Most of us have heard of mindfulness—the meditative practice drawn from Eastern spirituality that encourages us to focus on the present moment and calm our minds. It may seem obvious how being more mindful can help us manage our stress, anxiety, and even depression. But it might not be as obvious how a mindfulness practice can help us be better parents to our children, and perhaps even better partners and friends. In this episode of “About Health,” host David B. Feldman interviews Dr. Shauna Shapiro, psychologist and expert in mindfulness.