🌬️How Mindful Breathing Can Help Kids Manage Big Feelings

Kids feel big emotions—joy, frustration, excitement, worry—and sometimes those feelings can be overwhelming. Mindful breathing is like giving kids a “pause button” for their emotions, helping them slow down, feel calmer, and respond thoughtfully.

Why Breathing Works:

When we take slow, deep breaths, it signals the brain that we’re safe, reducing stress and anxiety. For kids, this simple tool can be a superpower in tough moments.

Fun Breathing Exercises to Try:

🐝Bumblebee Breath: Take a deep breath in, then hum softly as you exhale like a buzzing bee. The vibration has a calming effect.

🧸Teddy Bear Breathing: Lie on your back with a small stuffed animal on your belly. Watch it rise as you breathe in and fall as you breathe out.

🌸Flower-Candle Breath: Pretend to hold a flower in one hand and a candle in the other. Inhale deeply through your nose (smell the flower), then exhale gently through your mouth (blow out the candle).

Practicing these techniques regularly helps kids feel confident using them when emotions run high.