HELP YOUR KIDS HANDLE STRESSFUL SITUATIONS
WITH THESE SENSORY- RICH ACTIVITIES
Here are some sensory-rich activities that can help kids feel calmer in stressful times:
You can see it happening, almost in slow motion: Your child goes from playing and laughing to frowning in less than a second. They start to cry, and suddenly, a meltdown is underway. Is this just the way raising young kids is? Does a lack of sleep, change in routine, or intense hunger always have to lead to a meltdown? While it’s human to feel emotions and express them, you can use certain strategies to help your child navigate major emotions and calm down. The key is helping them tap into their central nervous system with activities that engage their senses. Just like adults, younger kids sometimes need support to regulate their emotions, especially in situations that are stressful for them. That’s where activities that engage the five senses can be really beneficial. Sensory activities that utilize the five senses can help your little one connect their body to their immediate surroundings and the larger world around them.
• Make a pile of pillows and jump into it. • Put on some fun music and dance. • Bounce your little one on your lap or an exercise ball. • Take them for a spin around the house in a box or laundry basket; kids can even race each other. • Create a slide by propping a mattress or exercise mat against the couch. These are activities you can use right where you are to help your child find their calm again, even in a meltdown. According to early childhood development expert Alyssa Blask Campbell, sensory input stays in the system for about two hours, meaning even just five minutes of these types of activities can give you and your child hours of calm throughout the day.
APPLY THESE 5 LESSONS TO EASE STRESS AFTER AN ACCIDENT THE RIGHT MINDSET MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE
call us again. We don’t mind — really. If we can alleviate your stress by having answers and being able to reassure you again, we are more than happy to do it.
3. Focus on getting better instead of being angry. It’s really easy to be angry at the person who caused damage to your car and to your body and who scared you and your children. It’s a natural way to feel. But if you focus on improving yourself — getting to the doctor and going to physical therapy — you’re going to put that energy to such better use. Try to focus on the good, on the positive improvements you’re making. 4. Tune into inspiring messages. To help with a positive mindset, there are plenty of motivational speakers out there to tune in to. We’re big Tony Robbins fans around here. Find something that works for you. Like your body, your mind needs healthy input; it can’t get by on junk food alone. 5. Don’t worry; be proactive. If something is stressing you out, take action. Maybe it means passing it off to your attorney. A lot of stress can be alleviated with action. If you’re not sure where to turn, reach out to us. Many of these strategies are just as applicable to everyday life as they are to coping with the aftermath of an auto accident. You’ll always feel better when you’ve dealt with something, even when dealing with it means delegating it to your attorney. That’s what we’re here for — make sure you’re utilizing us.
Here’s what we want every person who’s going through the aftermath of an auto accident to know: Whatever is stressing you out right now, you don’t have to take care of it all on your own. Here are five pieces of advice we give people going through this process to help them get in the right mindset. 1. You’ve hired an attorney, so let them do the worrying for you. When you have to deal with insurance, hand that over to your attorney. You’ve hired them for a reason. Let your legal team do their job and let them take over the stressful calls to insurance and all the details you’re paying them for. 2. Ask your lawyer any questions you have (even if you’ve already asked once). If you have questions, even if we’ve answered them five times before, we don’t mind answering them again. It’s okay to
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