Between the go-go-go and the big feelings, most kids have a hard time putting their fingers on what is REALLY happening inside them and around them when. If they learn to access their body, their breath and whatever feelings are arising for them there, the affect in daily life is profound. There were definitely volcano-exploding days at home, but the better I got at supporting myself as a parent, the stronger I became at supporting them during challenging times.

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The below tools s are simple and directly help them to calm their racing overwhelmed minds and quickly settle down. They are small ways to make a big impact without overcomplicating our world or theirs.