Emotional Well-Being
Supporting children’s holistic emotional well-being through research-based resources for the whole family.
The youngest children are often overlooked in discussions about mental health — but there is ample evidence that young children are struggling.
After the American Academy of Pediatrics declared a mental health emergency among children, we redoubled our efforts to address the emotional well-being of all young children and their families, with resources that celebrate joyful everyday moments, teach children the skills they need to understand and express their feelings, and help parents and community providers recognize the signs of more serious mental health challenges. Our beloved characters make this topic approachable in the way only Sesame can.
That’s why we’re redoubling our efforts to address the emotional well-being of all young children and their families, with new resources that celebrate joyful everyday moments, teach children the skills they need to understand and express their feelings, and help parents and community providers recognize the signs of more serious mental health challenges. Our beloved characters make this topic approachable in the way that only Sesame can.
Digital Well-Being
Raising kids in today’s digital world isn’t easy. Screens are everywhere, and it can be hard to know how to make informed tech choices for little ones. Although using devices and media can help children learn and even strengthen family connections, it can also present challenges and concerns. Digital well-being — part of the bigger picture of emotional well-being — is about using media in a healthy, mindful way.
Every family is different, and digital well-being isn’t measured in screen time, but rather in understanding and making choices about media that can help you learn, play, and feel closer to one another.
We’re helping families build healthy digital habits and make informed tech choices that are right for them — with new resources and practical tools that support children’s development, enhance family well-being, and prepare children to grow up smarter, stronger, and kinder in a digital world.
More and more, digital media is part of everyday life for families with young children, and it’s rapidly changing. Digital media may bring challenges, confusion, and sometimes concern, so it’s great to start thinking early about healthy, joyful ways to use media as a tool — together as a family — to connect, learn, and relax!
Talk About It– Rosa & Rosita
Watch this video to learn how Rosita and her mom, Rosa, use media as a tool to connect with one another.
Unplugged: Creating Device-Free Family Moments
When children and grown-ups spend time together, especially without media, children benefit in so many ways. Explore these tips to nurture meaningful moments and support digital well-being in your family.
Tech Talk
An activity with tools, tips, and playful ideas to empower families to foster digital well-being and develop healthy habits related to media and technology.
Nearly 90%
of parents believe children should understand and support mental well-being in themselves by age 5.
Over 25% of Parents
have used mental-health services for their child.
Check out our other resources that support emotional health and well-being.
Calming Strategies
Little ones need lots of help from caring adults to grow and thrive. We offer calming strategies on comforting and providing nurturing touch, all of which are required for healthy brain development!
Children’s Feelings
When you help children to understand and express their emotions, you help them grow and thrive.
Building Resilience in Children and Families
Give children tools and coping skills to overcome both little and big challenges to help them learn and grow.
