Mindfulness As Reflective Knowing: What Is the Effect of Mental Training on the Development of Response Inhibition, Emotion Awareness, and Language in Early Childhood?

In a study investigating the impact of mindfulness training on cognitive, emotional, and language development in early childhood, 22 kindergartners were randomly assigned to mindfulness treatment or control and assessed on response inhibition, emotional awareness, and language. Results suggest mindfulness training increased emotional awareness, self-control, and expressive language skills.