As children develop throughout the lifespan, they encounter a variety of stressors and emotions. These stressors can go beyond what is seen during a school day. Children pass through several developmental stages in their first ten years of life and with each stage comes different obstacles. In coming into contact with the stressors of daily life, it is important to implement coping strategies at a young age. It is equally important to know aspects of self-regulation when exposed to stressful occurrences. One way to help children and youth understand how to self-regulate and relieve stress is through introducing mindfulness practices. The basic principle of mindfulness is being in a state of awareness. Derived from Eastern contemplative
