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Help your child relax and develop body awareness with this easy mindfulness exercise. Perfect for bedtime or anytime they need to calm down.

How to Do a Body Scan with Children

Set the scene:
- Have your child lie comfortably on their back (floor or bed)
- Arms and legs stretched out flat
- Keep sessions short (5-10 minutes max)
Guide the body scan:
Start at the head and move downward:
- "Notice how the back of your head feels against the floor"
- "Now focus on your shoulders... upper back... arms..."
- Continue through the entire body down to the toes
Add breathing awareness:
- Place a stuffed animal or hands on their tummy
- "Watch how your breath makes your teddy rise and fall"
- Use calming phrases:
  - "Breathing in, we relax"
  - "Breathing out, we feel calm"

Benefits of This Mindfulness Practice

Teaches body awareness
Promotes relaxation
Improves focus and attention
Helps children self-regulate emotions
Creates bonding time with parents

Pro Tip: Make it playful! Young children often enjoy pretending they're rocking their

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Mindfulness for Kids: Relaxing Body Scan Activity