Mindfulness activities help families slow down, manage stress, and connect more deeply with each other. Practicing mindfulness together can be as simple as a few minutes of focused breathing or a sensory exercise.
Activities
- Balloon Breath: Imagine inflating a balloon with each inhale and slowly letting it out with each exhale. This calms the mind and body.
- Starfish Breathing: Trace your hand with a finger, breathing in as you move up each finger and out as you move down.
- Five Senses Exercise: Take turns naming things you can see, hear, smell, taste, and touch in the moment. This grounds everyone in the present.
Benefits
- Reduces family stress and tension.
- Teaches emotional regulation.
- Enhances focus and patience.