Jellyfish Visual Aid for Deep Breathing Practice
For some children, the concept of taking a deep breath is difficult to understand. When I am working with some kids, especially kids with an autism spectrum disorder, they respond especially...
Mr. Balloon Breath
The balloon breath is a fun way to describe a diaphragmatic breath. I like to show kids a picture of the diaphragm and explain that it is the long, flat muscle beneath the lungs and above the belly...
Rocket Breath!
Take off into relaxation today! Explain to your child that you are going to practice a deep breath like a rocket. While he inhales, taking air into his lungs, you will sound the count down until...
Family Stress During the Holidays?
Hi Everyone! I am interested in providing some extra resources during the holidays that supports family, child and parent relaxation. Please help me provide resources you need by filling out this...
Over the Rainbow Breathing
Have your child gently close her eyes and imagine that she is lying under a rainbow. Tell her that you are going to practice breathing the colors in out while thinking certain thoughts. Encourage...
Blowing Bubbles In The Bath
Here's a quick way to integrate relaxation practice into your daily routine with your child, especially during the busy holiday season. Use bath time! Bubble baths are the perfect place to practice...
Snake Hiss: Deep Breathing Practice
Snake Hiss I like to practice breathing like a snake with students at school. To begin, I ask them what kind of snake they would like to be for the day. I get all kinds of fun answers like...
Wings
Acting from confidence is relaxing. Know why? You are totally aligned with what you want to be doing. There is zero resistance when you are acting from inner animation, inner interest, inner joy....
Listen To The Playfulness Inside You
Set your inner mermaid free today! Recently my daughter Maddie turned herself into a mermaid. I watched her do hydrodynamics research on tail design to make sure it had maximum efficiency to cut...
Surfing the Stress Wave
Starting back to school can produce waves of stress in children's bodies and minds. Showing them how to ride the stress wave without jumping into reactivity or impulsive actions based on strong...
