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Relaxation Techniques For Children

Children can't say, "I'm stressed, I need some time to myself." Instead, they yell, run around, act aggressively, or cry. This is their way of releasing tension. As a parent, you can teach them healthier methods of regulation.

"Spaghetti" Game (Muscle Relaxation)

This is an adaptation of Jacobson's method for the youngest.

  1. Tell your child: "You're a raw spaghetti noodle. Very hard and stiff! Tighten all your muscles, your arms, your legs, your face! Tightly, tightly!" (Hold for 5 seconds).
  2. "And now we throw you into hot water... You're a cooked spaghetti noodle! Soft, mushy, floppy. Relax completely on the floor."
  3. Repeat this several times. This teaches the child the difference between tension and relaxation.

Peaceful Land for the Little Ones

The Corty app has a Corty Kids mode. You'll find professionally recorded relaxation stories and breathing exercises (e.g., "Blow out the candle," "Smell the flower") that are visually and audibly appealing to children. It's a great way to establish an evening ritual that calms the whole family.

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Scientific Sources:

  • Saltzman, A. (2014). "A Still Quiet Place: A Mindfulness Program for Teaching Children and Adolescents to Ease Stress and Difficult Emotions".

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