Mini Meditations for Kids | Mindfulness, Calm & Emotional Skills (Ages 5-10)
Short, calming meditations for kids designed to help children relax, reset, and grow.
Mini Meditations for Kids is a 5-minute mindfulness podcast series that supports children through everyday challenges using simple, proven techniques like breathing, visualization, and positive affirmations.
Each episode focuses on a real-life moment children experience, including:
- anxiety and big feelings
- making mistakes and trying again
- sleep and bedtime routines
- school stress and tests
- building confidence and resilience
- trying new things and facing fears
- gratitude, kindness, and emotional awareness
These guided meditations help children develop focus, emotional regulation, and a strong growth mindset — one small moment at a time.
Recognized by Common Sense Media as a ‘Best Podcast for Kids (Age 5+)’ and ‘Kids Podcast of the Year’ (★★★★), Mini Meditations for Kids is a trusted resource for families and educators.
A calming 5-minute meditation podcast for kids (ages 5-10), trusted by parents, teachers, and caregivers.
Perfect for:
- bedtime and sleep
- classroom transitions and quiet time
- after difficult moments
- daily routines at home or school
Created in collaboration with Tara Segree, educator and mindfulness practitioner with 17+ years of experience supporting children’s emotional well-being.
Inspired by the award-winning The Paper Girls Show, this series combines storytelling, mindfulness, and emotional learning to help kids build confidence and inner calm.
🌿 Mindfulness tools & meditations
https://www.papergirls.com/meditations
🎥 Watch on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/thepapergirlsshow
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Episodes
43 episodes
Mistakes Are O.K. | Mini Meditations for Kids | The Paper Girls Show
When children make mistakes, big feelings can follow — frustration, embarrassment, or self-doubt. This gentle 7-minute meditation helps kids pause, breathe, and understand something important: mistakes are a natural and valuable part of lear...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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7:34
Kindness Meditation
This gentle 5-minute guided meditation designed to help children ages 5+ calm their hearts, practice kindness, and feel steadier when the world feels heavy. It is distributed in support of the Riley’s Way Foundation’s 'Call for Kindness'...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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5:52
Helping Kids Calm Big Feelings
Mini Meditations for Kids | The Paper Girls ShowThis gentle 5-minute guided meditation is an award-winning and ★★★★ rated tool designed to help children ages 5–10 calm their bodies, soften big emotions, and return to...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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6:10
Helping Kids Focus
This gentle 5-minute meditation is an award-winning and ★★★★ rated tool that helps children (ages 5–10) build focus, attention skills, and emotional regulation. It’s the perfect for family or classroom reset to help kids calm their bodies, stea...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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4:03
Giving Thanks: A Gratitude Meditation for Kids
This calming 5-minute meditation helps children practice gratitude, mindfulness, and emotional calm. Through gentle breathing and affirmations like “Thank you for this day” and “The world is brighter because of you,” kids lear...
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Episode 40
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4:47
Feeling Brave (When You Are Scared)
This calming 5-minute meditation helps children handle fear during storms, darkness, or new situations. With mindful breathing and gentle affirmations like “I am safe, I am brave,” kids learn how to pause anxious thoughts, find comfort...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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5:12
Nighttime Wind Down
Named “Best Meditation Podcast for Kids Age 5+” by Common Sense Media and ★★★★ rated, The Paper Girls Show offers trusted, kid-approved calm for bedtime routines and emotional well-being.This 5-minute guided meditation uses slow...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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5:24
Sibling Rivalry & Friendship Conflicts
Sibling fights and friend disagreements happen — but kids can learn to pause, breathe, and respond with kindness. This short guided meditation helps children reset their emotions and reconnect with siblings or friends after a tough moment.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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4:10
First Day of School Calm - 5 Minute Meditation for Kids
The first day of school can feel big — for kids and parents. This short guided meditation helps children release first-day jitters and step into the classroom with calm, confidence, and excitement.Through gentle breathing, a bal...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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5:46
Feeling Left Out - 5 Minute Meditation for Kids
Being left out can hurt — but kids don’t have to carry that feeling alone. This short guided meditation helps children recognize those emotions, find healthy ways to cope, and remember: you are enough, you matter, you belong.Thr...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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4:29
Take a Screen Break - 5 Minute Meditation for Kids
Screens can be fun—but too much can leave kids restless, distracted, and overwhelmed. This short, calming meditation helps children ages 6+ pause, breathe, and recharge, turning boredom into creativity.Guided by mindfulness educator T...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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4:29
Bedtime Calm - 5 Minute Meditation for Kids
Struggling with bedtime? Bedtime Calm is a soothing 6-minute guided meditation designed to help children (ages 5–10) feel safe, relaxed, and ready for sleep.Through gentle breathing, calming words, and peaceful imagery, this sho...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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6:30
Be Kind to the Earth - 5 Minute Meditation for Kids
In this gentle, 5-minute guided meditation, children are invited to slow down, breathe, and reflect on how small acts of kindness—like picking up litter or turning off lights—can help care for the Earth and each other. Be Kind to the Earth nurt...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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4:14
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Curiosity & Calm - 5 Minute Meditation for Kids
Spark your child’s inner scientist with calm, curiosity, and wonder. In this gentle, 5-minute guided meditation, kids are invited to slow down, breathe, and explore their natural curiosity. Curiosity & Calm helps children notice the world a...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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5:17
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Body Kindness & Confidence - 5 Minute Meditation for Kids
In this gentle, 5-minute guided meditation, kids are invited to slow down, breathe, and appreciate their bodies—just as they are. Body Kindness & Confidence encourages children to listen to their bodies, express gratitude for all t...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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4:09
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Self-Compassion - 5 Minute Meditation for Kids
Take a deep breath and gently embrace yourself with self-compassion. This Mini Meditation for Kids guides you in releasing self-judgment and cultivating self-love, reminding you that you are worthy just as you are. Through gentle affirmations a...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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6:06
Mindful Exploration: Using Our Five Senses Like Scientists
This special edition meditation invites young listeners to engage their five senses in a mindful exploration of the world. By observing and describing their sensory experiences, children will learn to appreciate the nuances of their environment...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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6:22
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Circle of Peace - 5 Minute Meditation for Kids
With all the strife in our world today, we can feel helpless and do not know what to do. But together, we can make a difference. We can send peace to those who need it. We can all do our little part to make this earth a more peaceful planet. Si...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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6:46
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Pet Pals - 5 Minute Meditation for Kids
Animals can fill our heart with love and always make our day brighter. In this meditation, we spend some time with our favorite animal or pet to breathe and take some time to bring calm to our day.Mindfulness is an important theme in 'T...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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7:03
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Peaceful Sleep - 5 Minute Meditation for Kids
Having a restful night's sleep is essential for our well-being, as it sets the stage for a wonderful day ahead. In the moments that follow, we'll embark on a peaceful journey guided by the gentle cloud of sleep. So, find your comfortable spot, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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6:41
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Being Calm and Present - 5 Minute Meditation for Kids
It is important to learn to take in the moment and to just be who we are. Embracing the essence of our true selves and learning to savor each moment is a special skill we can cultivate. By consciously tuning into our breath, the world around us...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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Healing Hearts: A Meditation for Coping with Loss
"Healing Hearts" is a compassionate meditation journey designed to help children grapple with the complexities of loss. Through guided breathing exercises and affirmations, it nurtures an understanding that love persists even in absence, foster...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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You Are Enough - 5 Minute Meditation for Kids
Children face immense pressure to meet society's high standards of perfection. It is important that children are reminded that they are enough and are already perfect in their evolution as a human being here on earth.Mindfulness i...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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5:10
Coping With Bullying - 5 Minute Meditation for Kids
Difficult people are a part of life. This guided meditation helps children gain insight and tap into their strength and resilience in how to cope with bullying.Mindfulness is an important theme in 'The Paper Girls Show'. Together with "...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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5:55
Embracing Alone Time - 5 Minute Meditation for Kids
We all feel lonely from time to time, but if we can make peace with the loneliness, we can actually use this time to tap into our creativity and maybe even discover something new about ourselves. Turning loneliness into a time to create or rest...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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5:41
