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World J Clin Cases. Nov 6, 2024; 12(31): 6447-6450
Published online Nov 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i31.6447
Mindfulness and mindful parenting: Strategies for preschoolers with behavioral issues
Yan Zeng, Jun-Wen Zhang, Jian Yang
Yan Zeng, Department of Psychology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400010, China
Jun-Wen Zhang, Jian Yang, Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
Author contributions: Zhang JW and Yang J conceptualized and designed the research, and edited the final manuscript; Zeng Y performed the literature search, analyzed the data, and wrote the original manuscript; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by The Education and Teaching Reform Project of the First Clinical College of Chongqing Medical University, No. CMER202305; and The Natural Science Foundation of Tibet Autonomous Region, No. XZ2024ZR-ZY100(Z).
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Jian Yang, MD, PhD, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 1 Youyi Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing 400016, China. yangjian@hospital.cqmu.edu.cn
Received: June 30, 2024
Revised: July 11, 2024
Accepted: July 17, 2024
Published online: November 6, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Mindfulness fosters health-promoting behaviors by focusing on the present moment and adopting a nonjudgmental attitude, which helps children develop self-regulation skills, enhance concentration, and improve emotional intelligence. Mindful parenting, the practical application of mindfulness in the parent-child relationship, emphasizes fully engaging in interactions, cultivating emotional awareness, and exercising self-regulation during the parenting process. Mindfulness and mindful parenting are vital pathways to address behavioral issues in preschoolers and enhance their overall well-being.