A Monster-Fairy Problem
A video about the challenges and joys of a blended Muppet family.
Together, watch this video about a special new family on Sesame Street and learn how they all came together. Depending on children’s age, you might ask them to explain how all four characters are all related (Abby and Rudy are stepsiblings, Freddie is Abby’s stepfather, Maggie is Rudy’s stepmother, and so on).
Then invite children to talk about their own family:
- Abby was having a hard time because she missed her daddy. What’s hardest about the changes in our family?
- What do you think might make it easier? Let’s think of some things that may help.
- How is our family like the monster-fairy family? How are we different?
- What is something you really like doing with [someone in our new blended family]?
- How are you the same as [someone else in our family]? How are you different from each other?
Healthy Together: Celebrating & Practicing Whole-Family Health
Use these whole-family activity pages to explore new ways to build healthy habits and take care of yourselves… as a family.
Sun’s Up, Sun’s Down: Healthy Families & Healthy Days
A storybook about all the healthy habits that make up our daily routines!
Sleepy Stars
Use this printable to try out some new wind-down strategies for bedtime.
Healthy Family Cheer
Three cheers for healthy habits! Celebrate your family’s efforts... big and small.
Our Family Pizza
Help Rosita’s family practice making healthy choices by picking out pizza toppings.
Many Ways to Be Healthy
Wellness looks different for every family. Read this article and consider what healthy means to you.
Our Family Dance Recipe
Find new ways to move together by creating your very own family dance!
