Mindful Parenting offers thoughtful support and practical strategies for navigating childhood anxiety, emotional regulation, boundaries, and life in a digital world.

Anthony Cupo is a Trained Mindfulness Facilitator (TMF) from the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and co-owner of Stepping Forward Counseling Center, LLC. He has been meditating for over 30 years.

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Summer camps and activities create an opportunity for mindfulness through less screen time. 

But for many families, the reality looks different: One quick episode turns into half the morning, tablets sneak into car journeys, and suddenly it’s dinner time and no one’s quite sure where the day went.

A digital detox for kids doesn’t have to mean strict rules or taking devices away in a dramatic stand-off. It’s really about creating space — space for boredom, for movement, for conversation, and for those slightly chaotic moments that don’t come with an on/off button.

This is where mindfulness for kids shows up in a very ordinary way. When screens aren’t filling every quiet moment, children start noticing what they’re doing, how they’re feeling and what’s going on around them. 

Summer gives us a rare reset point. Not to be perfect, but to be a bit more present — and to let kids experience their days instead of scrolling through them.

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Mental Prep for Summer Camp

Find out how mindfulness can help you guide your children on their summer camp adventures. Summer camp is an exciting and enriching experience for children of all ages. It provides an opportunity to explore new activities, make new friends and create lasting memories. However, for some children, the thought of going to summer camp can be overwhelming and anxiety-inducing. Being mindful can play a significant role in helping prepare your child for summer camp.

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