Children's bedtime meditation: the positive effects of meditation

What is a children's bedtime meditation?

Children can feel tremendous pressure due to the achievement-oriented society they live in. Not only parents, but also teachers and other family members may have high expectations of them. They are expected to get high grades, do their homework and also meet up with friends after school. Meditation teaches children at an early age to dwell on their feelings, communicate better and work more efficiently on school assignments.

A children's meditation is a guided meditation designed specifically for children. Often a story is told with a hidden message and children learn to breathe better and relax in the meantime. The message can be anything from letting go of negative thoughts to making a wish. The Meditation Moments app contains several children's meditations.

What are the effects of a child's meditation?

Children who learn to meditate at an early age take it with them for the rest of their lives. These are some of the positive effects of children's meditation:

• Becoming calmer and calmer
• Concentrate better
• Increasing self-confidence
• Increased imagination and creativity
• Sleep better
• Dealing with emotions better

At what age can children begin meditating?

Meditation is suitable for everyone and all ages. And while it may sound like a task to teach a child to meditate - we all know that sitting in silence is not easy - children can start enjoying the benefits of meditation at an early age.

Research shows that children do not have fully developed awareness until the age of 4-5. Yet they can begin meditation earlier. For the youngest meditation practitioners, meditation will look more like conscious movement. And from age 3-4, they can focus on a story.

How to teach children to meditate

It is often recommended to find a quiet and comfortable place when meditating. For children, this is also important! Children may find it a little uncomfortable or even a little tense at first. Therefore, it is important to meditate in a safe and quiet environment where they feel comfortable, close to a parent or trusted person.

Make sure your child cannot be distracted and that the room is quiet. Let him or her sit or lie comfortably and comfortably, such as with a blanket. Can't your child keep his or her eyes closed? Or does he or she change positions a lot? That's all fine, there are no requirements or obligations.

A very nice time to meditate is, for example, in bed at night. This way you can end the day in a nice and relaxed way and really make it a moment and a ritual.

Are your kids not yet eager to learn how to meditate? Don't worry. There are plenty of other ways you can introduce kids to themes of meditation, mindfulness and awareness. Creating an evening routine before bed, eating a shared evening meal and being aware of your surroundings while walking the dog are examples.

Children's bedtime meditation app

The more often you meditate with your child(ren), the faster it will become a routine and the more effective it will be. Are you looking for a children's meditation app?

The Meditation Moments app contains several meditations for children. These children's meditations have different lengths, from 4 to 14 minutes.

All meditations are accompanied by a voice and have soothing music in the background with calming tones and frequencies. All your child has to do is listen and relax.

Children can not only sleep better after the meditations, but by listening to the story they also learn more about themes such as gratitude, inner strength and positive thoughts.

Try this guided child meditation

Listen to the free guided meditation "The Magic Mirror" together with your child(ren). The meditation lasts 10 minutes, making it a wonderful way to relax together for a few minutes. Suitable for children ages 3 and up.