In this calming bedtime meditation, your child will journey through a peaceful autumn forest where colorful leaves swirl through the air and the sounds of nature help them unwind. This guided sleep story helps children release energy from their day, feel calm and secure, and drift peacefully into dreamland. Perfect for bedtime routines, winding down after a busy day, or creating a sense of comfort during the fall season.What kids will learn and experience:✨ Gentle breathing and mindfulness🍁 Body relaxation through visualization🌙 Emotional regulation and a sense of safety💤 A cozy bedtime story to support restful sleepPress play, snuggle in, and drift away to dreamland beneath the autumn leaves.Make sure to join our email list for extra resources to help you support your kids emotional well being. And follow along with us on Instagram and become part of our growing community!
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Teaching Kids About Anger | A Meditation to Help Children Calm Down & Manage Big Feelings
Welcome back to our Feelings and Emotions series! In this episode, we explore the big and powerful feeling of anger—what it is, how it shows up in our bodies, and healthy ways to handle it.Anger is a normal emotion that everyone feels sometimes. It often shows up when something feels unfair, when we don’t get a turn, or when someone hurts our feelings. In this guided meditation, kids will learn:What anger can feel like in the body (tight fists, a fast heartbeat, a loud voice)How to name anger and say what they’re feeling out loudSimple calming tools like deep breathing, stepping away, and talking it outWhy anger isn’t “bad”—it’s a messenger, and we get to choose how to respondThis short, calming meditation is perfect for helping kids practice mindfulness, understand their emotions, and learn healthy coping skills for when those big feelings come up.✨ Parents, this is a great tool for:After-school wind downs when kids come home upsetTeaching emotional regulation at home or in the classroomHelping children feel seen and validated in their feelingsBuilding resilience and emotional intelligenceBy noticing, naming, and calming anger, kids gain confidence in handling their emotions—and learn that all feelings are welcome here, even the big ones.Make sure to join our email list for extra resources to help you support your kids emotional well being. And follow along with us on Instagram and become part of our growing community!
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Balloon Breathing Bedtime Meditation for Kids
Help your child settle into sleep with this gentle balloon breathing bedtime meditation. Guided imagery (floating in a cozy balloon) + slow belly breaths teach kids a simple breathing technique that soothes the body, quiets busy thoughts, and makes falling asleep easier.In this short, calming practice your child will:Learn balloon breathing (deep belly breaths) to calm the nervous systemUse a safe, imaginative visualization to relax (floating in a favorite-color balloon)Release day-time energy and prepare their body and mind for sleepPerfect for: bedtime routines, calming night wakings, nap time, or anytime your child needs help to relax and drift off.Make sure to join our email list for extra resources to help you support your kids emotional well being. And follow along with us on Instagram and become part of our growing community!
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Kids Meditation for Sadness: Teaching Children Emotional Awareness
In this episode of Five Minute Meditations for Kids, we continue our Feelings and Emotions series with a gentle guided meditation on sadness.Sadness is a feeling that every child experiences—whether it’s missing a friend, feeling left out, being disappointed, or simply having a hard day. This meditation helps kids understand that sadness is a normal and healthy emotion, and gives them simple tools to recognize, name, and process their feelings in a safe way.Through calming breaths, gentle guidance, and mindful reflection, your child will learn:✨ How sadness might feel inside the body (heaviness, watery eyes, quiet voice)✨ That it’s okay to cry and express their emotions✨ How to say out loud what they’re feeling (“I feel sad because…”)✨ That sadness doesn’t last forever—and they are always safe and lovedThis short meditation can be a comforting practice for kids who are learning how to navigate their emotions, especially during big transitions like going back to school, moving, or dealing with friendship changes.Perfect for bedtime, after school, or anytime your child feels sad, this episode will help them feel seen, supported, and cared for.💛 All feelings are welcome here.Make sure to join our email list for extra resources to help you support your kids emotional well being. And follow along with us on Instagram and become part of our growing community!
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Reiki World Peace Meditation For Kids
In today’s special meditation, we’re joining together to imagine a peaceful world. Through the gentle practice of Reiki World Peace, kids will learn how to send love and kindness from their hearts out into the world.This calming meditation helps children:✨ Understand that their feelings and energy can make a positive difference✨ Practice sending love and peace to themselves, their family, friends, and the whole planet✨ Feel safe, connected, and empowered knowing they can help create peace in simple, beautiful waysWith guided breathing, visualization, and affirmations of love, this meditation helps kids discover that even small hearts can have a big impact. Perfect for bedtime, classroom quiet time, or anytime kids need to feel calm, safe, and connected.Together, we’re planting seeds of peace and love — one child, one meditation, one moment at a time. 🌎💛Make sure to join our email list for extra resources to help you support your kids emotional well being. And follow along with us on Instagram and become part of our growing community!
About 5 Minute Meditations For Kids- A Mindfulness Podcast For Kids
5 Minute Meditations for Kids is the go-to podcast for calming kids’ minds, boosting their confidence, and building emotional resilience—one short episode at a time.
Designed for children ages 4–12, each 5-minute guided meditation features mindfulness exercises, breathing techniques, and positive affirmations that help kids feel calm, focused, and empowered—whether it’s before school, at bedtime, or during a moment of anxiety.
Perfect for parents, teachers, and caregivers, this calming podcast for kids fits seamlessly into daily routines. Use it to support morning mindfulness, help kids wind
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