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Don’t be pushy. If he resists, offer to do something fun after his
magic breathing. If he still refuses, say, “No problem.” Then get
busy with something and ignore him for a few minutes. Try
offering the breathing again later that day and the next. If your
child
refuses every time, wait a month or two and try again.
•
Practice often. Kids who practice magic breathing every day
quickly become little experts at self-calming.
•
Combine breathing with play. Even wild kids will take a few
breaths when they know they’ll be rewarded for it. So do a
couple of slow breaths,
followed by something fun, followed by a
final breath or two after the play stops. This is a great way for
your uncivilized little friend to learn how to
self-soothe even after
hectic play.
Green-Light Skill #4: Create Daily
Routines and Stick to Them
Help your toddler feel safe, happy, and smart.
Doing the same thing every day may be boring to grown-ups, but for
toddlers predictable
routines lower stress, increase confidence, and even
make them feel smarter.
Routines give little children:
•
A sense of security. Predictable routines give toddlers a sense
of security amid the chaos of the day. As any experienced
preschool
teacher will tell you, too little structure to the day
makes toddlers feel overwhelmed and cranky.
•
A feeling of being smart. Toddlers often encounter things they
can’t control or understand. It can make them feel frustrated and
left out when they see that everyone else in the family knows
what’s happening.
Daily routines, however, level the playing
field. Tots who do the same things every day feel smart because
they know what’s going on … just as well as their older siblings
and parents.
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