Acupressure for Kids: A Natural Way to Support Your Child’s Wellbeing at Home By Leah Cross Acupuncture & Wellness
- 7 days ago
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As parents, we all want our children to thrive—physically, emotionally, and mentally. Acupressure, a gentle self-care technique rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, offers a simple and effective way to help your child relax, sleep better, and even relieve common complaints like headaches or tummy aches.
In this blog post, we’ll show you how to teach your child a few key acupressure points that are safe, calming, and empowering.
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What Is Acupressure?
Acupressure uses gentle finger pressure on specific points of the body (called acupoints) to stimulate the body’s natural healing ability. Unlike acupuncture, no needles are used—making it perfect for kids and parents alike.
Benefits of Acupressure for Children
Encourages emotional balance
Eases anxiety and restlessness
Relieves tummy pain, headaches, or growing pains
Helps with better focus and sleep
Promotes bonding through gentle touch
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Top 5 Acupressure Points for Kids
1. Yin Tang – “The Calming Point”
Location: Between the eyebrows (the third eye area)
Use for: Calming the mind, anxiety, sleep troubles
How to apply: Gently press and massage in small circles for 1 minute while your child breathes deeply.
2. LI4 (He Gu) – “The Handy Helper”
Location: In the webbing between the thumb and index finger
Use for: Headaches, constipation, stress, immune support
How to apply: Press gently with your thumb for 30 seconds to 1 minute. (Avoid in pregnancy.)
3. ST36 (Zu San Li) – “The Strengthener”
Location: Four fingers’ width below the kneecap, just to the outside of the shinbone
Use for: Boosting digestion, energy, and immune health
How to apply: Apply circular pressure with your thumb for 1–2 minutes on each leg.
4. PC6 (Nei Guan) – “The Nausea Reliever”
Location: On the inner forearm, three fingers below the wrist crease
Use for: Nausea, anxiety, motion sickness
How to apply: Press and massage gently for 1–2 minutes.
5. KI1 (Yong Quan) – “The Grounding Point”
Location: On the sole of the foot, one-third down from the toes
Use for: Grounding, calming, tantrums
How to apply: Massage with soothing strokes or press gently while your child is lying down.
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Tips for Parents
Use acupressure as part of a bedtime or morning routine.
Encourage your child to breathe slowly while you work on the points.
Make it playful—call them “magic buttons” or “super calm spots.”
Always use light, comforting pressure and stop if your child feels discomfort.
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Make It a Daily Wellness Ritual
Teaching your child acupressure is more than just learning a technique—it’s a moment of connection. These calming rituals can build emotional resilience and show your child how to care for their body naturally.
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Want to Learn More?
Download our “Acupressure for Kids” printable chart and guide—perfect for your fridge or bedtime routine.
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