Helping Your Child Learn Through Play When You’re Exhausted

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Feeling stretched thin this season?

Give yourself and your kids the gift of play. These simple activities make it easy to slow down, de-stress, and enjoy time together, even when your energy is low.

Finger Breaths

Guide slow, mindful breaths with finger tracing.

Iron Lungs

Turn deep breathing into a playful challenge.

Knock Over Breath

Combine balance and breath.

A few simple breathing exercises can help everyone refocus.

Deep breathing supports kids in calming their nervous systems, lowering stress, and resetting their bodies and minds. Try doing these movement-based deep breaths together after playtime, turning post-play wiggles into a peaceful, joyful moment for everyone.

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