What I Am
Sing out loud and be proud of you and your family's great qualities.
Watch this music video together with your child. Dance and sing along! Then, on a piece of paper, write three positive statements about yourselves as a family. Begin each statement with, “What we are is_________.” For example, “What we are is loving.”
Read your statements to your child. Let him know, “These words make me feel good. They remind me of things I’m proud of about our family. I’m going to look at these words when I’m sad or mad or scared.” Invite your child to decorate the paper. Display it as a reminder of your strengths.
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.
Using Your Words
A coloring page helping children explore words for big feelings.
Toddler Tips: Meltdowns
Strategies for during and after a meltdown…and even some ways meltdowns might be avoided.
