Stress Management
Ways To Help Your Child Stay Calm At Home
Using coping skills is a great way to help your child stay calm at home. Listed below are some easy ways your child can practice coping skills at home.
Calming Glitter Jar
Making a calming jar is a fun way to help a child calm down and relax. Watching the glitter in the jar can help a child slow down their feelings and thoughts.
The video link below shows you how to make a calming glitter jar at home.
Deep Breathing Bubbles
Deep breathing exercises is a helpful way for a child to use to calm down or self sooth. Using bubbles is a great way to practice deep breathing.
The video link below shows you how to make bubbles from home.
DIY Stress Ball
Stress ball is a great way to help a child calm down. There are several ways to make a stress ball.
The video link below shows you how to make a stress ball at home with just two items.
Ways To Help Your Child De-Stress At Home
Stress can be overwhelming for kids. The article in the link below contains a few ways you can help your child de-stress while at home during the school closure.
Mindfulness Exercises for Kids
Yoga that is entertaining and keeps the students involved.
Ways to Cope with Stress
Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social media. Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting.
Take care of your body.
Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditation.
Try to eat healthy,
Exercise regularly , get plenty of sleep.
Avoid alcohol and drugs.
Make time to unwind. Try to do some other activities you enjoy.
Connect with others. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.
Get together with friends on Zoom, Messenger, Google Hangout, Snapchat, Instagram.