The holidays are upon us! With all the excitement in the air, it can be hard to settle little ones down at bedtime. Here’s a sweet and simple exercise to try, which combines mindfulness and movement for a calming, grounding effect. 

Yogis will recognize this as a version of child’s pose, which releases tension in the back, shoulders and chest; lengthens and stretches the spine, and helps alleviate stress and anxiety. (Little ones don’t care about the “benefits.” ☺️ They’ll just have fun—and get nice and relaxed—pretending to be tiny, sleepy mice!) 

Perfect to settle your children (and you!) down before storytime, naptime, or bed. 

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SLEEPY MOUSE

Sit on your heels, and put your head down on the floor. 

Curl your body up in a little ball. 

Just like a tiny mouse. 

Breathe in, and breathe out. 

Slowly...breathe in, and breathe out. 

Even more slowly...breathe in, and breathe out. 

Relax your whole body. 

Such a sleepy little mouse you are! 

Stay here as long as you want.
 

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