Have you ever noticed your child gets “stuck” in big emotions, and talking doesn’t seem to help? 💙
That’s because when a child’s nervous system is overwhelmed, they often need movement before they can use words.
✨ Try these simple regulation tools:
🐇 Bunny Hopping → Emotional grounding that helps calm anxious bodies.
🐘 Elephant Trunk Breaths → Activates the parasympathetic nervous system to help the body relax.
🐧 Penguin Walks → Supports sensory regulation, body awareness, and focus.
💥 Pillow Slams → A safe way to release overwhelming energy and big feelings.
These aren’t just fun activities, they’re evidence-informed ways to help children reconnect with their bodies and feel safe again.
📌 Save this for the next hard moment.
💙 Share it with a parent, teacher, or caregiver who could use these ideas.
If your child struggles with anxiety, emotional regulation, sensory needs, or frequent meltdowns, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Our child therapists use play-based, neuroaffirming approaches to help kids build lifelong coping skills.
📍Now accepting new clients in Bountiful, Farmington, Centerville, Kaysville, and across Utah via telehealth.
🔗 Book an appointment through the link in our bio.
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4 weeks ago