Top 5 Meditation Apps and YouTube Channels for Kids

Meditation for kids has become increasingly important in today’s world

In this high-tech world, kids can get over-stimulated. Never-ending classes, schedules, and activities keep them on their toes. On top of that, devices and gadgets are handed to them to keep them occupied. They seem to have less time to feel bored or do nothing.

When they are in school, they are expected to focus and perform well. With all that information loaded on our kids, we need to give them the tools to stay calm and cope with everything.

At what age should a child start meditating?

You can start as early as possible. My toddler is three years old, and I have already begun to meditate with her. When starting at a young age, don’t expect your child to sit and meditate for 15 minutes.

Make it short and fun. I ask my toddler to do a few deep breaths in the morning and evening before bedtime. And this is enough to calm her down. As she grows up, she plans to keep expanding her meditation practice

Top 5 YouTube Channels on Mediation for kids:

1. Land of the Unicorns

2. Spaceship to the moon

3. Thoughtful awareness meditation 

4. Guided meditation for anxiety 

5. Bubble bounce meditation 

4 Best Meditation Apps for Kids:

Here are some guided app meditations for kids.

1. Headspace meditation for kids

This is a popular app in the mindfulness and meditation space. Headspace has a dedicated section for kids as well. They include breathing exercises and visualization. There are different categories: focus, sleep, calm, and wake up. It is suitable for children aged three onwards

Price: $12.99 per month

2. Thrive Global

Amazon Echo produces this. Your child must say, “Alexa, open Thrive.” Alexa will open Meditation, and he can start meditation exercises. If your child has trouble sleeping at night, tell Alexa to “Power Down.”

You can download Thrive for free but need an Echo to use this app.

3. Smiling Mind

Psychologists developed this app that focuses on mindfulness for kids. There are also plenty of breathing exercises on this app. This app is also popular in schools for group exercises and mindfulness training in the classroom.

Price: Free

4. Sleep Meditation

This is the premeditation for those who need help with the bedtime routine. Different bedtime stories are included with a guided meditation to promote relaxation before bedtime.

Price: Free

How to get your child to start meditating:

1. Start meditating on yourself

The best way to get kids to meditate is when you start doing it. If you have younger children, they will be curious about what you are doing. It may surprise you, but they may sit beside you and imitate your breathing techniques.

You can check out a book called “Peaceful Piggy,” which gives good illustrations and practical examples of meditating with your children.

2. Meditation & relax music for kids

If you YouTube “Kids Meditation Music,” you will find many options. My favourite is the Secret Tree House Mediation channel on YouTube. It is a 15-minute short audio-guided meditation that is easy to follow.

Don’t forget to check out this journal for kids focusing on managing anxiety and feeling happy.

3. Explain to your child why they need to meditate

Kids need to be explained about Meditation.

• Take a bottle and fill it with many things like stones. Place the bottle next to your child and tell them that the mind is filled with many things, like the bottle.

• Each stone or thing in the bottle represents a thought: happy, sad, etc.
• Shake the bottle and explain that those thoughts keep swirling in your head.
• Put the jar down and let the pebbles settle. Show them that one of the ways the mind can keep calm is when it is quiet.

Meditation for kids is about being silent and letting all the “crazy“ thoughts go away.

4. Encourage kids to talk about their emotions

Sometimes, children can find it hard to find the right words to express their feelings. A daily journal is a great way to understand their thoughts.

Check out the Happy Printable Journals with sections on emotions such as gratitude, anxiety, happiness and many more. Also, it is a great way to create a growth mindset in your child.

5. Make Meditation for kids fun

Create an atmosphere that is calming and nice for your kids.

For instance,

• It has an excellent background. Keep your phone and all devices away. Use this time to connect with your kids.
• After the meditation session, discuss their feelings and ask them how they are doing.
• This can be a very intimate moment for your family. It is a great way to build trust and bond with your child.

6. Set a timer

It’s always good to set a timer so there is a clear goal. Depending on the age of your child, set realistic time expectations.

Start small, for example, 3 minutes to begin with. Over time, increase the time as your child enjoys Meditation.

Do not force Meditation longer than you can. This exercise is meant to be fun, not done out of force

Finally, before you go, don’t forget to check this out.

“The growth mindset kit” is made to help kids overcome anxiety.

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