Give Your Anxious Child a (Super!) Creative Dose of Relaxation with Stress Free Kids
Posted on May 21, 2013
Relaxation techniques can be tough for adults to grasp, but StressFreeKids founder Lori Lite makes them fun, easy and super-creative for children. Check out two of her books and more!
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The Power of Yoga for Helping Children with Anxiety
Posted on March 13, 2013
Yoga hasn't been kicking around for thousands of years for no reason. It's benefits extend to every age, background and fitness level and it can be particularly soothing for anxious children. Learn how to get started with yoga for your anxious child today.
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Using Guided Imagery and Meditation to Help Child Anxiety
Posted on February 11, 2013
Vacations can soothe the body, mind and soul, and meditation-based guided imagery can give you and your anxious child an instant vacation with lasting benefits. Read on to learn more!
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Teaching Your Anxious Child to Calm Themselves with Their Breath
Posted on February 10, 2013
Diaphragmatic breathing, also called "belly breathing," is not some strange or foreign concept. It's the natural way our bodies were meant to breathe and it can do wonders to help your anxious child calm down and eradicate stress. Read more to find out about this awesome tool.
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How a Bell Can Help Your Anxious Child’s Mindfulness Practice
Posted on February 6, 2013
Anxious children can have a tough time practicing mindfulness, but you can help them out if you introduce a bell into the practice. Check out tips for selecting and using a bell that works for you.
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How to Help Your Anxious Child Create a Mindfulness Sanctuary
Posted on February 5, 2013
Your anxious children can have one more reason to embrace a mindfulness practice if you help them set up a special mindfulness sanctuary. Read on to find out how.
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How to Use Sounds with Meditation to Calm Your Anxious Child
Posted on February 1, 2013
Chanting "Om" during meditation is certainly not a requirement! But you may find incorporating hums, chants and other sounds into your session can help you and your child enjoy and deepen your practice.
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Meditation Myths that Can Hinder You and Your Anxious Child
Posted on January 31, 2013
You've heard meditation can bring extreme benefits for you and your anxious child, but you've also heard dozens of myths that make it seem impossible. Stop believing them and start reaping the benefits with help from this post!
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The Parents Guide to Teaching Mindfulness to Children with Anxiety
Posted on January 14, 2013
Want an anxious child that is calmer, more serene and has fewer fears and less anxiety? Mindfulness may be just what you need. Read on to learn what it is, how to practice it and how to pass it along to your children.
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Mindfulness or MBSR for Treating Child Anxiety
Posted on September 22, 2012
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness practices have proven themselves highly beneficial for treating anxiety, panic attacks, and more. Learn what it is, the supporting research, and how it can be used to help treat child anxiety.
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