Introducing kids to calming activities is good for both them and you! It teaches them how to calm their nerves in constructive ways, helping to prevent the development of destructive, addictive "calming" habits later on. Expose them to rock painting, zen doodling, and crafting of all kinds. Get them into sophisticated lego building, model building, music playing, mandala coloring, yoga stretching, strength building or any other activity that calms, grounds and centers their young bodies and minds. Give them the experience of shifting their own chemistry, releasing the endorphins of creativity and flow and accessing deeply pleasurable states of consciousness. Do it regularly so that they will learn how to incorporate stress management strategies into their daily schedules and live healthier, happier lives as a result.
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