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12 Effective Self Regulation Strategies for Children: Simple Techniques to Promote Calm and Focus<\/h2>\n

Help children find calm with these fun, simple techniques to regulate their nervous systems. From deep breathing to playful movements, each activity promotes relaxation and focus\u2014perfect for guiding kids through big emotions.\u00a0 Download this 12 Self Regulation Strategies for Children Fact Sheet to support their mental health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n

Take a Time-In<\/h3>\n

Spend 5 minutes in a calm, quiet space with the child. Connection is a key component of self regulation<\/p>\n

Listening Break<\/h3>\n

Auditory stimulation such as meditation, soothing music, or an audiobook can help re-focus children\u2019s attention.<\/p>\n

Rainbow Breathe<\/h3>\n

Inhale and raise your arms above your head, painting a rainbow with your fingers! Exhale and return arms to your sides. Deep breathing regulates the vagus nerve..<\/p>\n

Smell the Flowers<\/h3>\n

The scent of lavender can reduce anxiety. Mindfully smell fresh or dried lavender flowers with the child,
\nfocusing on how the smell makes them feel.<\/p>\n

Move Like Animals<\/h3>\n

Invite the child to move like an animal that they would like to feel like, such as a carefree bird or a proud lion. Somatically, this can help them shift their state.<\/p>\n

Smiling Contest<\/h3>\n

See how long you can smile together! Turning a frown upside down can really make you feel happier.<\/p>\n

Sing Vowel Sounds<\/h3>\n

Singing long, open vowel sounds such as “ahh” and “ohh” can balance sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.<\/p>\n

Face Painting<\/h3>\n

Pretend to \u201cpaint\u201d the child\u2019s face in imaginary hues with the tip of your finger to provide sensory input.<\/p>\n

Freeze Dance<\/h3>\n

Play upbeat music and instruct the child to freeze every time the music stops. Linking movement to their
\nsenses helps children regulate their bodies and minds.<\/p>\n

Cool Down<\/h3>\n

Offer the child a cool glass of water or a popsicle, or run their wrists under cold water to help their nervous system reset.<\/p>\n

Tense and Release<\/h3>\n

Invite the child to clench their fists as tight as they can, then exhale to release. Repeat with various body
\nparts to lower cortisol levels and heart rate.<\/p>\n

Reflect Together<\/h3>\n

Fostering a self reflective environment can help children learn to make better self regulation choices in the future.<\/p>\n

Download our 12 Self Regulation Strategies for Children poster today, feel free to share!<\/p>\n

Learn more about our Youth Street Smart Safety and Wellbeing Program.\u00a0 An age appropriate relevant and engaging program for all age groups – Kindy to Year 12.<\/em><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2467,"template":"","resource-category":[121],"class_list":["post-1912","resources","type-resources","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","resource-category-mental-health-resources"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nSelf Regulation strategies for Children - FAST Training Australia<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover 12 Self Regulation Strategies for Children to help them manage emotions, reduce anxiety, and build calm through fun activities.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/fasttrainingaustralia.com.au\/resources\/self-regulation-strategies-for-children-2\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Self Regulation strategies for Children\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Discover 12 Self Regulation Strategies for Children to help them manage emotions, reduce anxiety, and build calm through fun activities.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/fasttrainingaustralia.com.au\/resources\/self-regulation-strategies-for-children-2\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"FAST Training Australia\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-12-21T05:11:18+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/fasttrainingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Nervous-system-regulation-for-children.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1417\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"944\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"2 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fasttrainingaustralia.com.au\/resources\/self-regulation-strategies-for-children-2\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/fasttrainingaustralia.com.au\/resources\/self-regulation-strategies-for-children-2\/\",\"name\":\"Self Regulation strategies for Children - FAST Training Australia\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fasttrainingaustralia.com.au\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fasttrainingaustralia.com.au\/resources\/self-regulation-strategies-for-children-2\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fasttrainingaustralia.com.au\/resources\/self-regulation-strategies-for-children-2\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/fasttrainingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Nervous-system-regulation-for-children.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-11-12T00:47:36+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-21T05:11:18+00:00\",\"description\":\"Discover 12 Self Regulation Strategies for Children to help them manage emotions, reduce anxiety, and build calm through fun activities.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fasttrainingaustralia.com.au\/resources\/self-regulation-strategies-for-children-2\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/fasttrainingaustralia.com.au\/resources\/self-regulation-strategies-for-children-2\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fasttrainingaustralia.com.au\/resources\/self-regulation-strategies-for-children-2\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/fasttrainingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Nervous-system-regulation-for-children.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/fasttrainingaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Nervous-system-regulation-for-children.png\",\"width\":1417,\"height\":944,\"caption\":\"Its import to help children manage their mental health and regulate their nervous systems. 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