“The way to do is to be.” ― Lao Tzu

True words but difficult to live by.

It is a little unfortunate that children today live such stressful lives. Gone are the days when children had time to relax, play freely and just be kids. Sure, children these days have access to unparalleled opportunities that perhaps their parents didn’t have when it comes to after-school activities. But with all this comes the added responsibility for parents to help their children rejuvenate regularly. Teaching relaxation techniques to children can also help them during their adulthood, when demands of family and career can take their toll.

Deep breathing is the easiest relaxation exercise that can provide relief from anxiety and stress quickly. An article titled Top Ten Relaxation Techniques for Children, published in the website stress.lovetoknow.com, mentions, "Deep breathing is an effective way of slowing down the body's natural response to stress. It slows down the heart rate, lowers blood pressure and provides a feeling of being in control."

Any form of exercise, be it swimming, sports or just walking in nature, can work wonders to release all the pent-up stress from your children’s mind and body. Fun activities such as game nights are also excellent ways to alleviate stress. This gives children time to recover from a heavy school day. Yoga, meditation, stretching exercises, music and dancing are also great ways to unwind. You can also teach your children visualization techniques and progressive muscle relaxation techniques as these are excellent tools to mitigate mental and physical tension.

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