
Care, Cope, Connect
Your family can find strength in each other, even through scariest times.
Community stress happens when serious challenges strongly impact a community. Kids may feel unsafe, but, with love and support, families can be strong and still hope for a safe and peaceful future. Even through troubling times, we are not alone. As grownups, we can help children grow smarter, stronger, and kinder every day…no matter what. Print out the Care, Cope, Connect workbook, which includes parent tips and activities just for kids.

Using Your Words
A coloring page helping children explore words for big feelings.

Listen, Feel, and See with Elmo
When children are in the hospital, this mindfulness game can help them soothe themselves.

Toddler Tips: Meltdowns
Strategies for during and after a meltdown…and even some ways meltdowns might be avoided.

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.

Cookie Monster’s Beach Day
When children are in the hospital, their imagination can become a valuable tool in soothing themselves.

Monster Meltdown
Meltdowns happen… but they are somewhat predictable! As you try to handle them, curiosity and patience go a long way.