How Do We Help Kids Feel Safe in Mindfulness?

In this episode, Sean Fargo shares essential strategies for creating safe mindfulness practices for kids. 

Whether you’re teaching in schools, at home, or in therapeutic settings, Sean breaks down how to ensure children feel safe and supported during mindfulness exercises. Drawing from over 15 years of experience, Sean explains how to create trust, use playful imagery, and keep practices trauma-sensitive while maintaining a fun and engaging environment.

Timestamps:

• 0:50 – The importance of safety in mindfulness.
• 3:30 – How to adapt different mindfulness practices 
• 4:50 – Encouraging courage in kids
• 6:50 – The role of trust and building a genuine connection with kids.
• 8:10 – Techniques keep kids engaged in mindfulness practice
• 9:50 – The non-judgmental aspect of mindfulness
• 12:00 – Creative mindfulness techniques for kids

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ABOUT THE SHOW

Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life.

Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — the show explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work.

Each episode offers a mix o...