Mindfulness programs such as Goldie Hawn’s MindUP — a 12-week program to teach children to reduce stress and regulate emotions — can be effective, educators say.

A UBC study found that MindUP reduced stress and depression and improved math grades among fourth- and fifth-graders.

http://news.ubc.ca/2015/02/18/can-mindfulness-help-students-do-better-in-school/