Deep Breathing Exercise for Kids and Teens

Deep breathing is a coping skill that can encourage us to slow down and pay attention to our body as we inhale and exhale. This can help improve our ability to focus and better handle our emotions by lowering our heart rate, allowing our muscles to relax, and calming our body and mind. We can practice deep breathing anywhere, anytime we want to feel more relaxed and focused.

We can’t control everything that happens to our kids, but we can teach them—at any age—to be resilient in the face of life’s ups and downs. With Raising Resilience, we're giving caregivers tips and tools to proactively build resilience in kids—all from our Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Strong4Life behavioral and mental health experts. Learn more at Strong4Life.com/resilience.