Kleine dinosaurussen, grote gevoelens

My four-year-old has been naming his own feelings like "grumpy volcano" after we read the T-Rex chapter together. The simple breathing exercises are short enough to hold his attention, and I've even caught him using them on his own.

The breathing exercises tucked into each dinosaur story are surprisingly effective — my daughter actually used the "calm volcano" technique when she got upset at the park. It’s a clever way to teach mindfulness without feeling preachy.

My five-year-old has been copying Doctor Diplo’s breathing exercises from the book, and it actually calms her down during meltdowns. The simple mindfulness tools are concrete enough for her to grasp, which is a relief for this tired parent.