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Butterfly Breathing with Abby Cadabby
Here’s one of the many ways we can take care of our big feelings. It works for grown-ups, too!
Share this video with children and invite them to try it themselves: Hold your arms out and imagine they are magnificent butterfly wings. Slowly raise your wings above your head as you take a slow deep breath in, then lower them as you slowly breathe out. The movement looks a little like a snow angel, but it’s done sitting down or standing up!
Try the strategy together when children are having big feelings.
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Comfort Container
Help children take a quiet moment alone and soothe themselves.
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A Good Friend to Myself
Self-compassion matters… children should be as kind to themselves as they are to others!
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Gratitude Jar
Highlight the power of gratitude! In tough times, help children pause, notice, and savor the feelings that the good things in our lives bring.
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Helped, Heard, or Hugged?
There are so many ways to support a child in distress. You can give children a sense of control by offering three ways you may be able to help… and letting them choose.
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Teaching My Brain
Compassionate self-talk can turn difficult moments around.
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Thanks, Feelings Helpers!
Help children understand the role of “feelings helpers”—social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other professionals who know how to help when big feelings get too big.
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From Attention to Connection: Responding to Challenging Behavior in Caring Ways
In this webinar, you’ll learn strategies to help you support young children facing emotional challenges.