Therapeutic tools at home

Establish routines, practice breathing and relaxation techniques, play as a family, and create moments of real emotional connection. One of the pillars of emotional treatment at home is routine. Setting fixed schedules for sleeping, eating, studying, and playing gives the child a sense of predictability and security. Add to this activities that promote emotional regulation, such as daily deep breathing or relaxation techniques.

Family fun activities, such as board games or screen-free time together, strengthen emotional bonds. These activities not only reduce anxiety, but also create positive memories that counteract emotional distress.

Fun techniques such as family games

Playful techniques such as “smell the flower and blow out the candle” or family games such as Monopoly help strengthen bonds and reduce anxiety.

Children learn best when they feel safe and when learning is fun. Techniques such as “smell the flower and blow out the candle,” used to teach deep breathing, are effective because they appeal to children's playfulness and imagination.

These tools can be implemented in moments of stress, sadness, or irritability. Likewise, games such as Monopoly or planned family activities encourage coexistence, dialogue, and empathy, while helping to develop social and emotional skills.

The emotional presence of parents should be encouraged, not just their physical presence

Being present does not only mean sharing the same physical space, but also being emotionally available. It is not enough to be a mother or father “in body”; it is vital to be a mother or father in spirit.

This means listening attentively, validating what the child is feeling, and responding with understanding and affection. Children need to feel that their emotions are important and that they have someone to talk to. The quality of the family bond can speed up emotional recovery or, conversely, deepen distress if neglected.