Heading back to school can be either an exciting and inspiring time or a source of dread and anxiety for ourselves and our children. Change and transition can often provoke feelings of unease, fear, and overwhelm. Aromatherapy, often referred to as the medicine of the land, can be incredibly effective in managing stress and anxiety. Essential oils have the ability to soothe anxious thoughts, promote calmness, and foster a deeper connection with oneself, especially when paired with some simple breathe work techniques. They can help shift perspectives, offering a clearer and more positive outlook amidst any challenges or anxious feelings.
Here are some suggestions on how to incorporate aromatherapy to help with back to school transition:
Aromatherapy Spray
A great way to experience the benefits of plant remedies in a super easy and convenient way. Aromatherapy sprays can be purchased in a small bottle to fit nicely into your purse and/or backpack. Simply mist over face and body and inhale the scent.
Luna Rose Remedies Aromatherapy Spray Collection
Aromatherapy Inhaler
I always carry an aroma inhaler with me wherever I go. It’s a quick and easy way to enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy. I like to pair it with a simple breathing technique called Box Breathing when I am feeling nervous and/or overwhelmed.
Aromatherapy Roll-On
Aromatherapy roll-ons are a simple and effective way for kids to enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy. To use, just remove the lid and roll the product onto pulse points like the wrists, neck, and the crease of the elbow. Encourage your child to apply the roll-on and take three deep breaths to inhale the calming scent.
earthkits offers a beautiful aromatherapy roll-on, specially formulated for children that has a lovely fragrance that's perfect for kids.
Diffusing Essential Oils
One of my favorite ways to use aromatherapy is to add a few drops of a calming essential oil into the diffuser each morning to create a soothing atmosphere at home. Inhaling a pleasant aroma stimulates the Limbic System, the part of the brain responsible for emotions and memories. Diffusing calming essential oils in the morning not only fosters a sense of tranquillity and uplift, but also creates a 'scent memory,' where the calming scent helps reinforce feelings of relaxation throughout the day.
Recommended Essential Oils For Transition and Change
Please note all essential oils mentioned are safe to use on children aged 3 years and up should the child have no contra-indications. From ages 3-10 years dilute to 0.5-1%. Children over 10 years old can dilute to 2-3%.
Sweet Orange - all children love the scent of orange. It is a gentle, calming and uplifting oil. Recommended essential oil for anxious thoughts and nervousness.
Lavender - great for sleep, stress and anxiety.
Roman Chamomile - a wonderful gentle essential oil to use for tummy issues and nervousness.
Frankincense - a great oil for calming, anxiety, panic, overstimulated and trouble falling asleep.
Lemon - a vibrant and uplifting oil. Lemon is considered the motivator of essential oils.
Lime - a zesty energising oil. Soothing to emotions. Blends well with Lavender to make a beautiful uplifting blend.
Mandarin - The most gentle oil to use on children. Mandarin is good for just about an anything! It is an uplifting, cheerful and soothing essential oil. Blends very well with Frankincense, Neroli and Lavender.
Neroli - an exquisite calming oil. Great to use for sleep, nervousness, irritability, anxiety and over stimulation.
Copaiba Balsam - a great oil to use to help calm a busy mind, tummy aches and first signs of a cough or colds.
Myrrh - a gentle, calming and grounding oil.
If you have any questions regarding incorporating essential oils into your daily routine, or using essential oils with/on children safely, please do not hesitate to send me an email - info@lunaroseremedies.com