Calm down breathing
2–3 årEmotional WellbeingInga material behövs
Practice taking deep breaths together during calm moments. Place your child's hand on your belly so they can feel it rise and fall. Count slowly to three as you breathe in, then count to three as you breathe out.
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Så här gör ni aktiviteten
Practice taking deep breaths together during calm moments. Place your child's hand on your belly so they can feel it rise and fall. Count slowly to three as you breathe in, then count to three as you breathe out.
This teaches a concrete coping strategy your child can use when emotions feel big. Regular practice makes it easier to use during actual upset moments.
Varför det fungerar
Self-regulation is a core component of emotional intelligence alongside self-awareness, motivation, empathy, and social skills (Goleman, 1995). Teaching coping strategies at this critical age window, when the amygdala and prefrontal cortex are making important connections, establishes neurobiological patterns for emotional regulation. Higher emotional intelligence is linked to better stress management and reduced anxiety in later life (Bar-On, 2006).
Tips till föräldrar
Practice when everyone is calm, not during a meltdown. That way your child learns the skill before they need it.
You can blow bubbles or pretend to smell flowers and blow out candles to make it more engaging.
Material som behövs
None
Lärandemetoder
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