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title: 'Breathing Techniques for children'
url: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/calming-techniques/breathing-techniques-for-children'
markdown: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/calming-techniques/breathing-techniques-for-children.md'
date: '2025-04-22'
description: '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.'
taxonomy:
  category:
    - Toolkit
  tag:
    - Anxiety
    - 'Calming Techniques'
  type:
    - Video
  contributor:
    - 'Alis Rocca'
    - 'Samantha Wrightson'
---

# Kids Breathing Techniques

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  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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