Video: Breathing Techniques for children

These breathing techniques for anxiety in children can be practised with the parents, and are easy to master, quick to perform and powerful in their impact. Whether you’re a teacher, parent or carer of a child with anxiety or any other mental health condition, these simple tips can help calm and console any child within minutes.

Kids Breathing Techniques

Host
Alis Rocca

Education Consultant

Duration: 0h 2m 4s

Published: February 2021

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Headteacher and Educational Consultant Alis Rocca discuss breathing techniques for children.

Breathing exercises can help children manage emotions and improve focus. Alis Rocca gives us some tips on easy breathing techniques to calm a racing mind or to slow down anxiety; they’re easy to do and can quickly bring a child’s emotions back into control.

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