Skill· 2y–3y· 2 min

Balloon Breathing

Parent guides child through a simple breathing exercise where they pretend to blow up a balloon. The agent coaches the parent to observe the child's ability to follow the breathing instructions, regulate their body, and experience calm.

Free to do together whenever you like.

What you'll need

Quiet, comfortable spot. Parent and child sitting together. No materials needed. Optional: a real balloon to demonstrate first.

How it works

The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.

What this develops

Visual example

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