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. When you come to a …
When we remember to follow our hearts, we become more authentic, more joyful and sometimes spontaneously creative and energetic. Research from Heartmath, (www.heartmath.org), shows that our hearts are in fact a lot like a broadcast station. When electrodes are placed on the body to measure heart rhythms, the electrical voltage measured is about 60 times …
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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. Here are the top …
Soft blanket, squeeze toy, fuzzy craft balls, pipe cleaners, bubbles, markers/crayons and paper, “calm down activity cards” (see below), and a reflection card. The reflection card gives kids a visual to work through and problem-solve a situation that might have been related to their current stress. It has visuals for “how you are feeling,” “what …
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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 outside is cold or rainy because you can bring the bubble blowing …
Recently I had the opportunity to visit New York City. While I was there I saw the show Wicked on Broadway. Wicked tells the story of the Wizard of Oz and tells it from the perspective of the witches from Oz. Sitting in the sixth row, I was able to truly connect with the energy …
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 life. STEP ONE: So, I invite kids to pay attention to when …
Last weekend, as the weather turned into spring, I turned my back patio into a labyrinth activity center. My children and I created a heart-shaped spiral and a simple circular spiral labyrinth with sidewalk chalk and began to walk. Paying attention to our in-breath and out-breath, we walked and walked until our bodies and minds …
I often encourage children to do “turtle time” when they are feeling overwhelmed or experiencing a state of unease or anger. When our emotions run high, having a code word or signal to initiate a calming activity is important. “Turtle Time” can serve as that signal. I explain to students that turtle time helps …
