Pursed lip breathing is a technique you're probably familiar with. Think about the last time you tried to calm down your anxiety. You took a deliberate, deep inhale followed by a…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but what can you do to raise awareness that doesn't seem—preachy?Every year, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) introduces a different method for highlighting…
You may not know it, but you have a superpower— It's your breath.The way we breathe profoundly impacts our everyday health and wellness. This is why I decided to become…
What is Progressive Muscle Relaxation? Progressive muscle relaxation for kids is an effective mind-body relaxation technique that helps children recognize and release stress and tension. Kids with anxiety are often…
Stress relief toys (or sometimes called fidget toys) help kids focus, relax, and relieve anxious feelings. My personal favorites include some kind of mindfulness element. These toys can help kids…
Can parents' stress really affect their children?I want you to think about how many times you've felt unnerved the past week. I can personally name a laundry list of things…
Breakfast, packed lunches, school, work, chores, homework, and then dinner and bedtime routines. Our days as parents are never boring, are they? The last thing I want my fellow parents…
8 Stress Management Activities for Kids “I’ve had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened.” ~ Mark TwainHow can we help our kids find relief from…