Healing Crystals For Children.
Healing Crystals For Children.

Below are listed ten Crystals that children can use for healing, for
seeking information, or for bringing about their own intuitive energies. Please be careful of small stones with the very young, for as not to create a choking hazard. Some children like to give the' taste test' to pretty stones.

Amethyst
This stone is considered to be a "Master Healing Crystal," and its healing quality is to purify and transmute all forms of negativity. Children that are in any transition: a physical growth spurt, experiencing a major disappointment, adjusting after a trauma or devastation, would do well having a piece of Amethyst on their person, or under their pillows at night, for the Amethyst will accept all negative emotions and will provide comfort and insight.
For physically or mentally disabled children, setting an Amethyst cluster in their room will keep negative energies at bay, maintaining a positively balanced state in their environment.

Apache Tear
This stone is considered to be "The Grief Stone." The Apache Tear is actually Obsidian. The color black means 'to let go' and children who have suffered through a traumatic experience such as their parent's divorce or the death of a loved one would do well to carry a piece of Obsidian, or sleep with one under their pillow. Apache Tear will clear the grief, help adjust to the new routine, give protection and will aid in comforting the child until he/she feels back on track with life.

Aventurine
This stone is considered the "Leadership Stone." Being this stone is green in color, it will provide a return of balance in female/male energies, bringing forth love and protection - like a nice big hug. Children who are timid or shy would do well with carrying a piece of Aventurine or sleeping with one under their pillow. The Aventurine will help those children to become active and initiate action on their own accord, thus aiding in relieving their shyness.
It is said that Asthmatic children who carry or use Aventurine stones find their lungs open up for easier breathing.



Carnelian
This stone is considered the "Self-Esteem Crystal." If a child is experiencing low self-esteem or a feeling of inadequacy, this dark orange stone will restore feelings of their self-worth, self-love and also self-security. The lighter shades of Carnelian are said to enhance their love for their parent(s) through self-acceptance.
Also, the Carnelian is used for dermatological ailments such as acne, by holding the stone over the skin and moving it in circles over the affected area for several minutes, several times a day.

Clear Quartz
This stone is considered to be the "Healing Crystal," with it being a natural all-purpose healer. Each Crystal has its own energy signature or healing mission, and there are numerous Crystals out there for numerous occasions.
When a child holds a crystal, she/he will feel its energy being discharged very slowly, or quite suddenly, feeling a little tingling in the hands or what is similar to an electric shock. It is said that this felt energy will transform a disharmonious thought pattern, burn off negative emotional states, or even place a spiritual seed for one's future into the intuitive.
Placing a Quartz Cluster in a child's environment is quite nice, for there are many different types of crystals in that cluster: record keepers, transmitters, channelers, etc. Too, a Crystal Cluster is helpful to organize scattered thoughts and to deflect negative energies.

Iron Pyrite
This stone is considered to be a "Protection Stone." Due to Iron Pyrite's shiny surface, children can view this stone as a mirror, and this mirror will
reflect negative energy. This stone is a great stone to bring forth a feeling of protection. The Iron Pyrite also brings forth a feeling of physical empowerment that life in a physical form is perfect and that love is abundantly around them. Have a child who is afraid of the dark, sleep with a piece of Iron Pyrite under their pillow for feelings of protection.


Rose Quartz
This stone is considered to be the "Love Stone." This stone is also a great all-purpose healer for children, especially for those who have numerous hurt feelings or aggressive tendencies due to experiencing trauma. It is stated that
the Rose Quartz can soothe a broken heart, by presenting reality in the way things actually are, rather than the way things are wanted.
This is a good stone for those who are hyper-active for the Rose Quartz will soothe erratic emotional states, anxiety, fear, compulsions and many other mental disorders.
Neurological benefits have also been noticed with the relaxation of muscle spasms when the Rose Quartz is guided over the nerve centers.
For the young hearts, the Rose Quartz will keep the heart chakra's open and protected, keeping out bad and negative energies. An excellent stone for those who are first experiencing Puppy Love.

Lapis Lazuli
This stone is considered to be a "Psychic Balance Stone." For children who show psychic gifts early in their life, the Lapis is an incredible stabilizer for them. The pretty deep blue color will stimulate the expansion of consciousness in a supportive way, prompting purification and clarity of spiritual insight. The Lapis will also provide self-acceptance of one's gifts, encourage openness of one's spiritual awareness, protection powers, and stimulation of all psychic senses.
Sleeping with a Lapis under your pillow will prompt anyone's spiritual awareness.


Jade
This stone is considered to be the "Soother of Emotions Stone." As Jade is easily accessible and can be openly worn by children as regular jewelry, the emotionally sensitive child often in need of a supportive system to
ensure their feelings do not overwhelm them should have a piece of Jade in their possession at all times. Jade will enhance confidence, self-assurance and also self-reliance.
Jade is a very inspirational stone, helping one achieve their desires in life.

Tiger Eye
This stone is considered to be a "Grounding Stone." The Tiger Eye is an excellent stone for grounding psychic energy and providing security for opening up
they psychic centers. Tiger Eye will also help those children stay grounded if they are used to being in a dreamworld, will help pull them back into their
bodies after astral traveling, is useful for putting action to one's thoughts, and is a good stone to carry, especially for trips to the Mall with a parent, as the stone will keep a youngsters wishes on a practical
level.