5 tips to start a meditation practice with your child

Here are 5 tips to start a meditation practice with your child:

1. Let go of any expectations
This meditation is a practice for both of you. Learning something new takes time. 🌱

2. Commit to being present with your child
Put any devices down and away, both physically and mentally. Now you can fully commit to spending these moments with your child.

3. Find a special, quiet space in your home
This can be in your child’s bedroom, a sunny spot in the living room or somewhere with a view of the garden. A place where you won’t be disturbed for a while. Unless it is some special, furry friends joining in. 🐾 Gather any cushions, blankets, eye-pillows, crystals and other props that help you and your child feel calm and safe. Setting this space up together, is such a special activity in itself! ❤

4. Find a time that works for both of you
Just before bed can be ideal, or another moment when your child is not engaged in other activities. If you can find a specific day and time that works well, then this can become part of your routine. A special time to look forward to.

5. Lead by example
As you sit down and start taking some deep, grounding breaths, possibly by placing one hand on your heart and one hand on your tummy, your child might follow. If not, don’t force it. It might help to explain to your child how you are sitting, what sensations you notice, where your attention is and what you do when unhelpful thoughts come to mind. Your child might like to hold a crystal, pillow or lay down under a blanket. Perhaps have some calming music in the background.🌸 If they don’t seem engaged at all, then please trust that you are still helping your child co-regulate. As you calm your nervous system, you help your child do the same. 🥰

Enjoy the present moment together.
💕Anne