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5 Best Grounding Ideas to Reduce Anxiety in Children and Adolescents

5 Best Grounding Ideas to Reduce Anxiety in Children and Adolescents

by Ali Yares | Mar 25, 2025 | Anxiety, The Innovative Dad Blog

Anxiety is a normal emotion that everyone experiences from time to time. However, for some children and adolescents, anxiety can become overwhelming and interfere with their daily lives. If your child or adolescent is struggling with anxiety, there are a number of...
Hot Chocolate Breathing

Hot Chocolate Breathing

by Ari Yares | Dec 9, 2020 | Mindfulness, Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits

It’s cold outside and time to start thinking of warm drinks and sitting by the fire. While you are sipping your hot chocolate, take a moment to use it to practice breathing calming and pushing the holiday stress away. Watch this video to learn how you and your...
Creating a Calming Corner at Home

Creating a Calming Corner at Home

by Ari Yares | Apr 12, 2020 | Coronavirus Resources, Mental Health Minute, The Innovative Dad Blog

Being at home can be stressful for parents and kids alike during the COVID-19 stay-at-home. It’s tough being in close quarters all the time and stress levels can get elevated. Calming down isn’t as easy as saying just calm down. Here’s a great way to...
Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits: 4 Steps to Help Calm Your Kids Down at Night

Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits: 4 Steps to Help Calm Your Kids Down at Night

by Ari Yares | Mar 29, 2018 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits

Getting our kids to settle down for the night can be a challenge. Often, they just aren’t ready to make the transition from a busy day to the calm required to fall asleep in bed. Here are 4 sick tips to help get your kids more relaxed and ready for sleep....
Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits: Square Breathing

Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits: Square Breathing

by Ari Yares | Feb 18, 2018 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits

Looking for an easy relaxation technique? Try square breathing. It’s an easy technique that you can use to help your child calm themselves down. Watch this short video to learn how. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to...
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