It can be hard to fight the urge to tell your child to “take a deep breath” when they are upset—because you know it would help but sometimes this command ends up making their meltdown worse! Instead of just saying it… show them! 🧘🏻‍♀️ Here are three simple ways to help your child learn or engage in deep breathing: 😮‍💨 Model it! Breathe slowly and audibly in front of them. Let them feel your calm and they will mirror your behavior. 🐛 Use visual tools! Try pinwheels, bubbles, or products like ours: Calmee the Caterpillar and Bloomie. Visual feedback helps make breathing more engaging and rewarding. 🤪 Make it playful! Pretend to blow out birthday candles, smell a flower, or roar like a lion! When breathing is fun, kids are more likely to try it—which helps them practice for tough moments. Remember: regulation starts with co-regulation. Your calm is contagious ❤️❤️ Share this post with your co-parent. 🫶🫶