12K views · 831 reactions | How to help your toddler manage ANGER 👇 Lion’s Breath is a simple and fun technique to teach children how to take deep breaths, which improves their mood! 🙌 Not only does taking deep breaths regulate their nervous system, but loudly roaring as they exhale makes them feel confident, empowered, and at ease. 😌 You might be thinking “Wait, won’t that teach them to yell when they are angry?” 🤔 The answer is No, not really! This exercise designed to help children release pent-up emotions and stress in a controlled way. Instead of encouraging screaming in anger, it promotes mindfulness and expression through a playful and intentional release of breath. Here’s how: 😮💨 Take a deep breath in 🦁 Exhale and let out a loud RAWWWR 🔁 Repeat a few times 😌 Laugh, smile, and feel calm The Calm Caterpillar offers proven products and resources to help teach children how to regulate their emotions through breathing exercises and sensory input! Rory the Lion is a weighted plush toy that helps coach kids through this breathing exercise with an audible sound box that is activated when you squeeze his head! Click the Rory highlight in my bio for the link! 🧡🧡 | The Calm Caterpillar | Katy Perry · Roar
