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Free Balloon Meditation for Kids
A calming, imaginative meditation your child can enjoy at bedtime or whenever they need to feel settled.
Free meditation for children
Balloon Meditation
Help your child get comfortable, press play and let them float away on a calm, imaginative balloon journey.
For safety, please don't play this while driving or while your child is doing anything that needs their full attention.
What are the benefits of meditation for children?
Meditation supports children's mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. Starting mindfulness early helps them build lifelong skills for handling life's challenges.
Making it part of your child's daily routine can help them develop the tools to thrive, with more happiness, resilience and confidence as they grow.
Improved focus and concentration
Meditation can lengthen attention spans and help children focus better on tasks, supporting their schoolwork and the activities they love.
Less stress and anxiety
Mindfulness helps children relax and build resilience, so they're better equipped to handle school pressures, friendship worries and everyday stresses.
Better emotional regulation
Regular meditation builds self-awareness, helping children understand and manage their feelings, which supports healthier relationships with friends, teachers and family.
Better sleep
Meditation encourages relaxation, which can help children fall asleep more easily and sleep more restfully, supporting their growth, energy and mood.
When your child needs a little more support
A calming meditation helps many children feel more settled. If worries, big feelings, sleep problems or changes in behaviour are affecting your child's daily life, our counselling for children and young people offers a safe, friendly space to talk things through.
Your child can see a therapist in person at our Fareham practice in Hampshire, or online, depending on their age and needs.
Or call free on 0800 970 4776
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Questions about meditation for kids
Is this meditation for kids free?
Yes. Your child can listen here as often as they like, or you can download it to listen offline, with nothing to sign up for. For more sessions, take a look at our hypnosis downloads.
When is the best time for my child to listen?
Bedtime is a lovely time, as the meditation helps children relax and settle. It can also help after a busy day at school or whenever your child is feeling worried or overwhelmed. Make sure they're somewhere quiet and comfortable.
Should I listen with my child?
Younger children often enjoy it most when you listen together, and it can become a calming shared routine. Older children may prefer to listen on their own. Either way, it's worth listening yourself first so you know what to expect.
Is meditation safe for children?
Meditation is a gentle, natural way to relax, and children stay aware and in control throughout. Don't play it while driving. If your child has a medical or mental health condition and you're not sure whether it's suitable, check with your GP first.
What if my child is really struggling?
If your child's worries or feelings are affecting their sleep, school or friendships, speak to your GP or get in touch about counselling for children and young people. If you're worried about your child's safety, call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.