Belly breathing

Instructions for parents:
  1. Sit comfortably with your child.

  2. Place your hands on your bellies.

  3. Breathe in slowly and feel your belly rise.

  4. Breathe out slowly and feel it fall.

  5. Count to three with each breath.

How it helps?

Teaches calming skills, body awareness, and helps children manage emotions.

Take slow belly breaths together.

Parent and child doing slow belly breathing together at home
Parent and child doing slow belly breathing together at home
Optional variations:

Place a small stuffed toy on the belly to watch it rise and fall.