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Here are some benefits of breathing exercises for Kids:

* Reduces stress/anxiety
* Improves attention span
* Promotes happiness
* Encourages peacefulness
* Helps regulate emotions
* Lowers blood pressure
* Slows heart rate
* Reduces tension
* Improves concentration

No matter how old we are, we have stressful moments and become overwhelmed with emotions. Why not teach your little people the life-long skill and healthy coping mechanism of being in control of your breathing.

The school pick up today.
The bumping into a friend at the store.
The sand poured from school shoes.
The dinner simmering on the stove.
These are the small NOWS which make up our FOREVER.
How have I taken so many small NOWS for granted. X

Reminder to look after yourself.

What IS the parasympathetic nervous system?

It is part of your autonomic nervous system (I’ll explain what that is in another post).

The parasympathetic nervous system controls your body functions when you are at rest.

Some of its activities include stimulating digestion, slowing the heart rate, activating metabolism, helping the body relax and even relax the sphincter muscles.

When it is activated, it produces a calm feeling in the mind and body.

Studies are now suggesting that mild dehydration, even as low at 1%, can impact your brains function.
A study performed on young women says that just 1.4% of fluid loss impacted their mood and ability to concentrate. 💧

Have you drank water today?

Here is your reminder to pack a water bottle today. 💧