Hello Everyone, Here's a short video on how to practice Butterfly Breathing. Find a comfortable space, relax, and take a few minutes to practice a deep breath with your child today! Here's a quick video explaining how to do it. Imagine you are a butterfly and breathe...
Plant Bath Quiet Space This past weekend, as I was busy staying indoors, I suddenly had the desire to be surrounded by plants. Not just any plants but the ones inside my house that I love, and with whom I have a standing long-term relationship. I gathered them all...
Jump To Center Here we are at the start of another school year! It can be a time of transitions, change, and new beginnings for you and your child/students. This year, I encourage you to set the intention to stress less, relax and connect more, and spend time doing...
As a parting gift for the summer vacation, I gave students a feather today. We talked about mindfulness and why it is important to bring your attention into the present moment so that you can relax, be aware of how you are feeling, and calm down your nervous system...
Here's a one-minute relaxer to do with your child! STEAMING TEA BREATH Teach your child the "Hot Tea Breath." Use your imagination and deep breathing to take a moment to relax together. First, ask your child what his favorite flavor of tea is? (even if it is a...
Welcome guest blogger, Rigby Buckner! It is my absolute delight to introduce to you a new guest blogger at Kids Relaxation! Rigby is a graduate student enrolled in the University of Denver’s Child, Family, and School Psychology Program. She received her Bachelor’s in...
Deep Breathing Board Create a fun reminder to take a deep breath! Recently while at Hobby Lobby, I came across this wipe off calendar board and thought it would be a fun way to make a Deep Breath Schedule 🙂 All of these deep breathing techniques and ideas can be...
Relaxation Practice in the Car! A perfect time to practice deep breathing during your day is to use time in the car! 1. Prime the mind to relax by focusing on the positive: Invite your child to name 5 things they are grateful for while looking out the window. 2....
Helping kids with executive functioning challenges can take one part instruction, one part practice, one part mindfulness and one part patience. For the instruction part, I have created fun visual aids to support kids with their learning and understanding of how...
Here's a quick break for all of the kiddos you know that could use a pause and some sensory input to help them balance and calm their minds and bodies. To introduce this break or for practice, I ask the boys in my group to drop and "be a snake in the grass." First...
