This practice uses counting breaths to cultivate mindful awareness. This practice can be done before bedtime, activity changes such as homework time or whenever it’s needed  Show notes: Adapted from Mindful Parenting for ADHD by Mark Bertin.  Mark Bertin, MD, is a pediatrician, author, professor, and mindfulness teacher specializing in neurodevelopmental behavioral pediatrics.

5-minute breathing meditation

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