7 Proven Ways to Stop a Temper Tantrum No Matter Where You Are

4. Blow Into Hands or Birthday Candles

Similar to taking calm breathing, blowing into hands allows children to take deep breaths and feel the physical strength of their breath. Have your child cup their hands together in front of their mouth and take a deep, deep breath and exhale gently to have their hands swell-up as if a balloon were trapped in there. Once they have finished, have them deflate the balloon and repeat the process. Another exercise to try is having your kid hold up their hand, or you hold up yours to them and blow out five candles. Count the candles and curl fingers down as they are blown out!