Sesame for Families
Everything you need to help children grow smarter, stronger, kinder
Scroll to discover printables, videos, and more on topics important to your family or the families you work with.
Growing a Language Garden: Everyday Language Development
A reminder of the simple things you do every day that nurture children’s language skills.
The Power of Positive
Gentle reminders for practicing self-kindness and compassion.
When You’re Concerned About Your Child’s Mental Health
An article for parents concerned about children’s mental health.
What Mental Health Specialists Want Parents to Know About Anxiety
An article for parents about childhood anxiety
Media and Mindfulness: Navigating Digital Landscapes with Children and Their Families
Piece by Piece
A storybook, featuring Rosita and her family, about the special strength of military caregiving families.
Little Neighbors Can Do Big Things
A new friend joins the Little Neighbors Club!
Together Trail
Help children practice counting and learn ways to help your community.
Little Helpers, Big Helping
Kids are never too little to make a big difference!
Sofia the Feelings Helper
Meet Sofia, Sesame Street’s very own social worker!
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.
Parent Resource Page
If you’re concerned about—or considering seeking professional support for—your child’s emotional well-being, there are lots of resources just for you.
Julia and Rose – Best Friends Fur-Ever
When Julia has an idea, she sees it through… with a little help from her family. This social story for autistic children models what’s possible!
Inside, Outside With Bert & Ernie
Children can play—and learn!—along with Bert and Ernie as they observe and notice, gather and collect, sort and match, and use clues that build reasoning skills.
Time for a Treat
Sometimes autistic children—and all children—need a little help from others to reach their goals.
Forging Furry Friendships: How Human-Animal Interventions Can Support Autistic Children’s Well-Being
In this webinar, you’ll learn about the science of human-animal bonds and specifically how animal interventions can support autistic children’s well-being.
Grow, Grow, Grow!
A story about Elmo and his daddy using a book to grow a flower.
Featured Resource Categories
Discover tons of resources that help kids (and parents!) with what matters most in young lives: health and wellness, social-emotional skills, and school readiness.
Healthy Minds and Bodies
Help children build healthy habits to last a lifetime.
ABCs and 123s
Build vocabulary, spark curiosity, and help children think critically, preparing them to succeed in school and in life.
How to Talk to Kids about Tough Topics
Caring adults can help kids learn coping and resilience-building techniques to help them face tough challenges like divorce, foster care, grief, and more.
Explore resources that help little ones—and grown ups too!—pause, notice, savor, and appreciate all that’s good in their lives.
Put in some professional development hours by taking an online course
Resources to support pediatricians, nurses, promotores, and nutritionists.
Visiting the Doctor: Helping Kids Grow Up Strong & Healthy
Preparation and communication help you get the best care for your child at every medical visit.
Connecting & Communicating
Communication and connection with families is key to building a strong, effective healthy team.
I’m Listening
Good communication amongst family, healthcare providers, and children leads to trusting relationships and inspires healthy habits… and well-child visits are a great time to communicate!
Resources to support children and families… and you!
Grief
Your love and support can help children understand death and cope with grief.
Big Bird’s Comfy-Cozy Nest
Video presenting a strategy for coping with the effects of trauma.
Traumatic Experiences: First Steps to Hope (Part 1)
Part one of an interview series with Ann Thomas from The Children’s Place.
Descubra imprimibles, videos y otros temas para ayudar a las familias con las que usted trabaja.
Estar quieto y en silencio
El autocuidado puede ser tan fácil como tener un momento de silencio.
Tararea una canción con Elmo y los amigos en días soleados
Un video acerca de la importancia del tarareo.
Mi abuelo y yo
¡Los abuelos pueden ayudar a enseñarles a los niños nuevas habilidades que posiblemente no aprenderán en otra parte!
Bondad empieza con B
Canten con Elmo, Abby y sus amigos esta canción especial sobre la bondad.
¡A cepillarse esos dientes!
Actividad práctica para mostrar a los niños cómo limpiar sus relucientes dientes
Recursos para padres
Si a usted le preocupa el bienestar emocional de su niño o si está considerando buscar apoyo profesional, recuerde que existen muchos recursos solo para usted.
Julia y Rose: ¡las mejores amigas para siempre!
Cuando a Julia se le ocurre una idea, ella trata de llevarla a cabo con un poco de ayuda de su familia. Este cuento para niños autistas nos da el ejemplo de lo que se puede hacer.
¡Juguemos! Detective de sentimientos
Ayude a los niños a “ver” los sentimientos en el rostro y el cuerpo de las personas y a entender que todos expresamos nuestros sentimientos de diferentes maneras.
Adentro y afuera con Bert y Ernie
Los niños pueden jugar y aprender con Bert y Ernie a observar y notar, reunir y recopilar, clasificar y combinar y a usar pistas para desarrollar destrezas de razonamiento.
Play time and reading time are great times for learning.
The Monster-Fairy Family Challenge
Abby and Rudy help spark fun family time with a game you can play anytime, anywhere.
Slow It Down
It’s time to relax, and Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Abby Cadabby guide you in these exercises to help calm children experiencing overwhelm with big feelings.
Grow, Grow, Grow!
A story about Elmo and his daddy using a book to grow a flower.
Reading Adventures
Sharing stories now lays the foundation for a lifetime of reading.
Word Play
Storytime is a great way to build vocabulary! As you read these interactive storybooks, point out and talk about what’s happening in each scene.
The Monster Dash
A storybook about practicing flexibility and maintaining a positive outlook as skills to build resilience.
Making It Work
An interactive game that helps children build flexibility.
Elmo’s Brain Games
You can help children build important skills in everyday moments.
