Kids Self-Esteem: Relieve a Bit of Stress with a Simple Breathing Game
When my kids were very young, I was privileged to be able to stay home with them. When they wanted to play baseball, they went out in the back yard and waited for a group to gather and they’d play a game. My kids didn’t have homework until they were in 5th grade.
Today my grandson plays baseball on a team with uniforms, coaches, even a batting machine. They practice 5 times a week and have games on the weekend. My grandson is 7 yrs old. Every practice is after a full day of school. That’s a lot of pressure for a 7 yr old.
As much as everyone complains about not having time to breathe, the pattern of over scheduling your life isn’t going to change. So let’s put some Superhero breathing to work.
In the car on the way to the baseball game or dance lessons or the mall, take a moment to breathe with your child. Turn the radio off and use this little exercise to lower the heart rate and your anxiety.
Breathe in as you slowly say to yourself, “Breathing in.”
Breathe out as you slowly say to yourself, “Breathing out.”
Repeat at least three times. You’ll feel more relaxed. Be playful and have fun.
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