It's been a while since I posted on the blog, my apologies! This time of year, gets ahead of me, and I realize, that I need to slow down, and try to get a little more grounded. This article has some great tips on that for our kids & they will all work for us as well. Have a look at the links that are suggested, the resources are great & some of these ideas may be beneficial. Try them out and let us know what works!
Reducing Stress in Kids
- Be aware that change, be it positive or negative, creates stress for most kids.
- Make time to relax and schedule downtime for your children. Do not over-schedule.
- Show your child how to maintain a positive outlook, stop the chatter and lists in their heads, and take their mind off of their worries.
(Affirmation Weaver is a story that encourages positive statements.)
(A Boy and a Turtle is a story that introduces visualizing.)
(Sea Otter Cove is a story that introduces breathing.)
(The Goodnight Caterpillar is a story that introduces passive progressive muscle relaxation.)