As parents, sometimes all we want is a time of quiet. Wrestling with all there is to do and with the kids watching television, playing with toys and yelling (with distress or glee), this seems to be nearly imposable. But, why should it? Take the time to teach the young ones how to meditate. You must have patience with this as the outcome will generally not be what you wish it to be but, the lessons are so important regardless.

Infants, of course, will not understand any of the how or why of meditation. However, there are great benefits for them. Take your child in your arms after she has been changed, feed and burped. Sit or lie in a comfortable position with the lights low. ...