If your child is feeling anxious, overwhelmed or panicky, try this grounding technique with them. Being aware of their breathing and senses can ground them in the moment and help them feel calm.
ALT An infographic titled 'Breathe It Out' presents a hand tracing exercise for calming down, with steps labeled as 'Breathe In' and 'Breathe Out' directing the tracing path around each finger, and another panel titled 'Find Your Calm' lists grounding techniques to identify sensory experiences by listing 5 things you can see, 4 things you can hear, 3 things you can touch, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste.