331. Happy Dragon: a bedtime story to help with emotional regulation
In the forest, just beyond the park, Dragon discovers a present. The happy dragon hurries onto the playground to thank the kids.
Emotional regulation is a skill for all ages. As an important tool for success and growth, adults regularly use emotional regulation. Kids also require emotional regulation in school, creating and maintaining relationships, and even for self care. We're here at Be Calm on Ahway Island Podcast, to help you provide your child with the tools they need to self-soothe.
Final 3 Dragon Breaths: 8:18
Narrator: Male
Here's an excerpt from today's bedtime story to help with emotional regulation, Happy Dragon:
Growing nearer to the playground Dragon began to feel curious because there was something sitting in the forest just ahead. It was wrapped in a big red bow. As Dragon walked closer, Dragon realized it was a present. Had someone lost a gift? Dragon hurried over to it, eager to return the gift to its recipient. Dragon searched for a clue as to whose present it might be. There was a picture tied to the present. It was a dragon! Dragon smiled knowing whose present it was. Quickly, Dragon untied the ribbon picked up the soft fabric.
Today’s Meditation: Draw gentle shapes in the soothing sand as you prepare for today's story.
Does your child have difficulty self-soothing? Do daily challenges result in tears or yelling? Looking for a way to teach your child about emotional regulation? Look no further because Be Calm on Ahway Island Podcast offers you original bedtime, nap time stories & meditations for kids to teach these strategies.
Learning emotional regulation is part of the necessary skills obtained in childhood, and we're here, on Ahway Island, to help your kids with this important tool!
Gently nestled within each podcast episode are mindfulness techniques and positive learning moments. ?Because emotional regulation is critical for the health and well being of young children Be Calm on Ahway Island teaches techniques like taking "Dragon Breaths," using self talk, understanding feelings, and many other mindfulness techniques. In addition to practicing these skills in our relaxations, our stories provide examples of when to use the various self soothing strategies. All of this, and we help your little ones drift off to sleep peacefully, just include us in your bedtime & nap time routines.
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