Taking Care
Self-care strategies can help families focus and relax when big feelings come up.
When big feelings arise, having some go-to self-care strategies can help everyone feel calm, focused, and more hopeful a little more quickly. Plus, when we take good care of ourselves, we can be kinder and more patient toward others. Consider these ideas:
- Take a walk.
- Take deep breaths, in through your nose and out through your mouth.
- Draw a picture or create art.
- Listen to music.
- Talk to a trusted person.
- Think of things you’re thankful for.
- Drink water.
The videos and activities below offer even more ideas.
Mae’s Minute: Me Time
Grown-ups can watch this video to learn about the importance of “me time,” and how taking care of themselves can help them better care for others.
Elmo’s World News: Monster Meditation
Self-care strategies can help families focus and relax when big feelings come up.
Creating Feelings of Safety and Calm
Self-care strategies can help families focus and relax when big feelings come up.
Abuela’s Story Quilt
Rosita’s Abuela teaches Rosita how to create a quilt that tells the story of special shared family times and events.
