Abby’s Amazing Friends
Print out the maze and help kids draw a path from Abby to the playground tracing all the people that care for her along the way.
- Print the maze and invite kids to draw a path from Abby to the playground. Talk about the different people you see along the way who care for Abby, and relate it to kids’ own lives: “There’s Abby’s friend Elmo! Elmo loves to play with Abby, just like your friend Eric loves playing with you.”
- Personalize it! Help your child draw a picture of herself next to Abby, and add people who care about her along the path.
Toddler Tips: Meltdowns
Strategies for during and after a meltdown…and even some ways meltdowns might be avoided.
Using Your Words
A coloring page helping children explore words for big feelings.
Safe & Together
When families have to leave home in order to stay safe, it helps to remember that home is where the love is.
Bubble Time
A quiet activity such as blowing bubbles can help both children and adults breathe deeply, slow down… and calm down.
Monster Meltdown
Meltdowns happen… but they are somewhat predictable! As you try to handle them, curiosity and patience go a long way.
Listen, Feel, and See with Elmo
When children are in the hospital, this mindfulness game can help them soothe themselves.
Cookie Monster’s Beach Day
When children are in the hospital, their imagination can become a valuable tool in soothing themselves.
