How to Calm the Kids in the Afternoon with doTERRA Kids Collection Oils

How to Calm the Kids in the Afternoon with doTERRA Kids Collection Oils

Donna Smith

Afternoons with kids can sometimes feel like the hardest part of the day. After school energy crashes, homework battles, overstimulation, screen time, and tired emotions can quickly turn a calm afternoon into chaos.

The good news is that small daily routines — combined with the gentle support of doTERRA essential oils — can help create a calmer, more balanced environment for the whole family.

🌿 Why Afternoons Can Be Challenging for Kids

  • Irritability or emotional outbursts
  • Difficulty focusing on homework
  • Hyperactivity or restlessness
  • Resistance at bedtime

🏡 Start with a Calm Home Environment

Reduce noise, limit screens, encourage hydration, and diffuse calming oils to support emotional balance.

📚 Best Oils for Homework & Focus

🧠 Thinker™ Focus Blend (10ml)

Thinker™ supports concentration and mental clarity for homework and study time.

  • Apply to wrists or back of neck
  • Use before homework
  • Pair with Wild Orange or Frankincense in the diffuser

🌸 Oils to Calm Afternoon Emotions

🌿 Steady™ Grounding Blend (10ml)

Steady™ helps children feel calm, grounded, and emotionally balanced.

  • Apply to feet or wrists
  • Use during quiet time
  • Helpful after busy school days

😴 Relaxing Before Bed

💜 Calmer™ Restful Blend (10ml)

Calmer™ promotes relaxation and supports bedtime routines.

  • Apply after bath time
  • Use during bedtime stories
  • Diffuse Lavender, Cedarwood, or Roman Chamomile before sleep

🌙 Supporting Better Sleep Naturally

  • Keep a consistent bedtime
  • Reduce screen time before bed
  • Dim lights in the evening
  • Create predictable routines

🎨 Calm Afternoon Activities

  • Colouring or drawing
  • Reading together
  • Kids yoga or stretching
  • Breathing exercises
  • Homemade scented playdough

💖 Gentle Support for the Whole Family

The doTERRA Kids Collection provides easy, pre-diluted support for children aged 2+.

🌼 Create More Peaceful Afternoons Naturally

Healthy routines and essential oils can help create calmer afternoons and easier evenings for the whole family.

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