Big Bird’s Bedtime
Children can learn and practice strategies to help themselves fall asleep.
Watch this video with children, then act out some of Big Bird’s tips on how to fall asleep, such as snuggling under a blanket, putting his arm under his wing, breathing deeply, and making snore-y sounds! Then talk about what works for you both—a special pillow or blanket, a comfort item like a teddy bear, certain music, a nightlight, a book, and so on.
To Like or Not to Like
Like most children, Cookie Monster’s niece is a little… choosy. Check out his strategy for helping her try a new food!
Go To Sleep, Elmo!
Handling a middle-of-the-night monster moment.
Cookie Monster’s Beach Day
When children are in the hospital, their imagination can become a valuable tool in soothing themselves.
Listen, Feel, and See with Elmo
When children are in the hospital, this mindfulness game can help them soothe themselves.
Lessening Children’s Fear of Needles
Preparing, distracting, and comforting your child can go a long way in helping them get through these moments.
Sleep Struggles... and Successes
Today, Tonight, and Tomorrow
It takes a special kind of patience to handle children’s middle-of-the-night wakeups! Read about how a Monster-Fairy family manages it.
