Real Relaxation Tools  for Kids
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I love this author I have almost all her books and cds I gave all the kids in my family her books and cds this year my niece cant wait to get home from school to listen to her cds and all the parents were thrilled to actually have a fun way to help their kids learn about relaxation.
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Getting to Calm: The Early Years by Laura Kastner, Ph. D. is a must have resource for parents of 3 to 7 year old children who are interested in being knowledgeable, non-anxious, and reverently in awe of the wonderful changes that children undergo during these years.  This is the book if you want to enjoy your child plus keep a cool head while parenting. It is surprising to see a book highlighting the inter-relationship of parent and child emotions.  Parents working on their emotions helps children deal with their own ups and downs.  I especially liked the format and helpful chapter titles that make it easy to browse through the book and flip to relevant sections as needed.

As a mother, grandmother, and practicing child psychologist for over 30 years this book is on the TOP of my list!
Molly Reid, Ph. D., ABPP
Board Certified in Clinical Child and Adolescent
Medical Staff Seattle Childrens Hospital
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Perfect for : Personal Use, Gift, Church Toddler Group Use, great for parents AND grandparents use!

In a nutshell: Some of my fondest memories as a child were bedtime, when my parents would say prayers, read with me, and my mom would rub my back or brush my hair while she sang me to sleep. Author John Trent has written a book that will help create these lasting (and very impactful) memories with "Bedtime Blessings." Each of the two books contain 100 bedtime blessings, in the form of stories and activities (talk, sing, experiment, do a puzzle, write a letter, etc) that will help parents and children end the day on a positive, faith-centered note. Each activity is quick and easy, and is followed by a related prayer that is specialized for your child. A few of my favorite activities in these books: Let's Look at Nature: Night Sky (p. 32, Volume 1), Let's Look at Nature: Nutty Friends (p. 97, Volume 1), Let's Play a Game: Chewable Checkers (p. 168, Volume 1), Let's Play a Game: Treasure Hunt (p. 5, Volume 2), Let's Do an Experiment: Invisible Ink (p. 28, Volume 2), Let's Make a Wish: Learning to be Thankful, (p. 68, Volume 2). I'm having a hard time not adding to this list - there are so many great activities in these books! These books are a blessing to parents and children alike, as they help parents to bless their children by spending time and saying meaningful prayers together, and as they will help provide lasting memories of faith and family for your children.

Extended Review:
Content: Volume 1: In the introduction, the author explains that Genesis 27 shows us the importance of a parent's blessings on their children, and then he shows us how to bless our children by doing "Bedtime Blessings" which include an activity and prayer. He goes on to help you create a Blessings Box (not required), or a box full of the things you can use for your nightly activities. The remainder of the book is full of 100 activities/prayers. There are a few pages at the back of the book that provide answers to a few of the activities.

Volume 2: The introduction of this book covers the importance of spending quality time with your child, and creating fun, meaningful memories. This book also has a section dedicated to the Blessing Box, again, this is not a requirement for the activities, and then has 100 activities/prayers, ending with a few pages of answers to a few of the activities.

Format: Each activity is short and simple, including all the instructions and dialogue needed to complete the "Bedtime Blessing," including a prayer that is easily personalized for you and your child.

Readability: Very easy and fun!

Overall: This is a wonderful set of books that will help you create memories that you and your child will cherish, as well as helping to talk about your day and reinforce prayer. I love these books and will continue to use them in my family. I also plan to share these books with other friends and family and think they will make great gifts.
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This is a great product!  I give it to my son to help him relax before school and it helps him focus too!  I use it myself.
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These were suggested to me to use when my spirited preschooler was having a hard time (ie a meltdown). I try to use them when the worst of the fit is over, and he is receptive to moving on/getting past it. My son is 4 so I try to just pull out a few at a time - otherwise, the options would be overwhelming - and I let him choose which 'calming'  activity to do. Depending on the severity of the tantrum and the overall mood, these have been a really nice go-to for ways we can both calm down together with a short activity.
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I put this yoga DVD in for my nephews age 3 and age 6 before bedtime last night (I was babysitting and needed them to calm down).  The 6 year old did a little better following along with the breathing and poses.  Towards the end of the DVD he even said, "I should have done this instead of freaking out . . ." (he had had a big tantrum the day before).  He even made up some of his own poses.  He called one the "raindrop."

The 3 year old mostly watched his brother or tried to knock him over, but he did keep up with the breathing, especially the "dragon" breathing part.

I would really recommend this DVD.  It's really fun.  It helps kids get their energy out and calm down. They learn balance, coordination, and how to calm themselves down through breathing.
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This was a nice book to read. It fit in nicely after we have been listening to Lori Lite's Bedtime Stories CD, like this 3 CD set:&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Indigo-Dreams-3-CD-Set-Children-s-Bedtime-Stories-Designed-to-Decrease-Stress-Anger-and-Anxiety-while-Increasing-Self-Esteem-and-Self-Awareness/dp/0978778197/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Indigo Dreams (3 CD Set): Children's Bedtime Stories Designed to Decrease Stress, Anger and Anxiety while Increasing Self-Esteem and Self-Awareness</a>

Giving my boys with Aspergers Syndrome an actual picture seems to help aid their visualization while listening to the CD. This book allows me to be interactive about affirmations at any time of the day, while the CD is fantastic for bedtime relaxation.
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Love it!  Love it!  As does my daughter!  Falling asleep is not a strength of her (6 years old) and this recording helps to calm her body and mind.
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Children often struggle with how to identify what they are feeling and how to express those feelings. This can be very frustrating for the children, parents, and caregivers. The Grateful Giraffe helps children to identify their feelings through short situational stories with animals. The book provides opportunities to discuss how children would feel in similar situations and then incorporate introductory yoga poses to integrate movement into the process. As adults we know that stretching, regulating our breathing and movement can help our emotional intelligence. The Grateful Giraffe provides an easy, interactive way to introduce these ideas to our kids.
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I ordered this CD after I had ordered Indigo Dreams and Indigo Ocean Dreams. My children (7 and 5) are too old for lullabies to go to sleep with, but still benefit from listening to something to help them wind down and fall asleep.  My kids and I enjoy the other 2 CDs so much that I decided to try their relaxation music. The other CDs have 4 stories that walk children through deep relaxation techniques. The techniques are the same in both CDs but the stories are different.  My kids requested those CDs often, so I thought the music relaxation would be a hit.  However, the music is more meditative than melodic.  The first night I played it, my daughter asked me to turn it off half way through the first song because she said it was scary. Maybe they will like it when they're older, but for now we will be sticking with the stories.
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Love this! Such a relaxing and  therapeutic activity. Whoever says coloring is just for children must give this book a try. It eases the mind and helps the whole body wind down after a long day. And the pictures are so beautiful. There is so much detail. It's fun to color in and make each page your own.
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Kid-friendly language with excellent coping strategies applicable to adults as well as preschoolers.
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Really cool! So relaxing to lay in bed and watch the colorful patterns until I fall asleep. Playing your favorite music only adds to the enjoyment. The speakers aren't the greatest, but for kids the sound is good enough. This is a great solution for those with little ones who are afraid of the dark.

One problem is that I only got to use mine once before it was "borrowed" by another family member who has yet to return it. I think if I want mine back I'll have to buy another one for said family member as a Christmas gift! Everyone I've shown it to is blown away by it.

I did get an instruction leaflet, which was sort of hilarious. It suggested that I not throw the unit in a fire, or "disassemble the unit at random", or remove the lens with "reluctance". The instructions aren't really necessary because it's pretty easy to figure out what the three buttons do on your own - so don't fret if yours comes sans leaflet.
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EXERCISE WITH YOUR KIDS AND ENJOY ENJOY.  IT'S A GREAT WAY TO GET THE KIDS AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER AND/OR TV AND GET A LITTLE MORE OXYGEN TO THEIR BRAIN CELLS.  IT'S FUN AND HEALTHY
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We all need to remind our children that they need to find a quiet place when they are upset. Build a fort with blankets, clear a nook in a closet, teach your child to do yoga and use deep breathing to calm themselves. Every child needs to feel there is a place they can go to get away from anger, too much stimulation, and frustration. This book is an excellent tool to use to help kids understand how to redirect themselves when life gets a bit sticky.
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Love it, love it, love it. My children have been using the Indigo Dreams CDs for years. They have had such a positive impact on my family that I finally decided to try one for myself. The stress managing exercises help me wind down from my daily stressful routine. I used to toss and turn till 1 am unable to shut my mind off. Now, I look forward to getting in bed knowing the CD will help me stop thinking long enough to fall asleep. I love the visualization that is also designed to boost my immune system. All of the techniques are easy to follow and listen to. The speakers voice is soothing and the music is also first rate. This entire series has become a part of my families lives. My kids are now enjoying the new music CD.<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Indigo-Dreams-Kids-Relaxation-Music-Decreasing-Stress-Anxiety-and-Anger-improve-sleep/dp/B003V5691U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Indigo Dreams: Kids Relaxation Music Decreasing Stress, Anxiety and Anger, improve sleep.</a>
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I use this with a kid that has sensory issues.  It helps him  have a safe place to relax without stimulation from the world.  He loves it.