My Little Bug

A short poem, introducing a breathing technique to help calm the mind and emotions. Allowing the child to recognise and accept emotions of anger and upset and helping them to manage these emotions through gentle breathing.

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Transcript

I have a little bug inside.

It can be rather naughty.

It hits and shouts and whines about,

Especially when it's angry.

I know this naughty,

Angry bug can look a lot like me,

But I'm a cuddly,

Happy child,

So it really cannot be.

I've spoken to this bug of mine and asked it what it needs.

I sing it songs and give it love and teach it how to breathe.

I put my hands upon my belly.

I take a big breath in,

Then let the air out through my nose and do it all again.

In,

In,

In,

In.

So every time my little bug awakes in a bad mood,

I now know what to do to change its mood from bad to good.