Mental health for kids activities

Today’s world is filled with social media pressures and expectations, so developing a healthy self-esteem in our children is more important than ever. Positive self-image and self-confidence are key ingredients for mental health, resilience, and

Here are some great ideas from Big Life Journal if you are feeling strong emotions in public:

Practicing conscious breathing helps when you feel anxious and overwhelmed. A mindful breathing stick can help guide young kids develop breathing techniques.

Play is the language of children. Kids, and most adults, often do not respond well to "Well, just do it" when they are trying to incorporate a new skill or change something in their life. I love this craft activity because it not only builds positive self-talk for kids but teaches them how to build…

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The last post published was Coping Skills Reminder Signs, and towards the end, I realized that I did not have an extensive list published of coping skills… and I cannot believe I’ve gon…

Way back in March, Elizabeth Gilbert posted about this mindfulness exercise on her Instagram. I’ve returned to it again and again to stay grounded when things feel overwhelming (so, all the time). We also made a printable worksheet version for you. Sign up for our email newsletter for monthly freebies like this— the ne

I'm sharing 5 Mindfulness Activities for Kids. Now, more than ever is the time to teach them how to manage stress and emotions.