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Calming Techniques
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Calming Techniques

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Calming techniques for children can include deep breathing exercises, physical activities like dancing or walking, engaging in creative activities, and more.

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Video: Why won't my child talk to me?

How do I get a child who will not communicate their needs and only answers when asked a question to open up?
Home Life Calming Techniques

Video: 5 Family Wellness tips that actually work

Global Wellness Day is a great time to reflect on how we can support our own well-being and that of our kids. This video encourages families of all shapes…
Home Life Calming Techniques

Video: 5 Tips on building resilience in young children

5 parenting tips to build resilience in your children.
Calming Techniques

Video: The power of kindness

A random act of kindness is something really simple that you can do to bring joy into somebody else's life.
Calming Techniques Emotional Learning

Video: 09. Improving communication

Television presenter Alex Jones provides advice on active listening with your child, how to address misinformation, and the importance of staying calm…
Home Life Calming Techniques

Video: Helping pupils settle after holidays and transitions

Alis Rocca talks about how schools can support children who are struggling with anxiety or their mental health
Anxiety School Life Autism Calming Techniques

Video: How to help your child sleep

This film sees Dr Sian Williams give parents and carers with a child who is struggling to sleep.
Anxiety Home Life Calming Techniques

Video: Tip #3 Collaboration and Communication – Connecting in Nature

Today’s tip is all about Collaboration, communication, problem-solving, challenge and success - all skills that will be developed as you play this act…
Home Life Calming Techniques

Video: Tip #5: Nurturing Curiosity – Connecting in Nature

Yoga and meditation has long been linked to good mental health and well-being. The gentle movement of the body combined with controlled breath work, encourages…
Home Life Calming Techniques

Video: Tip 2 Creativity – Connecting in Nature

Tip # 2: Creativity - Connecting in Nature Our films are for parents, carers and teachers of young children - we hope you enjoy these tips from our friend…
Home Life Calming Techniques

Video: Tip 7: Art is all around us – Connecting in Nature

Research shows that taking care of someone or something else has enormous effects on our own sense of agency and value. The idea that we can help nurture…
Home Life Calming Techniques

Video: Tip #4 Yoga and Meditation – Connecting in Nature

Yoga and meditation has long been linked to good mental health and well-being. The gentle movement of the body combined with controlled breath work, encourages…
Home Life Calming Techniques

Video: Tip #6: Caring and Nurture – Connecting in Nature

Research shows that taking care of someone or something else has enormous effects on our own sense of agency and value. The idea that we can help nurture…
Home Life Calming Techniques

Video: Tip #1: Connecting in Nature

So let’s talk about Mindfulness - coming into the present moment. Letting go of what came before or what might come after is crucial for our mental health.…
Home Life Calming Techniques

Video: Feelings Wheel for Teachers

Alis Rocca, headteacher, mindfulness coach and yoga instructor, talks about how, as teachers, parents, and carers of young children, we can use a Feelings…
School Life Calming Techniques

Video: Colour Coding Emotions for Children

How parents and children can better understand emotions through colour coding - a video they can watch together.
Calming Techniques

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.…
Anxiety Calming Techniques

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  • How can I help my child manage big emotions?

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  • How to help your Child Sleep
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