Teach your kids a skill to self-soothe and retake their control of BIG emotions. The story and game are helpful to reset during the stressors of life.
As you read the story to your child, you will learn the important components of the game and then will be able to use this simple skill in your family's daily lives. You will open up communication and be able to label difficult feelings. It is easy and fun to use this mindfulness technique disguised as a game.
Look for other Niko Discover products to help reinforce the lessons from the story. Children will build skills faster and more efficiently when activities around the game are practiced.
Mommy finds Niko in his room worried. She explains the symptoms he's feeling are anxiety. She tells him about a game she plays when she feels worried or anxious.
"You get worried too, Mommy?"
"Of course! Everyone worries or feels anxious sometimes. Let's go to the back porch, and I will teach you how to play,” suggests mommy.
Mommy explains each of the senses and takes Niko through the steps to explore his backyard using just one at a time. With scary thoughts spinning and his tummy all twisted up, Niko gives it a try. Can Mommy's game help stop these bad feelings and bring about calm?
