Indigo Dreams: Relaxation and Stress Management Bedtime Stories for Children, Improve Sleep, Manage Stress and Anxiety (Indigo Dreams)

Indigo Dreams is a 60 minute CD/audio book designed to entertain your child while introducing them to 4 research-based, stress management techniques. Four unique bedtime stories incorporate diaphragmatic breathing, visualizations, progressive muscular relaxation, and affirmations (positive statements). These are the same techniques recommended for adults but presented in a fun, interactive format that appeal to children. Children follow the characters along as they learn belly breathing with A Boy and a Bear, make positive statements with The Affirmation Web, visualize with A Boy and a Turtle, and use progressive muscular relaxation with The Goodnight Caterpillar. All four of these stories are also available in book format. Indigo Dreams shorter stories are perfect for shorter attention spans and beginners. The stories are best suited for ages 4-9. These proven techniques encourage wellness and provide tools for children who suffer from anxiety, stress, trauma, hyperactivity, anger, sleep issues, and lack of confidence. The female narration is accompanied by soothing sounds of crickets, gentle breezes, and forest animals. An additional music sound track is included to further enhance your child's relaxation experience.

The Relaxation Techniques found in these stories can help children:

* Decrease phobias, fears, night terrors, worries
* Deal with changes, transitions (divorce, death, relocating, family member in military, having a sibling with special needs, health challenges)
* Fall asleep peacefully and quickly * Have a more restful sleep
* Decrease moodiness, irritability * Increase creativity
* Increase positive attitude * Increase social skills
* Increase self-belief * Increase test scores
* Have greater attendance * Visit doctor less
* Manage pain during and after medical procedures and treatments
* Manage anxiety associated with hospital stays and treatments
* Sleep better when traveling, time changes, hotels, airplanes
* Self-soothe * Increase ability to focus and concentrate
* Recover from PTSD, Abuse, Neglect, Trauma * Decrease anger
* Mental Health Challenges, Depression, Bi-Polar, Anxiety Disorders
* Special Needs, Autism, Asperger, OCD, ADD, ADHD, SPD