💨 Breath Is the Body’s Reset Button

One of the fastest ways to signal safety to the brain is through controlled breathing. This slows the heart rate, softens the muscles, and tells the nervous system: “We’re okay now.”

🐾 Bear Claw Breathing
- Hold up one hand like a paw.
- Trace your finger up and down each finger while breathing in and out.
- Inhale as you go up, exhale as you go down.

🔳 Square Breathing (for older children)
- Inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4. Visualise a square while doing it.

🧘‍♀️ Key Tip:
Practise breathing *before* anxiety appears. That way, it’s a trusted tool—not a last resort.