New ebook “Guided Imagery for Kids” available on Amazon!
Check out my latest children's sound book on Amazon! It was inspired by my desire to help my daughters calm down, release anxiety and relax, especially during times of stress. It's the second in...
New Kids’ Relaxation Ebook Available on Amazon
Take time out for a little R&R and a calming break with your child. This book is not only for the children in your life, it is also for you! Deep Breathing for Kids is a collection of many of...
Relaxation Resource Recommendation: Babar’s Yoga For Elephants
Want a fun way to practice yoga with your child? Try reading this book together! Babar's Yoga for Elephants by Laurent de Brunhoff is a fun way to practice yoga stretches. What the students and I...
Got Resistance? Five Ways to Encourage Your Child’s Relaxation Practice
For many different reasons, sometimes kids aren't that keen on relaxation practice. However, it is possible to encourage them so that, before you know, it they are SUPER interested in relaxing...
No Time for Relaxation? Three Simple Steps to Trim Tab in the Direction of Consistent Relaxation Practice!
A few years ago, I heard a speaker introduce me to the concept of trim tabbing. As he was speaking, he stated that I could easily reach my goals if I made small, incremental changes each day in the...
Top 10 Things to AVOID if you want a CALM Kid
As a school psych, I hear it all the time, "I sure wish my kiddo could relax. He is soooooo active, just bounces off the walls. He just goes goes goes until he drops at night!" And I hear myself...
Tea Ceremony
I recently purchased a beautiful children's book called Tea Ceremony by Shozo Sato,...
Butterfly Hugs
Want a quick, fun way to release stress or strong emotions? Try the butterfly hug with your child today. Developed by Lucina Artigas, M.A. in her work with survivors of the Acapulco Hurricane of...
Calm My Body Box
The Occupational Therapist at my school, Chelsea Berthold, created this "Calm My Body Box" and kids just LOVE it! She took a regular plastic box and filled it with many wonderful items that...
Rocks and Floppy Socks
When I feel a strong emotion such as anger it can feel like a rock in my mind. My mind will try to let it go, but the harder I try, the more it seems that the angry thoughts are "rock" solid. The...
