EFT with Kids 

Deep Compassion

Conscious parenting requires deep compassion.  Deep compassion means that we are really able to see through the eyes of our children what is upsetting them, so we can support helping them shift their negative emotions and experiences. 

Tapping Modifications for Children

• When asking children to measure their intensity, you can ask them to "show" you how big their feeling is with their outstretched hands.
• If your child is restant to having their face tapped, try by-passing the face and tickle-tapping on the head, chest and under arms.
• Patting the inside & outside of wrists and ankles. 
• Make tapping a game. 
• Tell a favorite story & tap.
• Sing a funny song such as "No,no,no no" to the tune of Twinkle Little Star & tap!  Try changing the words to "Yes, yes, yes, yes!"

Music Play and EFT

Share in the joyful expression of song with your child.  Very young children love hearing the organic expression of a persons voice, especially their parents.  They aren't concerned with whether someone is singing in tune or not!    Explore your own voice along with your child's.

Many adults carry the childhood badge of being told to "just mouth the words."  Now is the time to remove your adult value and early wounding and give voice to your own unique sound.  The tools of EFT can help free your voice.  According to Pete Seeger, some folks sing the melody, which just leaves room for the rest of us to sing harmony!

• Sing with your children
• Sing to your children
• Listen as your children sing to you
• Delight in playful sounds
• Support your own freedom of expression and that of your child's
• Learn EFT Songs to sing as a family!

Surrogate Tapping

Surrogate tapping on yourself to bring about emotional, physical and behavioral shifts in another person.

• Sometimes it is not practical to physically "tap" on your child.  Whereas it may be quite comforting for a child who is feeling sad or afraid to shift their negative emotions through EFT, I learned first hand with my son that "surrogate tapping" was my only hope for emotional intervention when he was in a rage!  (I'll leave you to your own imagination!)  You may find that there are times when this is quite helpful. 
• Really put yourself into your child's shoes and try to understand their emotions from their perspective.  Tap yourself as if you are the child.   ("Even though I'm so mad at my poopy daddy, 'cuz he....")

Surrogate tapping on a favorite doll or stuffed animal , such as a Tappy Bear (TM) to bring about emotional, physical and behavioral shifts in another person.

• Children may be more open to EFT tapping if they percieve that they are "helping" their favorite doll or stuffed animal through a difficult time by "tapping" on their doll. 
• Children often resolve and"try out" life experiences through imaginary play. ("My Sally Doll is feeling sad 'cuz daddy is going on a trip.  I'm gonna help her feel happy again."
• Tappy Bear (TM) is a beloved and wonderful tapping buddy for children, with built in tapping buttons as a guide.  To learn more about Tappy Bear, visit creator Till Schillings web site at www.TappyBear.com