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Relax Kids supports your children’s mental and emotional health and wellbeing with a range of tools and techniques to help calm their body and mind and build confidence and self-esteem. We use a pioneering 7-step whole-brain holistic approach and fun, magical and creative techniques to help your children feel happier and healthier.
We are here to support parents, teachers and all those working with children with our unique range of meditation, mindful and relaxation products, resources, toolkits, classes and training which have improved over the last 20 years.
“After just one session at Relax Kids, there was a noticeable change in my children’s behaviour which lasted all week. ” – Parent
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We offer families, schools and organisations who work with children a range of resources, tools and techniques to help support children’s emotional development and mental resilience.
Resources to help support mental health and emotional wellbeing. Our books, audios, affirmation cards and downloads help make relaxing fun and engaging and help children self-regulate, manage their emotions and self-soothe.
Classes to give children and young people a range of practical tools, techniques and strategies to help them relax and manage the ever-increasing stress on their young lives. Classes are creative and enjoyable and follow our unique Award-winning 7-step system.
Training for those wanting to run a purposeful values-based business teaching Relax Kids classes in their community. Training for professionals and teachers working with children who wish to build a range of tools and techniques to help support the young people they work with.
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Toolkits (Calmaclass and Calmafamilly) that allow parents and teachers to easily access moments of relaxation in homes and schools
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We offer an opportunity for your child to recognise explore and manage emotions.
We show children how to self-soothe by taking them to a calm place where they can give their brain a break from the constant stimulation.
We help you bond with your child, by encouraging a daily routine benefitting both them, yourself and the relationship between you.
Our age appropriate resources will accompany you and your child on a magical journey into the word of mindfulness and self-regulation.
We support you to help your child to build their resilience and tackle common problems like sleep,
anxiety and low self confidence.
If you ask yourself what you want for your child, there is a high chance you will say ‘I want my child to be happy.
We at Relax Kids have your child’s well being as a top priority and we can support you in gently introducing and practising these essential life skills to help them feel happier and healthier.
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Relax Kids – Leading the child mental health wellbeing movement since 2000 Analysis from the Centre For Mental Health, which consulted experts from NHS England and NHS trusts is predicting around 1.5 million in the UK will need mental health support in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Are you passionate about children’s wellbeing and would like to do even more to support children, parents and teachers?
Do you believe young people need relaxation and self-regulations skills even more than ever?
Would you like to learn a pioneering system that can help empower children and young people?
The Relax Kids training will help you:
Improve children’s social, emotional and physical wellbeing
Teach key skills
Engage children’s imagination and creativity
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‘The Relax Kids training was fabulous, everyone was made to feel relaxed and I learnt so much’
Our Aims
We have been working for the last twenty years to develop a range of tools and techniques to help children manage anxiety, be more aware of their feelings and find their own inner calm.
We aim to give children all the inner skills they need to allow them to self-regulate and self-soothe, so building resilience and range of inner resources.
Our pioneering 7-step system will show you how to run sessions for children of all ages (toddler to teen). Sessions can also be adapted for special needs, 1:1 sessions as well as a range of sessions for parents and teachers.
You will be able to run sessions during the school day as part of the curriculum or in an after school club as well as offer community sessions outside school times.
We aim to help build your confidence teaching relaxation methods to children.
Why train with Relax Kids
With over 20 years experience and the first UK company to teach mindfulness and relaxation to children. We have been leading the children’s mental health movement are are one of the leading providers of mental health classes.
Relax Kids classes are magical, fun and unique. Each session uses our pioneering system that takes children from a high energy to relaxed state using movement, games, stretching, peer massage, breathing exercises, affirmations and relaxations.
We’ve taken everything we’ve learned from building Relax Kids over the past twenty years (with more than 5,000 coaches trained from over 48 countries, 12 best selling books, a range of audios) and created a business in a box experience that will not only transform you into a Relax Kids coach, but will give you the keys to lead the happy fulfilled life you want.
Our classes are Award-winning – the Relax Kids system and exercises were used in a project that won the 2011 Nursing Standards Award – mental health category.
Our classes have helped schools receive an “Outstanding” award from OFSTED and our pilot showed exclusions reducing from 19 to zero in 3 years.
Every day our coaches teach thousands of children across the UK and beyond.
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We have trained a wide variety of people from many professions including parents, teachers, Head teachers, therapists, sports teachers, social workers, dance/drama and yoga teachers, SENCOs, family support workers and nursery managers.
The Relax Kids training is suitable for anyone passionate about bringing relaxation and mindfulness to children and young people.
The training is for those who want to run a Relax Kids business, but also relevant for professionals wanting additional mindfulness and relaxation skills to add to their toolkit.
Relax Kids is recognised and recommended by doctors, psychologists, children’s therapists, play workers, teachers and social workers.
The Relax Kids training gives you the tools you need to run Relax Kids classes in a variety of settings.
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The Relax Kids 7-step system and how it helps children’s nervous system
Hundreds of exercises designed to engage children of all ages
Theory of relaxation and how to help children still and calm their minds and manage their big feelings
The tools and props you need to run successful classes
How to adapt Relax Kids sessions for a variety of settings
How to manage groups of children
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A Parent's Guide to Helping Their Children
Today's youth experience anxiety and stress. Much more than it should. According to recent statistics published by the American Academy of Pediatrics,
Up to 30 percent of children and young adults will experience an anxiety disorder in their lifetime.
Parents and other caregivers should teach our children good stress-reducing habits and introduce them to mindfulness activities that help them grow, support mental health, develop self-control and self-esteem, and reduce anxiety.
One of the best ways to do this is through meditation. We cover everything you need to know about meditation for kids, including what the practice looks like, how to teach it, and why it works. While teaching mindfulness to children may seem like a daunting task for parents or teachers who want to improve the well-being of their children, once you understand what mindfulness and meditation practice is, everything becomes much easier.
Overview: Meditation for Kids
In some ways it is not surprising that children develop stress disorders early. We live in a sensory world. There are real threats, and the unknown can be scary. Today's children suffer from attention spans and an inability to concentrate while studying, in the classroom, or even at play.
It is tempting to think that you can protect your children from all the fears and stresses throughout their lives; the best answer is to explain how to deal with difficult times. Children's meditation can help them with this.
Establishing a solid meditation practice at an early age is a good intention for your children and for yourself as parents and educators.
Whether it's deep breathing exercises, guided meditations, sleep stories, yoga, or any other mindfulness-based intervention, there's no doubt that children of all ages will benefit from mindfulness training from an early age.
Diagnosis of anxiety and behavioral disorders in children has increased dramatically.
Now let's define what meditation is?
For both children and adults, meditation is a practice that can bring great joy and comfort to your life. Although it can be difficult to define meditation in one sentence, in general it can be said that meditation is a mind-body practice that trains mindfulness and focus.
There are many benefits to meditation. For example, it helps to improve concentration, calm frayed nerves, relieve stress, help with self-comfort, and promote happiness.
All these benefits are available to both children and adults.
Can children meditate?
Yes! Although a child's meditation will not look the same as an adult's meditation, the basic foundations of the practice remain. Children, for example, may benefit from guided imagery. Their duration may be shorter. And, of course, it is very important to choose meditation for the child. Some, for example, do not tolerate sitting meditation for more than a few minutes very well. However, they are fine with meditating while walking outdoors, mental painting, telling sleep stories in a soothing voice, or even listening to audio recordings as guided meditations.
Mantra meditation can spark curiosity in older children as it requires
extra attention and patience, but can be a great option if your children are willing to dive deeper into
Why is meditation important for children?
Up to 30% of young people develop anxiety disorders.
- American Academy of Pediatrics
Children are not immune from the stresses of life. In recent years, the number of diagnosed anxiety and behavioral disorders in children has increased dramatically. These include attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and obsessive-compulsive disorder. First, it tells us a few things as our understanding of how conduct disorders manifest in children grows. Second, rates of diagnosis are rising as children are tested and diagnosed with these disorders. In other words, today's children are not necessarily more stressed than children of the past. However, it also tells us that children are more prone to anxiety and stress than we previously thought. As parents, we must be vigilant and help our children cope with stressful situations in life and instill self-care in their lives from an early age.
Can meditation help children cope with stress?
Yes.
Fortunately, meditation can help calm the symptoms associated with problematic disorders. Children's meditations have the same effects as adults' practice. Even short, simple meditations for beginners can have amazing benefits. A recent study in the Journal of Positive Psychology found that just 15 minutes of meditation has the same positive impact as a full day of vacation.
Meditations for children
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Guided Meditation for Children: Live or recorded guided meditation during which the instructor gives instructions for the meditation session.
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Sleep Meditation: These meditations are gentler and more soothing. Often, meditations are accompanied by music, they calm the mind and prepare the body for sleep.
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Mindfulness Meditation: Meditation and mindfulness just go together. Mindfulness meditation means awareness (full attention) to the present moment instead of focusing on the past or the future.
Benefits of meditation for children
Children can learn through meditation:
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How to breathe correctly. Many people learn to breathe incorrectly (shallow) in childhood. Meditation can help develop proper breathing skills. Deep breathing helps focus and relax, which teens, children, and even young adults may not be aware of and express in their own way.
2. How to deal with stress and anxiety.
Meditation helps to re-adjust the mind and calm the hectic thoughts and harsh, stressful emotions.
3. Better focus.
Mindfulness meditation, in particular, can be helpful in improving concentration. This is because staying in the present requires significant attention and awareness.
4. How to calm down and regulate difficult emotions.
Children often experience strong emotions and do not know how to calm down. Meditation helps center the mind and provides a soothing cushion for difficult emotions. If your child loves music, consider downloading a meditation that includes children's music.
The audio recording can be turned on before bedtime or in the morning when the child is getting ready to start their day.
5. How to sleep better.
If you want to use bedtime meditation for kids, this is a great idea. Children's bedtime meditation can help alleviate some of the problems they face while resting. Many children feel too anxious, scared, or energetic to properly prepare for bed at night. Meditation before bed is a great remedy for a wandering mind.
Teaching children guided meditation is easier than you think
There is no wrong way to teach a child to meditate. But here are some tips:
1. Start small. Even five or ten minutes of meditation is better than no meditation at all. Before the start of the school day, sit in a quiet place (perhaps even in the car when you drive the children to school) and dedicate time to meditation practice.
2. Try family meditation. Meditation can be a wonderful experience for all family members, including children.
This is a great way to bond with your child and build more trust and intimacy.
If you have never meditated before, ask an instructor for a quick start session.
3. Don't worry about the details. It is natural for someone to giggle, move, or be distracted and restless in body and mind. This practice is primarily aimed at manifesting itself. They may also fall asleep.
Meditation for Children: Frequently Asked Questions
At what age should you start meditating?
You can start mindfulness meditation or short, informal meditation sessions with your children at any time. As a general rule, seated meditations are best for children six years of age and older.
How do you meditate as a family?
Here is a quick family meditation: Find a quiet place. Sit on the floor and assume a comfortable, mindful posture. Straighten your back and close your eyes slightly. Set a timer for two to five minutes. Focus on taking a deep breath: Inhale.
.. and exhale... Inhale... and exhale... Inhale... and exhale... until the timer runs out. Breathing exercises are the best way to introduce children to meditation - they give them the opportunity to focus and concentrate.
Does meditation help in studies?
Yes. Meditation has been proven to help children focus better and be less distracted. It helps to improve attention during classes and while studying. Meditation can also improve memory and provide mental and physical support to children as they learn. You can even teach your kids to meditate during their lunch break or before exams and tests at school.
Can babies meditate?
While you probably won't be able to get your little one to sit up during a full meditation, you can work on focus together. Try focusing on one object (like a ball) for 30 seconds. Look at it with your child and describe everything about it (color, shape, size, texture, smell...). This is a great mindfulness meditation for toddlers.
What tools, applications and other methods can be useful for children?
Meditation is not the only holy grail for helping children deal with the stresses of the world - there are a whole range of ways to become more mindful and relax. Yoga, painting, singing, pottery, and being in nature (such as forest bathing or swimming) are fantastic tools to support child development.
For apps, check out meditation apps like Headspace, which offers a library of mind-guided programs and meditations with fun illustrations that young children might find interesting.
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Teaching children meditation techniques increases mindfulness, develops self-control and empathy.
Meditation helps with stress, hyperactivity and depression in schoolchildren and improves academic performance in the sciences.
It is generally accepted that meditation requires special adult self-discipline and concentration. In fact, this technique can be used at any age. The main thing is to choose the right exercises. Three ways to get started with kids.
1. Balloon
This is a simple deep breathing exercise with a strong visual component. Performed sitting or standing.
Exercise
- Relax and inhale and exhale deeply through your nose.
- Take a slow, deep breath and try to fill your belly with air, as if you were trying to inflate a big balloon. Try to inflate your belly as much as you can.
- Slowly release the air from the balloon, exhaling through the nose.
Remind the child to relax the whole body with each exhalation, each time the air slowly leaves the balloon. At the same time, try to make a quiet “shhhh” so that the exhalation is slow.
Continue for a few minutes.
For restless preschoolers, a more dynamic version with your participation is suitable.
Exercise
- Close your eyes and imagine your favorite color and then a huge ball of that color in your mind.
- Inhale slowly and deeply through your nose, inflating a large ball of your favorite color with your belly. Spread your arms out to the sides and above your head, imagining how this ball grows inside the abdomen.
- When the balloon is full of air, hold your breath.
- Now I will burst your balloon (press your finger to the child's stomach), and you exhale sharply and fall to the floor.
2. Follow the Leader
More suitable for children over five years old. Ask your child to introduce a friend, sibling, or someone they enjoy spending time with. Then ask which of them is the leader and comes up with games. If your child sees himself as a leader, ask him to imagine that he is "breath". If he prefers to follow the leader, he is a "thought".
For example, he chose his older brother as his best friend, and then the older brother is the leader.
Exercise
- Sit back and close your eyes.
- Focus on your breathing and try to breathe more slowly, taking deep breaths and slow exhalations.
- Let your thoughts follow your breath. Imagine that you are a thought, and your breath is your big brother.
- Count how many seconds your exhalation lasts. Don't let your thoughts run ahead. She will try to do this, but try to make her follow the breath.
- Before exhaling, slowly count to ten.
3. Universal relaxation technique
This practice is suitable for both children and adults. She solves problems with sleep, a long period of stress or illness, liberates before public speaking. It is based on a progressive muscle relaxation technique developed by psychotherapist Edmund Jacobson in the 1920s for anxious patients.
Exercise
- Get into a comfortable sitting or lying position and close your eyes.
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