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Kid's relaxation in home and in school, 03 July 2009.

Relax Kids products and resources have been designed to help children relax, de-stress and bring a sense of self-worth and confidence.

The books, CDs, confidence cards and DVDs are suitable for ages 3-14. A range for teens is currently being developed. Relax Kids also offers classes and workshops to help children enjoy learning the art of simple relaxation.

 

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What is Relax Kids?

Would you like your child to be more confident, positive and imaginative during the day and go to sleep calm, content and relaxed at night?

Relax Kids also offers parents and teachers free online resources and a free monthly magazine full of exercises and articles.

Relax Kids offers a unique system of children's relaxation and personal development that has been used by thousands of parents, teachers, play workers and therapists.

Relax Kids CDs have been created to help children relax, sleep, manage their emotions and anger. Children who have regular moment of calm and relaxation can feel more stable, happy and feel better about themselves.

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Relax Kids blog

 

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Every Child Matters - The Five Outcomes

The 5 Outcomes are covered perfectly by Relax Kids. Through relaxation and self-esteem exercises, we encourage children to see their strengths, look after themselves, develop their confidence and positivity as well show respect to themselves and others.

Transforming well-loved fairy stories into simple visualisations, gives children (and adults), an opportunity to live that fairytale magic and explore the well of pure and peaceful feelings inside themselves.

 

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Teaching children relaxation techniques

To have a quality class which encourages children to share experiences, build self esteem, confidence; break the barriers of cultures and abilities. Build stronger relationships between children, school and the community. Have a positive impact which will be shown throughout school and community.

Teaching children simple relaxation techniques is one of the keys to helping them grow up in a balanced and well rounded way.

 

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Free resources

Relax Kids have lots of free resources available for teachers and parents. Our free online magazine is full of ideas and tips for you to use. Our regularly updated resource library has hundreds of articles and features all free to use.

Here you can read the latest articles posted to the Relax Kids library - for information, top-tips, exercises, free downloads and more!

 

Recent posts to the Relax Kids Library: Creating a Chill Out Corner or creativity den Family Relaxation Published: 06/05/2009 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Something for the children, Hi there Kids, Do you get stressed sometimes? Do you feel there is so much to do and you don't know where to start? Published: 06/05/2009 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas How to use RK at Home There are a number of ways you can introduce relaxation into your home. Introducing a routine of relaxation will bring a wealth of benefits for you and your child Published: 05/05/2009 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Keeping Kids hydrated It is so vital that children drink plenty of water. Published: 17/04/2009 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas A Powerful Mind Here is simple exercise to show the power of the mind Published: 17/04/2009 00:00:00 Author: marneta Viegas An affirmation a day Encourage children to use affirmations at the beginning of the day. Published: 17/04/2009 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Creating a calming bedroom Is your child's bedroom calming and restful? You might like to ask your child if they feel it is relaxing and comfortable. Published: 16/04/2009 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Welcome to the Relax Kids blog This blog is full of quick tips and ideas to help you and your family/classroom relax and feel great. It is a world of information and I don't to bombard you with even more information, but give you some practical ideas and tips that you can use straight away. Please feel free to share and twitter about them with your friends and colleagues. Published: 14/04/2009 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas 10 Activities to help reduce your child's stress Children and stress seems to be the topic on everyone's lips. The government is concerned about the rise in child anxiety and stress and the national papers are taking the topic seriously at the moment. Relax Kids aims to bring stress management to kids. As adults, we are more able to adapt to stressful situations, but children need to learn these tools from a young age. Here are 10 simple activities that you can bring into your weekly routine, to help teach your child to manage stress. Even if your child does not suffer from apparent stress, I would recommend adopting some of these simple strategies as preventative measures. 10 activities to reduce stress in kids Published: 21/12/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Relaxation in the home Here are some more relaxation in the home ideas Published: 10/12/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas IMAGINATION Developing children's imagination Published: 08/12/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas The importance of affirmations for children What are affirmations? Published: 07/12/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Hyperactivity Exercise If your child has hyperactivity, you may like to try this exercise Published: 04/12/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Here are the 10 tips for a Stress-free Christmas. 1 Christmas Cards - Make a list of people you would like to send a Christmas card to. Don't feel obliged to send cards to people who you feel you have to send to. This year, I made a list of all the people who are close and make me smile and I made each one a handmade card. You might like to save money and stress, by getting your children to make all your Christmas cards this year... Published: 19/11/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Free Exercises for Adults We have been inundated from parents and teachers requesting relaxation exercises for adults. Here they are - Enjoy! Published: 18/11/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Top Tips For Beating The ‘Winter Blues’ by Marneta Viegas, founder of Relax Kids Published: 11/11/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas FREE CHILL SKILLS DOWNLOADS The Chill Skills range of CDs are aimed at Key Stage 2 - 7-13 year olds. Great for confidence and self-esteem building, emotional literacy and self awareness. These CDs use meditation, visualisation, deep relaxation, breathing exercises and affirmations. Great tools for pre-teens. Some teens and adults will enjoy these CDs too! Published: 09/11/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Are we there yet? Keeping children happy on long journeys Published: 07/11/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Child stress Is your child stressed?   Published: 26/10/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas De-stressing for older children Here is a great de-stressing exercise for older children. Published: 23/10/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas lack of self-esteem I am unique......i am special....I think about all the things that make me special... Published: 22/10/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Relaxation Exercises for a Calmer Classroom Relaxation Exercises for a Calmer Classroom Published: 12/10/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Top Tips For Making Your Home as Relaxing as Possible by Marneta Viegas, founder of Relax Kids Published: 11/10/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Relaxation Examples If you are having trouble getting your child to relax, try these 5 relaxation exercises created by Relax Kids. Published: 10/10/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Relaxation Examples If you are having trouble getting your child to relax, try these 5 relaxation exercises created by Relax Kids. Published: 10/10/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Positive Thinking for Kids While Jamie Oliver watches what goes in children's mouths, Super Nanny watches what comes out of their mouths, Relax Kids watches what goes in and out of their minds. Published: 07/10/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Improve your child's confidence by praise Children thrive on positive praise, remarks, comments and words. Praise is simply a genuine, positive comment, said with a warm look and tone. Published: 27/09/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Top Stress Busting Tips Children and stress seems to be the topic on everyone’s lips at the moment. The Government is concerned about the rise in childhood anxiety and stress and it is important to teach stress management to our kids. As adults, we are more able to adapt to stressful situations, but children need to learn these tools from a young age. Published: 09/09/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Help your child relax! Help your child relax! If you would like your children to benefit from relaxation, you may like to try some of the following exercises. Published: 09/09/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Free Classroom Exercieses Here are some Relax Kids exercises for you to try out in your classroom today. Published: 08/09/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Developing children's concentration 1 Proper nutrition, adequate exercise and enough sleep as well as drinking water will aid concentration... Published: 30/08/2008 00:00:00 Author: marneta Viegas Free visualisation Print this out and read it to your child tonight... Published: 08/08/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Benefits of relaxation for children Regular relaxation is vital for children, no matter how old they are. Setting some time each day for relaxation can bring a host of benefits for a child's body, mind and spirit. Here are some of the many benefits. Published: 07/08/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Top Tips for Relaxing During Pregnancy Developing your breath awareness will benefit you and the baby during pregnancy and help you during the birth. Practice breathing deeply and rhythmically... Published: 23/07/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas 24 hugs and kisses a day... Yesterday I heard the most wonderful thing! Published: 07/07/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Perform a Random Act of Kindness Make someone smile today and perform a Random Act of Kindness Published: 27/06/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas 5 Relaxation Tips for Parents Letting Go - In our stressful world, it is important to develop an ability to let things go easily.. Published: 06/06/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas TV Free evenings! Would you like improve the quality of your home life, save arguments and get your family interacting? You could try turning off the TV. Although there are some education programs, there so many benefits of spending evenings without the TV. Published: 04/06/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Tips to encourage children to enjoy eating healthily With the rise in childhood obesity, it is important to encourage your child to eat healthily, yet this can be a real challenge, what with the increase of fussy eaters and junk food advertising. Published: 01/06/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Relaxation and the Autistic Child Autism is a complex disorder. Children with autism are in a constant state of anxiety due to impaired understanding of relationships and the social expectations of everyday life. This stress can trigger states of significant upset. When a child anxious or upset, they can’t ‘think straight’. Published: 08/05/2008 00:00:00 Author: Pam Sicklemore Relaxing at Bedtime If you are having trouble getting your child to sleep you may like to try meditation as a means to relax your child. Published: 05/05/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas 10 ‘Top Tips’ For Beating Exam Stress In the run up to the SATS, make sure your child gets plenty of energy boosting foods. Eggs can help memory, concentration and emotional balance. Try and include some raw vegetables in every meal, so they get plenty of vitamins and minerals. Published: 05/05/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Ten Top Tips for Better Bedtimes Getting children into the routine of early bedtimes for younger children, can be a nightmare for most parents. Here are some top tips to help you out Published: 04/05/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas How to change your mood Everyone has moods - it is part of life. Sometimes, it can be just a word that someone says that sets us off, it could be a painful memory or a change in our situation. Learning to cope with our moods and how to change them is something that not everyone is aware of. Published: 22/04/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas ANGER MANAGEMENT AND TANTRUMS Here is an exercise to help children cope with anger Published: 11/04/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Mind Your Own Business We are all prey to negative thinking which is a drain on our energy. Mike George describes how effective self management clearly begins in the mind Published: 02/04/2008 00:00:00 Author: Mike George Being bullied Bullies are looking for attention. Try to give them as little attention as possible. As soon as they know you are upset and scared, they will taunt you more. Published: 04/03/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas ADD/ADHD Here are some simple breathing exercises and a great calming down exercise. Published: 03/03/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Fatherhood Tips from Relax Kids Daddy, will you read me a bedtime story? Published: 03/02/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Top Tips For Keeping Kids Occupied This Summer Summer holidays can be a very expensive time for parents what with outings and events. I am always trying to come up with ideas and things for parents to do with the children that involve minimum expense, maximum enjoyment and importantly also create a sense of rest and relaxation. Published: 06/01/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas What your child wants! Every child needs Attention, Affection and Affirmation. Give these in abundance and he/she will not only be able to relax and feel secure at night, but will have priceless tools that will help them grow up with self awareness and self worth. Published: 06/01/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Relaxation Tips for Parents Letting Go Published: 04/01/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Problems at bedtime? Is bedtime one of the most stressful times of the day? If you are having problems, you may like to try some of these Relax Kids exercises....all devised to help your child relax and sleep, so letting you be free to enjoy the whole evening. Published: 02/01/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Help your Class relax! Help your Class relax! Published: 01/01/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas How meditation can help children For some time, I had been noticing that it was becoming harder to connect with more and more children. Whether it's down to diet, lifestyle, lack of parental attention or too much TV and computer games, I became increasingly aware of children in need of specific help, and it wasn't entertainment. The main signs of a child not maturing as they should include not being able to concentrate at all, unable to sit still for a moment, nervousness disguised as hyperactivity, extreme insecurity, unable to be alone and constantly seeking some form of attention.  But by far the most concerning behaviour is the almost constant reactivity. Increasingly rare is the child who acts after consciously thinking and deciding what they are going to do. Published: 01/01/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Fairytales in the Dragons' Den On Tuesday 20th Dec 2005 Marneta Viegas, creator of Relax Kids, went on the BAFTA nominated hit BBC show Dragons' Den. Read her experience here. Published: 01/01/2008 00:00:00 Author: Marneta Viegas Calming Down Mike George describes the invasion of things from outer space and we gave them our most precious commodity... our personal power! Published: Author: Mike George

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