Children can be introduced to breathing for relaxation at a very young age.

Children can use breathing to improve concentration, promote well-being, and decrease stress, anxiety, and anger. This is an easy way to actively involve and empower children in creating their own stress free lives.

Parents and children will benefit from the added calmness.

All children today are exposed to large doses of stress. Anxiety in children is one of the leading health care issues we face. Anxious children are extra sensitive to life’s stressors. Some may seek a lot of reassurance, and their worries may interfere with activities, everyday life, and sleep. The more you practice this technique with your child, the more confident they will become in using this technique when challenging situations arise. It is best to introduce breathing for relaxation during calm peaceful moments.

Proper breathing is very important for creating relaxation. Diaphragmatic Breathing is one technique that is effective in creating relaxation and clear thinking. This technique is effective for all kids but extremely beneficial for those with anxiety disorders because it can help children avoid panic attacks, meltdowns, and other symptoms of anxiety.

Wikipedia defines the following:

Diaphragmatic breathing, abdominal breathing, belly breathing, deep breathing or costal breathing is the act of breathing deep into one’s lungs by flexing one’s diaphragm rather than breathing shallowly by flexing one’s rib cage. This deep breathing is marked by expansion of the stomach (abdomen) rather than the chest when breathing.

It is generally considered a healthier and fuller way to ingest oxygen, and is often used as a therapy for hyperventilation and anxiety disorders.

Children can be taught to relax quickly when faced with stressful situations.