Deep breathing is a core part of helping children (and adults) calm their anxiety. It’s also a crucial part of practicing mindfulness. But telling someone to breathe deep can often result in someone taking heaving breaths like they just ran 5k. Here’s how to put your belly into it.
Other Breathing Resources
Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits: Figure 8 Breathing
Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits: Square Breathing
Mindfulness and Parenting: What’s the Story?