Meditations for Kids - Highly Meditated, LLC

This review of Meditations for Kids was completed by the Australian Council on Children and the Media (ACCM) on 2 May 2019.

About the app

This section contains details about the app provided by an ACCM Reviewer.

ACCM review

This review of Meditations for Kids contains the following information:

• The level to which the game was reviewed
• App description
• Reviewers comments
• In App purchasing
• Online information
• Gambling
• Advertising and product placement
• Gender stereotypes and sexual references
• Coarse language
• Game playing behaviour which may be of concern to some parents
• Other

The level to which the game was reviewed

Our reviewer explored all elements of the app.

App description

Meditation for Kids is a health and well-being app in which children (with or without their parents) participate in meditation, guided imagery and relaxation. The use of bright colours and simple graphics makes the app feel welcoming and inviting. Children can choose from a series of six pictures, each representing the sound it will play. For example, clicking on a picture of a rain cloud will play the sound of rain; clicking on a picture of a bird will play bird song etc. There are also several different meditations and guided imageries spoken by a woman’s soothing, relaxing voice. Before each meditation begins, a brief explanation is given so that parents and children can understand the objective of the exercise. For example, “This is for children who find themselves to be particularly fidgety with their hands, this script will help them to stay calm even in stressful situations”. Other themes that are explored include; dealing with being afraid of the dark, reducing fidgetiness, breathing relaxation, becoming calm/centred and dealing with worry or anxiety.

 

Reviewers comments

Meditation for Kids provides children with a great insight and introduction into different relaxation techniques. It is free from any ads, has no in-app purchasing or extensions and does not connect to social media – making it a very safe option for very young children. The app actively encourages parents to participate in the meditation exercises with their children, promoting bonding and closeness. Although there are no written or verbal instructions, using this app is very intuitive and will be quickly picked up by children, particularly if an adult demonstrates at first.  Overall, this is a good quality app which could be beneficial in teaching children strategies for reducing stress and anxiety.

In App purchasing

• There is no In-App purchasing in this game.

Online information

• There is no online information required to use this app. No login, or account is required.

Gambling

At the time of review, the reviewer found no simulated gambling content.  If you discover simulated gambling content in this app, please contact us with the details so we can update our review.

Advertising and product placement

• There is no advertising or product placement in this game.

Gender stereotypes and sexual references

• None noted.

Coarse language

• None noted.

Game playing behaviour which may be of concern to some parents

N/A.

Other

Reviewer's comment: Meditation should not be an alternative for seeking help for certain mental and physical health conditions. If your child is not improving or benefiting from meditation, stop immediately and consult your health care provider.                                                                                                               

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