Managing stress

Why deep breathing actually helps: https://www.sciencealert.com/this-is-what-happens-to-your-body-when-you-re-stressed-and-what-you-can-do-to-help?utm_source=ScienceAlert+-+Daily+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=f3228dbd8f-MAILCHIMP_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe5632fb09-f3228dbd8f-365490661

Some activities to try with your kids: https://offspring.lifehacker.com/teach-kids-about-mindfulness-with-these-everyday-object-1822851676  

A look at the research to date on the benefits of mindfulness meditation for kids: https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/5/22/13768406/mindfulness-meditation-good-for-kids-evidence  

Some new research with mice may have identified  an area in the brain stem that connect the breath with feelings of calm. http://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-think-they-ve-pinpointed-the-a-group-of-brain-cells-that-respond-to-meditation?utm_source=ScienceAlert+-+Daily+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=13cbb69bff-MAILCHIMP_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe5632fb09-13cbb69bff-365490661  

This book offers simple mindfulness practices to help your child (ages 5-12) deal with anxiety, improve concentration, and handle difficult emotions: http://www.amazon.com/Sitting-Still-Like-Frog-Mindfulness/dp/1611800587/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8  

Here are some Youtube links that are guided meditations designed for children to help with relaxation and going to sleep:  

This article discusses the psychological benefit of coloring: http://www.the-open-mind.com/according-to-psychologists-coloring-is-the-best-alternative-to-meditation/