around me because I am so focused…”

11-year-old girl, 9-week program

“Over the weeks I have stopped biting my nails and I have been biting them for over 3 years so that was a big one for me.”

11-year-old girl, 9-week program

“You feel peaceful, calm and happy to be in your still quiet place. I have been able to use it in my daily life.”

10-year-old boy, 8-week program

Teen Testimonials:

“How to become more aware of what my body notices and is trying to tell me, and that it is normal for your mind to wander to unwanted thoughts.”