Some things to keep in mind when introducing children or teens to mindfulness are: Teach them about the purpose of mindfulness and why you're doing it. Model your own mindfulness practices. Help them find and schedule time for regular and consistent mindfulness exercises. Create an environment that's free of distractions. Interact with them. Share your thoughts and feelings about mindfulness with them, and encourage them to do the same. Keep it fun and positive, not mandatory or a chore. Remind them to focus on how they're feeling, and not to try to calm down or change their feelings (though that often comes naturally as a result).