Bravery Breathing
Ready
- Hands
- A willingness to try something new
Set
- Find a safe place to experiment with these techniques before big feelings arise so that they become practiced tools that you can pull out of your “toolbox” the next time you need them.
Play!
- BREATHING HANDS: Use your index finger on one hand to trace the fingers on your other hand as you breathe in and out. Let’s try it together!
- SHARK BREATH: Use one hand, your face, and your breath to voice the word ‘shhh’ as you try this breathing technique. Let’s try it together!
- BALLOON BREATHING: Use your breath and your imagination to blow up a pretend balloon and watch it rise into the sky.
Why Play This Way?
Empowering your child to independently calm themselves will make being brave during scary moments a whole lot easier for all of you. If you enjoyed these techniques and find that they bring you peace of mind, work them into your daily routine. Developing strategies that can be accessed during times of stress or anxiety is like adding a powerful tool to your little one’s social emotional toolbox. These three techniques are simple, easy to use and can help refocus the mind and calm the heart.
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