Calming Belly Breathing for Kids - Blowing Candles | Mindfulness

   • Quick Coping Skills to Help Parents and Ki...   - Quick Coping Skills to Help Parents and Kids Calm Down | DBT TIPP 👩‍👦 Child ADHD and Anxiety - Relationships First Masterclasses™ - https://childbehaviorclinic.com/maste... An easy way to practice belly breathing with your kids by blowing out birthday candles. I’m Dr. Jacque from ChildBehaviorClinic.com. I'm a mom of two and a licensed psychologist who helps families with child anxiety and ADHD. #mindfulnessforkids #copingskills #parentingtips -------------- FREE RESOURCES: 📗 48 Things to Say Instead of Stop, Don’t, and No - https://childbehaviorclinic.com/48-ph... ❓ What Kids With Anxiety Wish Their Parents Knew - https://childbehaviorclinic.com/what-... 3️⃣ Coping Skills Every Anxious Kid Needs Guide - https://childbehaviorclinic.com/3-cop... 📚 Recommended Child Anxiety & ADHD Books, Toys, and Resources - https://childbehaviorclinic.com/addit... -------------- When I teach belly breathing to the families I work with, I usually first hear, “oh that doesn’t work for me.” Usually it’s one of four things that’s getting in the way of it “working”. And here’s what you can do to make it better: 1. We can’t expect to do something well if we’ve never practiced it. Kids need to practice belly breathing when they’re calm to be able to do it successfully when feelings have gotten much bigger. So, practice. Alot. Model it, or do it with your child at times when you are both calm. 2. The deep breaths are actually coming from the chest and shoulders, and not from the belly. To practice breathing from the belly, lay on your back in a relaxed position. Put something lightweight on your stomach, like a magazine or a paperback. For kids, try a stuffed animal on their tummy. The animal should move up and down as they breathe in and out. Belly breathing causes the diaphragm to expand more, forcing more air into the lungs. This is what will physiologically slow down the body. 3. Belly breathing is not a quick fix. Try to shift your mindset and expectations about this coping skill. Think of it as a way to get through a tough moment, without making it worse. It’s a way to focus on calming the body, rather than the thing that’s causing trouble. 4. Trying to belly breathe when you’re at a 10 out of 10 of big feelings is probably not going to be that helpful. The key is to catch the emotions as they are rising, like at a 6 or 7 out of 10, and try it then. -------------- ⌚️Timestamps: 0:00 We all have big feelings sometimes. 0:14 How to start belly breathing 0:29 Blowing candles 🔔 For weekly tips on overcoming fears and anxiety, subscribe -    / @doctorjacque   -------------- WHO AM I: Hi there. I’m Dr. Jacquelyn Bogdanov, founder of Child Behavior Clinic (https://childbehaviorclinic.com). I’m a licensed child psychologist who specializes in child anxiety and ADHD. I help families with child anxiety and ADHD, so parents can feel confident they are giving their kids what they need. I take research-supported ideas and make them into simple, practical, and straightforward tips and strategies you can use right away. I believe all parents and kids should have access to quality mental health information, ideas, and resources, especially when it comes to anxiety and ADHD. You and your kids deserve support to make it through the hard times together. DISCLAIMER: This video, information, and related content, including information linking to third-party websites are for educational purposes only. They are not intended to replace the advice of a licensed medical or mental health professional. Information provided cannot diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Engagement between Child Behavior Clinic or Dr. Jacquelyn Bogdanov and others on this site or otherwise does not constitute therapeutic services, psychological advice, or consultation, and should not be considered a therapeutic relationship. If you are in distress and in need of immediate assistance, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. DISCLOSURE: As an Amazon Associate, Dr. Jacque | Child Behavior Clinic earns from qualifying purchases. When you buy through links in this video's description, we may earn an affiliate commission.