Emotional Well-Being
Children who are healthy in mind, body, and heart can thrive in every way. Mental health IS health!
Love, Your Mind
Elmo and friends show how humming can help support kids’ emotional well-being in a new Public Service Announcement launched in partnership with the Ad Council for their “Love, Your Mind Today” campaign.
As a caring adult, everything you do helps children build a foundation of emotional well-being. And if you think your child would benefit from more support, there are other caring adults who can help.
Sofia the Feelings Helper
Meet Sofia, Sesame Street’s very own social worker!
The Ocean Bottle
In tough moments, we can slow down and focus on our senses. This allows our bodies and minds time to relax and reset. Here; Abby shows Telly one easy way to do that!
Count on This! The 6-Second Hug
Hugs that last six seconds or more are best for soothing our minds and calming our bodies… helpful for adults and children alike!
Count on This! 3 Things
Join Elmo and The Count as they step back, take a pause, and spotlight “the good stuff.”
Count on This! The 10-Second Hum
Humming for 10 seconds or more can help both children and adults calm their minds and bodies.
Parent Resource Page
If you’re concerned about—or considering seeking professional support for—your child’s emotional well-being, there are lots of resources just for you.
Taking Care of My Brain
Mental health is part of overall health—healthy minds and bodies are all one. Help children understand how important our brains are, and how we can take care of them!
For Parents & Caregivers: When You’re Concerned
You are your child’s best advocate, and it’s brave to reach out for support. Help can take many different forms.
For Providers: Mental Health Resources
The knowledge, recommendations, and guidance you share with families can create an important pivot point in a child’s life.
Helping Children Soothe Themselves
Two simple, hands-on ways to help children overwhelmed by big feelings.
Shout-Out to the Feelings Helpers!
A furry, fuzzy thank you to mental health providers… from your friends on Sesame Street.
You play an important role in helping children explore their feelings… and in building a strong foundation of emotional well-being.
My Grown-Up Cares
Explore the many ways in which children benefit from their relationships with caring adults.
My Feelings Garden
Help children explore and talk about different feelings.
The Feelings Garden
A video to help children explore — and learn to take care of — different feelings.
I Notice, I Feel, I Can
A three-step plan to help children manage challenging emotions.
Recursos, actividades y videos que ayudan a los niños a formar vínculos afectivos y conexiones sociales que nutren su bienestar emocional.
Los adultos me cuidan
Un cuento sobre los innumerables beneficios cuando los niños cuentan con los cuidados de sus padres, cuidadores y otras personas de confianza.
El jardín de mis sentimientos
Dibuje expresiones de varios sentimientos para enseñarles a los niños que los sentimientos son tan variados como las flores de un jardín.
El jardín de mis sentimientos
Un video para enseñarles a los niños a reconocer sus sentimientos.
Yo observo, yo siento, yo puedo
Una estrategia sencilla para enseñarles a los niños a reconocer sus sentimientos y a controlar las emociones desafiantes.
Find resources, activities, and videos to help children form the bonds and social connections that nurture their well-being.
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Mental Health Resource and Support List for Parents
If you’re concerned about—or considering seeking professional support for—your child’s emotional well-being, there are lots of resources just for you.
Comfort Container
Help children take a quiet moment alone and soothe themselves.
A Good Friend to Myself
Self-compassion matters… children should be as kind to themselves as they are to others!
Gratitude Jar
Highlight the power of gratitude! In tough times, help children pause, notice, and savor the feelings that the good things in our lives bring.
Helped, Heard, or Hugged?
There are so many ways to support a child in distress. You can give children a sense of control by offering three ways you may be able to help… and letting them choose.
Teaching My Brain
Compassionate self-talk can turn difficult moments around.
From Attention to Connection: Responding to Challenging Behavior in Caring Ways
In this webinar, you’ll learn strategies to help you support young children facing emotional challenges.
Thanks, Feelings Helpers!
Help children understand the role of “feelings helpers”—social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other professionals who know how to help when big feelings get too big.
Count on This! The 6-Second Hug
Hugs that last six seconds or more are best for soothing our minds and calming our bodies… helpful for adults and children alike!
Parents, caregivers, and providers can keep the learning going! Find more topics and resources to help children build a foundation of emotional well-being.
Social Emotional Skills
Help kids build skills to develop healthy relationships, respect differences, and build the social behaviors and confidence they need.
Building Resilience in Children and Families
Give children tools and coping skills to overcome both little and big challenges to help them learn and grow.
Family Bonding
Everyone benefits from spending quality time with family. With little ones, that usually involves plenty of play!
