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Category: Emotional Regulation

When emotions run high, it can be hard to know what helps. Explore effective ways to support your child in calming their body and emotions. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or therapist, these tools help children feel calmer, more connected, and better able to manage their emotions.

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Silhouette graphic of child's head with string and wool surrounding it representing tangled thoughts - illustrating the ADHD brain and How to Help Kids with ADHD Build Emotional Regulation Skills

How to Help Kids with ADHD Build Emotional Regulation Skills

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on May 2, 2026January 31, 2026

Learn how to build emotional regulation skills in kids with ADHD and support their emotional whirlwinds in a compassionate, brain-friendly way. If you’re parenting a …

Child sitting calmly in moonlight practicing mindfulness, body scan for kids

Body Scan for Kids: The Magic Moonbeam (Free Script)

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on May 2, 2026May 12, 2025

Ever wondered how to guide a body scan for kids? This gentle mindfulness practice has some very powerful benefits! Here you’ll learn how to guide …

Picture of young girl with imaginary butterfly wings used to illustrate the article on guided meditation for kids: benefits and techniques

The Magic of Guided Meditation for Kids: Discover Its Benefits

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on May 2, 2026October 11, 2024

Explore the incredible benefits of guided meditation for kids. Learn techniques to reduce stress, improve focus, and rewire the brain for a happier, calmer life. …

Graphic design of purple jellyfish used as an illustration for the The Graceful Jellyfish: A Guided Meditation for Peacefulness for kids

The Graceful Jellyfish: A Guided Meditation for Peacefulness (That Kids Love!)

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on May 2, 2026October 11, 2024

Looking for a guided meditation for peacefulness? Try The Graceful Jellyfish—a calming visualization that helps children relax, reduce stress, and find calm. Kids live in …

Smiling young girl gently blowing colorful confetti from her hands, symbolizing calm, joy, and the lightness of mindful breathing—a visual metaphor for stress relief and breathing strategies for kids.

7 Best Breathing Strategies For Kids: How to Calm Stress

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on May 2, 2026June 17, 2024

Discover how simple breathing exercises can help children feel calmer, more focused, and in control of their emotions. Learn fun and effective breathing strategies for …

A wooden worry box for children, labeled 'Worry Box,' filled with small toys and trinkets. An engaging worry box activity for kids who worry too much, helping them express and manage their anxious thoughts

The Worry Box: A Simple Tool To Help Kids Who Worry Too Much

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on May 2, 2026March 30, 2024

Discover how the worry box activity for kids can reduce anxiety, validate feelings, and teach healthier coping skills for children who worry too much. Do …

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