Self-Compassion Helps Kids Meet Hard Moments with Kindness

Playful mindfulness and self-compassion practices you can use with kids

Self-Compassion Helps Kids Meet Hard Moments with Kindness

Playful mindfulness and self-compassion practices you can use with kids

My offerings support parents and educators through research-based books, classes, and everyday practices.
For educators and helping professionals, there are also pathways to learn how to teach mindfulness and self-compassion to kids.

Child working on the Mindfulness and Self-Compassion workbook with Grandma
Child working on the Mindfulness and Self-Compassion workbook with Grandma

Jamie Lynn’s playful yet deeply grounded approach translates the science of self-compassion into a language young hearts can truly feel.”

Dr. Kristin Neff, Associate Professor at UT Austin, author of Self-Compassion

What is Self-Compassion
for Children?

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Quizzes and Activities for Kids

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Self-Compassion Classes for Adults and Youth

Train to Teach Self-Compassion to Children

About Jamie Lynn

I’m Jamie Lynn Tatera, author and teacher trainer of the Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Children and Caregivers (MSC-CC) program and the Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Workbooks for Kids. I used to be an elementary school teacher, but after I had my first daughter, I began to focus on sharing wellness skills with parents and educators. Amidst unique parenting challenges, I discovered self-compassion, and my life was transformed. A decade later, I’m a certified Mindful Self-Compassion teacher who empowers children, educators and families across the globe to comfort themselves during their difficult moments and motivate themselves with kindness.

Courses & Training

Mini Course: Helping Your Child with Big Feelings

Learn playful, science-backed tools to help your child navigate big feelings — whether they melt down or shut down.  

Parent-Child Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Class

Online Course with Orientation Session

Six-week playful, research-based Parent-Child Self-Compassion class taught by Jamie Lynn Tatera.

Train to Teach Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Lessons to Kids

Begins February 2026

Certificate program designed for educators and other caregivers who would like to teach mindful self-compassion skills to children, ages 6-12.

Mindful Self-Compassion Course

Mindful Self-Compassion Course

Online, Self-Paced Mindful Self-Compassion course taught by Jamie Lynn Tatera.

Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens, ages 12-17

Online Course with Live-Online Intro Session

8-Session Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens course taught by Jamie Lynn Tatera.

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