Parents with children ages eight to 12 are being encouraged to join a new family program about mindfulness and meditation.

The Bridge: A Center for Hope and Healing, along with St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 351 Elm Street, will be holding its first session on March 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Any children participating must have an adult present.

The lessons will center around kindness, love, peace, generosity and overall how to live a joyful life, according to their press release. Melissa Ahaesy, a licensed mental health counselor, will be facilitating the lessons.

There is also a suggested donation of $10 per family. For more information and to register, call (508) 997.0903 by March 14.