Lavender is very calming and Wintergreen is great for STRONG-WILLED kids! (used topically, not internally). The oils work incredibly fast. Usually within seconds they are feeling a lot better! To affect emotions, the oils MUST be smelled. When I sit my kids down, I put a drop of oil ...
Here are a few science-based tips to help parents calm down anxious children: 1. Use a Before/After/During Ritual Rituals in daily life are often called “stability anchors” that help kids relieve anxiety. Parents can consider introducing a ritual before, after or during an anxiety-provoking ...
and some battles cannot be won. Some people bring stress into your life. When you feel too stressed to handle a situation, walking away will allow you to calm down and readdress it later. You can’t tackle every situation, so you should...
A clear understanding of how to address emotional issues in children Simple ways to calm and relax children –“it’s the way you tell ‘em” Tips for igniting your own imagination and creativity How to ‘think metaphor’ to find the right one for each situation ...
Glitter Slimewas such a hit that I thought I would try DIY Calming Slime. This is perfect for kids with anxiety or anyone that needs a moment to calm down. My kids enjoy making and playing with slime. Not only is the slime calming but it smells amazing too. It is an easy sensory ac...
location before the day of the assessment. Then that space is not so ominous and unwelcoming for them to sit in on the assessment day. If you are going to conduct the assessment at home, prepare the house for the assessment by decreasing distractions and making the environment calm and ...
Kids want to be needed. We all do. Another great tactic for preventing toddler meltdowns is to give them tasks and decisions throughout the day. Have them help you bring in the groceries, throw things in the trash, clean up the dishes after dinner, and put their dirty clothes in the ...
For kids with anxiety who don't take risks and engage, they then don't learn how to manage these types of situations. Right? Because skills develop with exposure over time, repeated exposure to everyday situations that kids encounter: self-soothing skills or the ability to calm oneself down...
Sometimes, kids need physical space between them to deescalate the situation. If kids are physically fighting, have them go to separate rooms or different parts of the same room. This gives them a safe place to breathe deeply,meditate, and calm down on their own. ...
Try to calm things down Teaching your child to take deep breaths when they're upset is apopular and effective wayto de-escalate angry outbursts. McCoy says there's a trick to using that strategy effectively: Practice those deep breaths yourself, in front of them. Tell your child you want...