Here is a fun exercise that your kids will love! You might too.
Bedtime Breathing
by the Sleep Fairy
Teach your child the value of controlled, slow breathing. It’s an easy relaxation technique they’ll be able to use on their own.
Breathe slowly and deeply, in… and out…
Breathe in calm and happy, breathe out worries.
Breathe in warm sunshine, breathe out stale air.
Make up your own:
Breathe in Grandma love, breathe out grand-daughter love.
Breathe in wild flowers, breathe out lazy rainy days.
Breathing out doesn’t always have to be the negative, we are filled with all sorts of positive things to release into the world!
Let your mind wander, you are on your way to dreamland anyway so go ahead and free associate. And breathe, breathe, breathe…
Your key to success begins with creating regular bedtimes and an enjoyable relaxing routine. Find some ideas below from the series Quiet Night, Happy Night:
- The Never Ending Good Night
- Is Goodnight Still Taking all Night?
- Lowering the Child’s Bedroom
- Sleeping Around
- Is Separation Anxiety Causing Unrest?
- Calm Yourself to Calm Your Kids
- Bedtime Breathing
- Nighttime Fears
- Unwind for Bedtime
- Quiet Night, Happy Night
Cool tips! Meditation, yoga and relaxation CDs are also three quick relaxation techniques that can help us transcend into a more relaxed state and prepare us for sleep.
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