Boys

Being a kid can be hard. We take mental health seriously and want to do what we can to help kids navigate their journey. This "relax" star design on the clothes is a reminder for kids to breathe, count, and hopefully calm. 

It is proven that counting can help the brain go from the emotional to logical state and help distract from anxious thoughts. The star has 1-5 on each point that the child can breathe in and out while tracing up and down each point or they can simply count the numbers. 

Encourage the child to use the opposite hand of where the star is placed (if the star is on the right side use the left hand to trace or point to the numbers). Crossing the midline of the body helps to strengthen both sides of the brain working together. A bilateral integrative connection can help to verball (left brain) express your feelings (right brain) and hopefully regulate.

If the star design doesn't quite do the trick your child can count the designs on the clothes or even trace them.