275 Before You Try to Calm Your Child, Do This First with Ann Swanson

Hey Friends~  What if the fastest way to help your child become calm... is to begin with yourself? In this episode, Ann shares the power of co-regulation and reminds us that our state is contagious. The good news? Calm is contagious, too. You'll discover simple ways to release tension from your own body, use your breath to create a greater sense of peace, and even learn a beautiful visualization that can help settle both you and your child. Ann also guides us through gentle meditations that are especially helpful for children who are waiting, winding down, or falling asleep. Whether you're looking for practical ways to bring more calm into everyday moments or bedtime has become a struggle  this conversation offers tools you can begin using today Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com Have a QUESTION or COMMENT? Leave a voice message!  https://castfeedback.com/play WEBSITE:  https://www.thelanguageofplay.com/ Email the word WAITLIST to know details about the next group coaching cohort. hello@thelanguageofplay.com    ABOUT THE GUEST:    Ann Swanson is the author of Meditation for the Real World and SCIENCE OF YOGA, which has sold over 1/2 a million copies worldwide and has a recently released second edition. Ann wasn’t a naturally “chill person,” and these practices didn’t come easy to her. Overcoming her own chronic pain and anxiety led her to India to study yoga, to China to explore tai chi, and to earn a Master of Science in Yoga Therapy. Head to https://www.MeditationForTheRealWorld.com  to check out her book and join her free 5 day meditation challenge. CONTACT THE GUEST:  Book and join her free 5-day meditation challenge:   https://www.MeditationForTheRealWorld.com Ann’s YouTube: https://www.MeditationForTheRealWorld.com   Ann’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scienceof.yoga/   A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!  Clever Elly The a car charger that talks to you and helps you remember. Click here to learn more and claim the special listener bonus!  https://cleverelly.com/r?id=246rdm   IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 272 Want Your Kids To Sleep? Allison Egidi Shares Amazingly Effective Advice! 246 Dr. Marcus: Are you a soothing presence for your child? 245 Toys That Create Calm: Helping Toddlers With Transitions and Meltdowns   WE’VE MADE IT EASY FOR YOU!  Love this podcast?  Let us know!  https://lovethepodcast.com/play Follow & subscribe in 1-click!  https://followthepodcast.com/play To SPONSOR The Language Of Play, schedule your call here:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session To DONATE to The Language Of Play, Use this secure payment link: https://app.autobooks.co/pay/the-language-of-play