Stormy Days
Help children cope with big feelings in caregiving situations.
In the video, Elmo reminds Rosita that talking to her parents can help her cope with big feelings. Children might avoid reaching out to grown-ups because they don’t want to cause additional concerns or worries. Help children know they can talk with you by encouraging their questions and by simply saying, “You can talk to me about anything.”
It’s okay not to know how to respond sometimes. Just listening is a big part of the healing process.
Bubble Time
A quiet activity such as blowing bubbles can help both children and adults breathe deeply, slow down… and calm down.
Safe & Together
When families have to leave home in order to stay safe, it helps to remember that home is where the love is.
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.
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.
Using Your Words
A coloring page helping children explore words for big feelings.
