Unlocking the Power of Breathing and Tips for Children

Did you know that breathing has a profound impact on our brains? It's all about brain science! When we take deep breaths, we activate the parasympathetic nervous system, enabling us to tap into the logical thinking parts of our brains, stay calm, and effectively solve problems. And that's exactly what we want our kids to do when they experience tantrums.

But many parents have shared with us, “I tell my kids to breathe, but they end up screaming and crying even more!”

Let's think about it: when you're furious with your spouse and they ask you to take a deep breath, do you instantly calm down? Probably not. The same goes for our children!

Tip 1

Timing is key! It's important to identify the right moment to encourage your kids to take in oxygen, and that moment definitely isn't during the peak of a tantrum.

Tip 2

Instead of simply instructing children to "breathe" or "calm down now," try guiding them through conscious and purposeful deep breaths using imagery. For example, imagine blowing out candles on a birthday cake, creating bubbles that float in the air, or tracing the colourful arcs of a rainbow.

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Wishing you a lovely evening from The Key Clinic team.