Book of Dreams There's this song called Book of Dreams by the band Milkshake that animates my imagination each time I listen. In fact, it's been a stable in my daughters' lives while they have been growing up so much so that even the week before Christmas on a trip...
Create a relaxation collage with your child. I like to explain that just looking at serene, tranquil pictures can calm our bodies and minds. There's even research out there that shows that just by looking upon tranquil scenes or even other people relaxing and...
Did you know that by simply gazing upon a calming color, it can produce a calming effect on the body and mind? When I was in Undergraduate school I worked in an engineering library that was colorscaped, as they called it, with special colors in mind to support the...
We are having fun this week with outer space relaxation! Just looking at pictures from outer space elicits a feeling of calm and serenity within me, so I am sharing this experience with my students. Here are some discussion ideas and activities for you...
These three deep breaths work great with young kids at both home and school alike! Try them out with the children in your life. The Elevator Breath Breathing in raise your arms above your head and say "Elevator Up!" Breathing out, float your arms back down to your...
I'm excited to announce that Kids' Relaxation has a new channel on YouTube! I am going to be sharing videos created from my work with kids and based on various blogs on different relaxation techniques for kids that I have posted here over the years. My vision is to...
When energy is scattered, out of control, and "all over the place," it is very hard for kids to calm down. Here are some grounding techniques that can help you and your child re-center, re-focus, and calm the body for focused attention, becoming present and...
I recently went to see the recent Pixar movie, Inside Out, with my family. We really enjoyed it. While some of the science featured has been controversial, I took away key messages that inspired the creation of these relaxation and emotional regulation activities....
Here are some ideas to consider and possibly discuss before you begin using this relaxation script with your child: Your child is in charge of her feelings. Help her to understand that she is in charge of her anger. She is at choice. Empower her to knowt that there...
When I worked with very young kiddos, (aged 3-6), I created the Relaxation Backpack and the Journey to the Island of Calm to introduce relaxation practice. The Island of Calm is the destination for any relaxation practice. It's the place you and your child want...
