See You Later Alligator
A special, loving good-bye routine can make separations easier.
When challenges and feelings are BIG, there are little things you can do to help things feel easier for your child. Together, watch this video in which Abby and her mommy demonstrate their playful, loving goodbye routines — a “wing wave” and a “fairy farewell.”
Familiar, predictable routines help children know what to expect. Together, make up your own goodbye routine — perhaps some combination of fist bumps, high-fives, butterfly kisses, special handshakes, or rhyming words (such as “give a hug, ladybug” or “out the door, dinosaur”).
Listen, Feel, and See with Elmo
When children are in the hospital, this mindfulness game can help them soothe themselves.
We’re Connected
Watch this video to discover habits to support digital well-being for families.
Talk... and Color! Adult-child Coloring Page
An activity with tools, tips, and playful ideas to empower families to foster digital well-being and develop healthy habits related to media and technology.
Using Your Words
A coloring page helping children explore words for big feelings.
Talk About It– Rosa & Rosita
Watch this video to learn how Rosita and her mom, Rosa, use media as a tool to connect with one another.
Unplugged: Creating Device-Free Family Moments
When children and grown-ups spend time together, especially without media, children benefit in so many ways. Explore these tips to nurture meaningful moments and support digital well-being in your family.
Soothing Without Screens
An article about working through big feelings and tough transitions without a screen.
