Just by paying attention to something as simple as breathing in and out, we can grow our awareness in other areas, such as when our anxiety is building, or when we need to rest. Mindfulness meditation is not just for adults. Children and adolescents can benefit from this simple practice. Annaka Harris provides some short guided meditations for children aged 6-10 on her website. Research on the usefulness and effectiveness of mindfulness for children abounds, summaries of which can be found on the website Mindfulness for Children . Some benefits of mindfulness discovered through research include enhancement of kindness, patience, compassion, attention, and impulse control.