This book Just might help.
If you are looking for a fun and interactive way to get kids focused on their breathe, “STOP and Breathe this Book” has you covered.
STOP and Breathe This Book
The interactive children’s book “STOP and Breathe this Book” blends breath work and mindfulness with a unique reading and breathing experience. Instructions on each page guide the reader to take big breaths in and let them out in different ways, all the while being mindful of how hard and fast their breath is released.
What is mindful breathing?
The practice of deep breathing as a calming technique is as old as breathing itself, but in recent years, the practice of breathing mindfully or in patterns that activate the parasympathetic nervous system has grown in popularity. Breath work or mindful breathing as a therapeutic exercise is more popular than ever before. Many people have discovered the power of their breath to aid them in coping with anxiety, chronic pain, and other illnesses. But how do we take this therapeutic practice and translate it into something that kids will actually want to do? The answer just might be a book.
How Exactly do you BREATHE a book?
For adults, instructing them to breathe deeply is simple enough, but for children, the process has to be fun. What could be more fun than blowing bubbles and spinning a pin wheel? These activities are things children enjoy and they require the child to be aware of not only the depth of their breath, but how quickly and intensely they release it. In “STOP and Breathe This Book”, children stay engaged in playful breathing exercises while remaining focused on their breath.
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The Science Behind the Book
The science behind mindful breathing is quite simple. Our sympathetic nervous system activates at the first sign of danger, whether that danger is real or perceived danger. This is our fight or flight response that causes our heart to beat faster and quickens our breath. Our parasympathetic nervous system activates when we take deep breaths, cuing our body to slow down and letting our brain know we are safe. We naturally regulate ourselves all day long by slowing down and speeding up our breathing, but it is in times of great stress and anxiety that we can benefit from consciously turning our focus to our breath.
The Magic of Interactive Books
Interactive children’s picture books are nothing new. Children have been captivated for decades by books that engage directly with the reader and prompt them to interact. From the classic “There’s a Monster at the End of this Book” to Herve Tullet’s “Press Here”, interactive story telling with simple instructions has long been a staple in children’s literature.Not only are books that engage the reader in this way fun and interactive, they hold children’s attention in a way that traditional children’s texts do not, by making them a part of the book.
Raising Mentally Strong Kids
The goal of “STOP and Breathe this Book”, similar to its predecessor “Stop and Read this Book”, is a simple one: Engage children while helping them establish positive mental health practices. By introducing mindfulness concepts and anxiety tools in an accessible way to children when they are young, we pave their way to being well adjusted, mentally strong adults.
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