My 14-year-old son’s teachers tell me that he is really smart, but has trouble focusing. Can kids participate in this program and would it help a child like Jake become more focused?

We offer mindfulness classes for teenagers and there are many good books available for bringing mindfulness to teenagers and younger kids. Anyone interested can contact us at TheDailyDose@JeffersonHospital.org to request a list of recommended resources on mindfulness for children.
 
There is substantial research that has shown that mindfulness programs can increase focus and concentration in children, including in adolescents with ADHD.

Diane Reibel, PhD
Director, Mindfulness Institute
The Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals