The chapter examines the significant impact of mindfulness on children and adolescents. Mindfulness is the mental state defined by greater concentration, consciousness, and focus on the here and now, free from judgment. This chapter starts with the theoretical background of mindfulness and the current developments of mindfulness related to children's and adolescents' wellbeing. There are three main domains focused on mindfulness. Begin with emotional domains—that explains how mindfulness helps to regulate the emotions. Secondly, cognitive domains explain how mindfulness practices help cognitive development and academic performance in educational settings. Thirdly, social and interpersonal domains explain the uses of mindfulness to improve social skills and interpersonal relationships with peer groups, family, and society. The chapter concludes with the role of parental and educational institutions in promoting mindfulness among children and adolescents to create a positive impact on their lives.
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The word “mindfulness” is frequently used to describe a feature of character, a way to deal with information, a psychological state of awareness, and the practices that support this awareness. (Keng et al., 2011). In conformity with most studies, mindfulness is an in-the-moment, judgment-free understanding of one's experience. Thus, mindfulness is a state rather than a trait. Although some activities or practices, like meditation, may support it, they are not the same as or associated with them (Schell et al., 2019). To bring cognitive functions under higher autonomy and promote general mental well-being along with growth and skills like calmness, clarity, and concentration, self-regulation practices like yoga, tai chi, and qigong can all help develop mindfulness (Abbott & Lavretsky, 2013). However, most research has focused on mindfulness, which evolves through mindfulness meditation. According to a study, practicing mindfulness meditation improves working memory, improves attentional skills, reduces rumination through withdrawing from perseverative cognitive tasks, and promotes metacognitive awareness. Consequently, these improvements in cognition support efficient techniques for managing emotions (Zeidan et al., 2010).