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.
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Episodes
45 episodes
When You Don't Get Picked
Feeling left out can really hurt — especially when you don't get picked to play, join a group, or take part in something you were hoping for.This gentle meditation helps children pause, breathe, and move through the feeling of not being ...
Confidence Meditation for Kids: Build Confidence & Try New Things (Ages 5–10)
Confidence Meditation for KidsWhen something feels new or a little scary, confidence can grow one small step at a time.This gentle 5-minute guided meditation for kids helps children calm anxiety, try new things, and build c...
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...
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'...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.<...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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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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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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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...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
