Meditation can benefit children in many ways. There has been research done to suggest that meditation can benefit children with ADD, ADHT Through the use of breathing games and simples visualiations children can be empowered with tools to calm and focus there minds. These tools can be used by them whenever they feel stressed or out of control. When we meditate, our brain waves slow down to alpha and theta waves and we become restful and deeply relaxed while at the same time becoming more alert and focused. By meditating regularly, our bodies increase their secretions of mood altering chemicals such as serotonin, which produces feelings of well being, happiness and contentment. Low serotonin levels have been linked to clinical depression. Meditation has been found to improve concentration and creativity while providing relief for anxiety and stress, insomnia, migraines, chronic fatigue and ADHD. Regular, effective meditation also improves one’s quality of sleep and causes people to feel refreshed and rested.  Classes are being run in Cambridge, and Essex. Please email or call for more details. Individual classes can also be arranged. juliette@inspiringlife.co.uk or 07740 663 493 "The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) as a treatment for children diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is widespread, but little is known on the effectiveness of many such therapies. This study investigated meditation as a family treatment method for children with ADHD, using the techniques of Sahaja Yoga Meditation (SYM). Parents and children participated in a 6-week programme of twice-weekly clinic sessions and regular meditation at home. Pre- and post-treatment assessments included parent ratings of children’s ADHD symptoms, self-esteem and child–parent relationship quality. Perceptions of the programme were collected via parent questionnaires and child interviews. Results showed improvements in children’s ADHD behaviour, selfesteem and relationship quality. Children described benefits at home (better sleep patterns, less anxiety) and at school (more able to concentrate, less conflict). Parents reported feeling happier, less stressed and more able to manage their child’s behaviour. Indications from this preliminary investigation are that SYM may offer families an effective management tool for family-oriented treatment of childhood ADHD." -----[Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry 1359–1045 (200410)9:4 © 2004 SAGE Publications (London, Thousand Oaks and New Delhi) Vol. 9(4): 479–497; www.sagepublications.com]

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