Hey guys! Happy 2024!!! I hope everyone had a wonderful new year. In my last blog I promised to share an upcoming blog that describes relaxation techniques for kids. For that reason today we are going to discuss belly breathing for kids. I can't take credit for this because the credit for this technique belongs to the digital storybook "Toad Learns Belly Breathing. A story about coping with emotions."

You might be asking, "what is belly breathing"
Belly breathing is an effective way to relax, recharge, and cope with difficult emotions.

The Belly Breathing worksheet below offers step-by-step instructions to teach children the breathing exercise. Try using the worksheet with your own child. if your child struggles to expand their belly, have them practice while lying down. Place a stuffed animal on their belly and ask them to push the animal upward as they fill their belly with air.
Thank you for reading! Have a beautiful day 😄