Benefits of Mindfulness Practice
The research speaks for itself. Evidence suggests that Mindfulness can help you:
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Reduce stress and anxiety
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Improve attention and focus
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Lower blood pressure
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Improve sleep
...and more.
Here you can find helpful articles that specifically outline why Mindfulness practice is beneficial for parents and expecting parents.
Taking care of yourself as a parent isn't an indulgence; it has a substantial effect on the well-being of your children.
Joanne Chen, Greater Good Science Center
A University of Washington study finds that parents who took mindfulness lessons were better able to manage their emotions, and their children’s behavior improved, as well.
Kim Eckart, UW News
Infants whose mothers participated in a mindfulness-based program during pregnancy had healthier stress responses at 6 months old, a new UC San Francisco study found.
Jess Berthold, UC San Francisco
