Returning to school after a long break, or even starting a new grade level after summer has ended, can be very stressful for children. As parents, no one wants to see their kid upset or nervous about school. There are a few things that parents can do to help their child reduce their stress. Ha Kriya breathing, mindfulness meditation, and a bit of yoga can reduce stress levels for your child.

Key Takeaways:

• Having children do a mindfulness meditation practice can bring them from a nervous state in which their sympathetic nervous system is activated to one that’s calmer, activating their parasympathetic nervous system, and the parts of their brain needed for things like test-taking.
• Getting the blood flowing and doing some brain balancing yoga before a nervous moment can also help not only with focus, but also a sense of strength in body and mind.
• Doing a group pose with hands held or arms interlocked can also create a sense of community and support. Knowing you are all in it together can alleviate stress.

“For many kids school can be incredibly stressful, especially when they have to come back after a long break and jump back into the fray of studying and exams.”

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