Anxiety in children is rising, but what if one of the most powerful tools to help your child regulate stress is something they’re already doing every day?In this episode of The Parent Thing, Tarryn Bovia dives into the science behind breathwork for kids and how simple breathing techniques can calm the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and build emotional resilience. You’ll learn what actually happens in your child’s brain and body during stress, why logic doesn’t work in meltdown moments, and how intentional breathing can restore a sense of safety.Tarryn shares three practical, child-friendly breathwork exercises — Balloon Belly Breathing, Smell the Flower Blow Out the Candle, and Five-Finger Breathing that you can start using immediately at home, in the car, before school, or at bedtime.If you're a parent, caregiver, or educator looking for effective, research-backed tools to support emotional regulation and nervous system development in children, this episode gives you practical strategies rooted in Neuro-Somatic Intelligence.✨ Want personalized support? Book your free 30-minute parent coaching session by emailing [email protected]Follow @theparentthing for more parenting tools and nervous system education on Instagram and TikTok