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 direction of my dreams. I have applied this concept many times since...
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 repeating these things over and over to help shift the situation....
I recently purchased a beautiful children's book called Tea Ceremony by Shozo Sato, (http://www.amazon.com/Ceremony-Asian-Arts-Crafts-Creative/dp/0804835004/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395690280&sr=8-1&keywords=tea+ceremony+...
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 1997, the butterfly hug is a wonderful way to get your child's focus...
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 support relaxation in the moment. Often when my students have anxious...
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 take off when he exhales, letting the air out of his lungs. Invite your...
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 quick, 3-question survey. Click on the link below. I appreciate your...
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 deep breathing. This activity is especially nice when the weather...
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 feelings, is a golden skill that will support children throughout their...
Here's a Spider-Man Script for you to try out with your children or students to practice mindfulness and increase focus. You can also incorporate this into your childs play therapy. Materials Needed: Bell, Flower, Small Food Item (such as a berry, piece of cereal, or...
