
A Good Friend to Myself
Self-compassion matters… children should be as kind to themselves as they are to others!
Watch the video with children and talk about how Rosita was a good friend to herself when she was frustrated about making a mistake. When children are in distress and it’s appropriate, spend a quiet moment with them and invite them to pause to show kindness to themselves. They can close their eyes, belly breathe, put their hands on their heart, and repeat phrases such as:
- Everyone feels ____ sometimes.
- Everyone makes mistakes. Mistakes are a part of learning.
- I’m a kid who keeps trying.
- I’ll figure it out.
- I’m a problem solver.
- I’m going to try my best to ____.
- I can be a good friend to myself!
Try this yourself, too!
Mindset Matters
We can all learn and grow in new ways. Rather than believing that we’re born “good” or “bad” at things, we can move toward the idea that all learning and growing requires practice and effort, and we can always look at things with fresh perspectives.
This kind of mindset is key to mental health because it helps us stay optimistic and confident as we face changes and challenges—and feel less frustrated, more resilient, and more ready to handle problems.

We’re Learning as We Go
Watch this video and discover habits to support your family’s digital well-being.

Screen Time & Safety Tips
Information and resources about screen time, online safety for kids, and digital well-being.

Growth Mindset…for Grown-ups!
Staying positive can help you navigate changes and take on challenges with confidence.

Understanding Digital Well-Being: A Guide for Parents & Caregivers
Digital well-being is about understanding and making choices about media as a part of family life, in order to learn, play, connect, relax, and feel closer to one another.

Bring the Energy
Watch Rudy’s Mommy Maggie help him transition out of screen time playfully.

C is for Choices
Elmo and Louie make choices on how and when to use technology as a family.

C is for Choice
A game about making choices, big and small.