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Child Mindfulness Guide
- 1. Child Mindfulness Guide Why Children Should Practice Mindfulness Enhances their ability to learn Helps them cope with stress throughout life Improves impulse control Promotes patience Reduces social anxiety Common Stressors for Children Birth of a brother or sister Divorce or separation Fights with friends or siblings Moving to a new home Unpleasant teacher or coach Parental fighting or tension Remarriage Starting a new school Taking a test Research shows that practicing mindfulness with children supports increased focus, decreased stress and anxiety, and positive prosocial behavior. Source: www.mother.ly/child/ease-your-anxious-child-6-simple-mindfulness-exercises-to-try-today Children are mindful when they live in the moment, relaxed and yet focused. Mindfulness-Building Techniques Ask your child to make a drawing of how he/she is feeling Cook a meal together Eat a treat together, focusing on every delicious bite Play the “silent game”: See who can stay still and silent the longest Share a three-breath hug Take 10 deep breaths together with your child Take nature walks, noticing small objects like bugs or leaves Find images in clouds together Tell a bedtime story Play a game or do jigsaw puzzles together www.invocompanies.com