Do you ever feel like nothing you say or do can help your child calm down? If so, you’re in the right place. Here are a few ways you can help manage your child’s anxiety.
Breathe
When a child is anxious, it’s typical for them to take fast and shallow breaths, which can actually make their anxiety worse.
Now, if your child is having trouble with their breathing, you can practice with them.
Show them how to breathe in through their nose and out through their mouth at a slow pace.
Narrow Focus
If your child has a great imagination, this may be the technique for them.
Simply ask them to imagine their happy place.
What is a happy place, you ask?
It’s a place they feel comfortable, relaxed and of course happy.
If they want to go the extra mile, they can even draw their happy place! Your fridge can never have too much artwork, after all.
Embrace Humor
Never underestimate the power of a good laugh.
Whether your little one likes to tell jokes, play games, or watch a funny show, every bit of laughter helps.
