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Simple Steps to Help Your Child Navigate Anxiety with Mindfulness 🌿

Mar 13, 2025

In today's fast-paced world, anxiety can feel like a heavy backpack for our little ones. At Happy Little Humans, we understand these big feelings, and we're here to share three OTTERLY powerful steps to help your child find their calm.
 
Step 1: Recognise the Feelings 🦋 When anxiety visits, it often brings physical sensations:
 
  • Butterfly tummy
  • Racing heart
  • Tight muscles
  • Scattered thoughts
Teaching children to recognise these feelings is the first step to managing them. Just like our little otter friends notice the flow of water around them, we can help children notice their feelings without being overwhelmed by them.
 
Step 2: Use Your Breathing Superpower 💫 Try our OTTERLY peaceful breathing technique:
 
  • Imagine being a peaceful otter floating on gentle waves
  • Breathe in for 4 counts (float up)
  • Hold for 2 counts (pause)
  • Breathe out for 6 counts (float down)
  • Repeat 3 times
This simple technique helps activate the body's natural calming system, just like our otters know exactly how to float peacefully in water.
 
Step 3: Create Your Safe Space ✨ Help your child build their mental 'cozy cave':
 
  • Find a quiet spot
  • Use soft materials they love
  • Practice gentle movements
  • Visualise their happy place
  • Remember their OTTERLY Values
The Happy Little Humans Impact: Our approach has shown:
 
  • 100% reduction in anxiety levels
  • Improved emotional regulation
  • Enhanced self-awareness
  • Stronger resilience
Expert Tip: "Just as otters have their safe spaces in nature, children need their own emotional safe havens. Mindfulness creates this internal sanctuary." - Tesha Matthew, Founder
 
Ready for More Personal Support?
 
🌟 Introducing Made of Magic 1:1 Coaching 🌟 Give your child the gift of personalised mindfulness support through our Made of Magic coaching program. In these one-on-one sessions, we'll:
 
  • Create customised mindfulness strategies
  • Build confidence and resilience
  • Develop practical anxiety management tools
  • Celebrate their unique journey
Transform your child's relationship with anxiety through our Made of Magic 1:1 coaching program.
 
Visit https://www.happylittlehumansofficial.org/madeofmagiccoaching to book your parent consultation today and start your child's journey to emotional wellbeing.
 
Remember: Every child has the power to manage big emotions - sometimes they just need a little magical guidance to find their way. ✨
 

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