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0:00 do you feel like you have a sensitive kiddo who often cries at the drop of a hat when they hurt their bodies okay me too and one of the things that's really been helpful in the last couple months with my daughter she's five so I think this really works well for kids um preschool agent up is to teach them how to breathe through their pain so our bodies naturally constrict when we feel pain and it is through our breath it is
0:27 through softening up that we actually learn to feel better and so by coaching and teaching our child this coping skill we are teaching them how to reconnect and soothe their bodies when they are in distress now this is never done in a forceful way right so whether or not she decides to actually breathe through her pain is up to her if she does it cool if she doesn't do it cool right all I'm doing is planting the seeds and being
0:53 that supportive presence for her so that she can learn how to do this over time and again when
Summary
- Sensitive children may cry easily when in pain, which is common.
- Teaching breathing techniques can help children manage their pain and emotional responses.
- The body naturally constricts during pain, but breathing can promote relaxation.
- The approach is gentle and supportive, allowing children to decide whether to use the techniques.
- The goal is to plant the seeds for coping skills over time, fostering independence in managing distress.