by Lisa Malkiewicz, creator of the award-winning Sleep Fairy relaxation CD for children.

Teach your child the value of controlled slow breathing. It’s an easy relaxation technique they’ll be able to use on their own.

Breathe slowly and deeply, in… and out…

Breathe in calm and happy, breathe out worries.

Breathe in warm sunshine, breathe out stale air.

Make up your own:

Breathe in Grandma love, breathe out grand-daughter love.

Breathe in beach air, breathe out lazy rainy days.

Breathing out doesn’t always have to be the negative, we are filled with all sorts of positive things to release into the world!

Let your mind wander, you are on your way to dreamland anyway so go ahead and free associate. And breathe, breathe, breathe…

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