Our Mindfulness Strategies Used at SPFA
- Ask "are you hungry?" - Attend to hunger
- Ask "are you tired?" - Attend to fatigue
- Anchor breathe - See video below
- Talk about the problem
Helping Your Child
There are many things you can do to help your child with stress and anxiety. Here are some great ideas:
The most important way to help your child is to first try and understand what they are dealing with. For more information regarding the medical side of stress and anxiety, please use the navigation button below to explore our additional links. There you will find links to several government agencies that can provide you with more information.
- 10 Ways to Teach Mindfulness to Kids- Here are some great activities to do with children kindergarten through grade three.
- Allow your child to engage in mindful games, crafts, and activities. For a comprehensive list, visit our students: games and crafts page.
- Use the following the link to find out how to engage your child in mindful coloring, and also download some free coloring pages! http://www.momentsaday.com/how-to-explain-mindful-colouring-to-kids/
- Continue using the same mindfulness strategies used at school. Consistency will help your child become more accustomed to these strategies. Keep in mind that too much change and variety is often a cause of anxiety.
The most important way to help your child is to first try and understand what they are dealing with. For more information regarding the medical side of stress and anxiety, please use the navigation button below to explore our additional links. There you will find links to several government agencies that can provide you with more information.