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.
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.
Crayon Power
Coloring together can soothe both children and grown-ups.
See You Later Alligator
A special, loving good-bye routine can make separations easier.
Friendship Bracelets
When it’s hard to be apart from those we love, the littlest things can become big reminders that someone loves us and is thinking of us.
Cloud Watching
Spending time outside can feel like a “reset” on the day.
Pillow Hugs
Hugging a pillow covered with an item of a loved one’s clothing can help comfort children when they’re missing them.
