At bedtime, invite your child to close their eyes. Then imagine relaxing just one toe, then one whole foot, then one leg. Keep going through their entire body. Afterward, talk about how they feel. Give them a turn to lead you through relaxing.
See what your child is learning
As your child focuses on relaxing, they’re practicing skills like paying attention and self-control. You’re also helping them learn strategies to relax in other situations.
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