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Learn How to Calm your Child by Relaxing
According to a recent study, one in five children suffers from problems of depression and anxiety complex. Since the origin of these problems is the daily stress, such as family or school problems, you need to open a space for peace, because our children live in an environment full of visual, auditory and of all kinds. There are few times that make silent pauses in which the imagination can fly. Nor is there much space or time for spontaneous play, need to calm fears.
We have to find more time for family activities so completely forgotten that require teamwork and collaboration. This includes cooking and gardening and games like monopoly, and so on.
Reading to young children at bedtime is a great way to start to unwind before bed.They develops a good habit and creates a link with parents. Massages are another thing that has proven effective for children, especially when you cannot sleep. A hot water bath followed by a warm towel massage relaxes babies and young children and adults. For older children, it is recommended to learn yoga or tai chi, techniques also promote self-control.
Psychologists believe in visualization, a technique that not only helps you relax, but can accompany us throughout life. This is accomplished by having a calm and peaceful atmosphere, the child close their eyes and imagine a person or a pleasant situation. Decírseles could, for example, to imagine that they are “with her grandmother in a flower garden, to smell the roses, jasmine, to feel the breeze on their faces, who delight in the bright sun that lights the way.” While they are viewing, tell them to become aware of how they breathe. They think and breathe deeply and slowly until your body feels like floating. The exercise can be done at night with children 7 and older.
It is important that children learn to manage stress through techniques that will lead to relaxation. They are tools that will serve them for life.