In the fast-paced world of today, mindfulness has become a buzzword in corporate boardrooms and Silicon Valley startups. However, its impact extends far beyond the realm of high-powered executives.

Lots of schools across the country have started to teach students about mindfulness. Maybe your child has come home and spoken about it and you want to know more. Or maybe you've heard about it in ...

Academics such as Jon Kabat-Zinn define mindfulness as "paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally." According to professor of psychology J.