Iowa Alliance for Healthy Kids
Promoting social-emotional well-being of young kids and early relational health with families.
The Iowa Alliance for Healthy Kids is made of representatives from nonprofit and government agencies who partner with Sesame Street in Communities to promote social-emotional well-being of young kids and early relational health with families.
Many professionals and organizations across Iowa are becoming involved in this effort with us. The Steering Committee is led by stakeholders from these organizations:
- Common Good Iowa
- Early Childhood Iowa
- Iowa ACEs 360
- Iowa Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
- Mid-Iowa Health Foundation
- Orchard Place
- Prevent Child Abuse Iowa
- Project LAUNCH
- United Way of Central Iowa
- UnityPoint Health – Blank Children’s Hospital
The Iowa Alliance for Healthy Kids teamed up with Sesame Workshop to create activities to help children cope with be feelings.
Handling Tantrums: Tips & Tools for Providers
We can show kids how to manage big feelings and stay calm.
Teaching Belly Breathing
Tame your litte one’s inner monster with this simple strategy.
Read Comfy-Cozy Nest
Creating safe spaces using your imagination can be a key coping strategy.
Elmo’s Rainbow Hug
Send this loving card to a friend who could use a hug!
My Feelings Journal
Journaling can help children (and grown-ups!) reflect on and work through their feelings.
Overcoming Mistakes
Ways to make kids’ mistakes less upsetting.
Caregiver Workshop: Taking Care of Yourself
Caregivers need to look after themselves in order to support children through tough times.
