Relaxation Practice
Slow Like a Sloth
This week in small group we are studying SLOTHS! Until we slow down in the moment, and during life in general, relaxation practice isn’t effective or even very possible. Slowing down in the first step in the relaxation response, … Continue reading
Positive Passport
Did you know that positive thinking is you and your child’s passport to overall health and wellbeing? This week in my work with students, I’ve created a positive passport activity so that we can begin to shift our thoughts into … Continue reading
Pebble Relaxation Moments: The Practice
A few years ago I took my daughters to visit Findhorn, Scotland. Findhorn is an ecovillage and spiritual community nestled way in the Scottish Highlands near Inverness, (https://www.findhorn.org/). Its founding was something of a miraculous story in that three … Continue reading
I Feel Calm Now
In the yoga tradition, there is a beautiful grounding and focusing chant (Sa Ta Na Ma–kirtan kriya), that is coupled with finger movements. Whenever I practice this chant, my mind calms down and I often feel like I am floating … Continue reading
Atmosphere of Wonder
I believe that each of us is born with an inherent natural sense of imagination and a propensity for wonder. Every child, in their purest essence is a priest of priestess, an alchemist of imagination. And to the extent that … Continue reading
Relaxation Message In a Bottle
Writing can be a relaxation tool that can be accessed anywhere and everywhere! Use it to feel better when there are thoughts swimming around inside. Model for your child how journaling can relieve stressful thoughts or feelings that want to … Continue reading
Relaxation Rain: Putting out the Volcanoes of Pent Up Emotions
We’ve been making volcanoes and talking about relaxation rain in my small groups this week! I drew a volcano on the white board and then we discussed what happens when we don’t pay attention to our emotions and what’s … Continue reading
Superman Cool Down!
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 … Continue reading
Book for a Girl You Love
Yesterday, I received this beautiful gift from a teacher at my school. This teacher expresses such love and caring for her student, (and, as you can see, for staff as well). This book, Dear Girl, by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and … Continue reading
Turtle, Fox, Flower in the Wind: Self Regulation Movement Game
There’s a playful classroom game at my school where teachers hold up a colored sheet of paper and students move a certain way to the color. I thought it would be fun to adapt this game for relaxation and to … Continue reading
