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Self-Care
Self-Care is a deliberate and conscious effort to take care of our emotional, mental and physical health and well-being. Self-Care is being kind to ourselves, our minds and our bodies. When we practice self-care, we do better in school, our relationships with others are healthier, and feelings of anxiety and depression are diminished.
Below you will find resources you can use at home to help teach this important skill to your child.
Resources for Young Children:
Information:
A Self-Care Checklist to do with your Kids
https://www.parents.com/kids/health/childrens-mental-health/self-care-checklist-for-kids/
Self-Care Tips for Kids
https://www.growingkids.com/child-care-goshen/self-care-tips-for-kids/
Activities:
8 Ways to Promote Kids Mental Health
https://healthypsych.com/self-care-for-kids-8-practical-ways-to-promote-your-childs-mental-health-on-a-daily-basis-2/
45 Self-Care Activities
https://www.popsugar.com/family/self-care-activities-list-for-kids-46849217
Videos:
5 Mindfulness Exercises for Kids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wsy2L9VvX90
Kids Meditation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56_8aK3cLEA
Resources for Adolescents:
Information:
How to Talk with your Teenager About Self-Care
https://courtneyharriscoaching.com/talking-to-teenagers-about-self-care/
11 Self-Care Tips for Teens
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/inside-out-outside-in/201912/11-self-care-tips-teens-and-young-adults
Activities:
12 Ways to Take Better Care of Yourself
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/click-here-happiness/201812/self-care-12-ways-take-better-care-yourself
80 Self-Care Activities for Teens
https://www.kiddiematters.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/85-self-care-activities-for-teens.jpg
Videos:
Self-Care and Parenting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bO2Hz_qBL8&feature=youtu.be
Yoga for Stress Relief
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiKJRoX_2uo&feature=youtu.be
3 Minute Breathing Mindful Meditation
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Emotional Regulation
Emotional Regulation is the way we handle big feelings like anger, disappointment and anxiety. Emotional Regulation (sometimes called self-regulation) is the ability to identify your feelings, and express them in a healthy and appropriate way. Emotional regulation does not mean getting rid of feelings, but rather being aware of them. Once we are aware of our emotions, we can take control in the way we express them. Below you will find resources you can use at home to better understand emotional regulation, and help teach this important skill to your child.
Resources for Young Children:
Information:
Emotional Regulation in Children
https://www.parentingforbrain.com/self-regulation-toddler-temper-tantrums/
Self-Regulation Overview
https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/child-learning-disabilities/sensory-processing-issues/trouble-with-self-regulation-what-you-need-to-know
When “big feelings” are a problem
https://keltymentalhealth.ca/emotional-regulation
Activities:
30 Activities and Games for Self-Regulation
https://theinspiredtreehouse.com/self-regulation/
8 Emotional Regulation Techniques
https://www.yoremikids.com/news/emotional-regulation-activities-for-kids
Videos:
Why do we Lose Control of Our Emotions?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bKuoH8CkFc
Inside Out-Guess the Feeling
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOkyKyVFnSs
Resources for Adolescents:
Information:
10 Emotional Tools Every Teen Needs to be Taught
https://lindastade.com/the-emotional-skills-every-teen-needs-to-be-taught/
Help Teens Learn to Control Emotions
https://parentandteen.com/self-regulation/
Activities:
Techniques for Teens to Cope with Emotions
https://psychcentral.com/blog/techniques-for-teens-how-to-cope-with-your-emotions/
How to Help Teens Manage their Emotions and Accept their Feelings
https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/how-to-help-teens-manage-their-emotions-and-accept-their-feelings-0705175
Emotional Intelligence Packet for Teens
https://www.ong.ohio.gov/frg/FRGresources/emotional_intellegence_13-18.pdf
Videos:
Emotional Regulation
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Coping Skills
Coping Skills are tools and techniques a person can use to help handle difficult emotions, decrease stress, and increase mental wellbeing. In short, coping skills are things we do, to change the way we feel. Coping Skills are very person specific. Something that helps one person to cope well, may have little effect on another. Often experimentation is needed to find coping skills that work for us. Below you will find resources you can use at home to help teach this important skill to your child.
Resources for Young Children:
Information:
Teaching Kids Coping Skills
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/569314869cadb61a0a196529/t/584f9e4de6f2e1c321b2b75d/1481612882275/Free+Starter+Coping+Skills+for+Kids+Printables.pdf
Developing Coping Skills-5 Ways to Help
https://www.understood.org/en/friends-feelings/common-challenges/self-control/developing-coping-skills-5-ways-to-help-kids-who-struggle-with-self-control
How to Teach Kids Coping Skills to Manage Big Feelings
https://copingskillsforkids.com/blog/how-to-teach-kids-coping-skills-for-dealing-with-big-feelings
Activities:
15 Coping Strategies for Kids
https://www.verywellfamily.com/coping-skills-for-kids-4586871
18 Coping Skill Activities
https://www.thehelpfulcounselor.com/18-coping-skills-strategies-for-children-and-teens/
Videos:
Belly Breathe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mZbzDOpylA&list=PLePaIinTbsBTNkl0fpWgId71NZPgr_FJT&index=3&t=0s
Thought Bubbles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUUq0HuSLS0&list=PLUN2FxlaMoWfrwhr_UyIJhj8ntDPR1WG0&index=7&t=0s
Resources for Adolescents:
Information:
5 Coping Skills Teens Need to Know
https://parentandteen.com/coping-skills/
Teaching Teens Strategies for Coping Wish Stress
http://familyaware.org/teaching-teens-and-yourself-strategies-for-coping-with-stress/
Activities:
30 Healthy Coping Skills for Teens
https://blogs.psychcentral.com/blog/2018/01/30-healthy-coping-skills-for-teens/
Coping Skills for Anger, Anxiety, and Depression
https://www.infinitemindcare.com/single-post/2016/12/18/A-List-of-Coping-Skills-for-Anger-Anxiety-and-Depression
Teach your Teenager Coping Skills for Wellbeing
https://parents.au.reachout.com/skills-to-build/wellbeing/things-to-try-coping-skills-and-resilience/teach-your-teenager-coping-skills-for-wellbeing
Videos:
A-Z of Coping Strategies
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Positive Self-Image
Self-Image is the mental picture we have of ourselves. It is the way we see our abilities, behavior, appearance and personality. When we have a positive self-image, we recognize and own our talents, abilities and potential, while being realistic about our shortcomings and limitations. A positive self-image focus’ on strengths and assets. It includes nurturing our self-esteem and having an accurate self-perception. When a person thinks positively about who they are, their talents, their life experiences and their abilities, they are more likely to understand themselves, have confidence, practice self-control, and achieve their goals. Below you will find resources you can use at home to help teach this important skill to your child.
Resources for Young Children:
Information:
Your Child’s Self-Esteem
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/self-esteem.html
10 Ways to Nurture Your Childs Self-Concept
https://calm4kids.org/10-ways-to-nurture-your-childs-self-concept/
How to Create a Healthy Self Image in Your Child
https://www.kidsfirstcommunity.com/create-healthy-self-image-children/
Activities:
7 Simple Activities to Boost Self-Esteem in Children
https://www.momjunction.com/articles/increase-self-esteem-in-your-child_00357511/
Simple Self-Esteem Activities for Kids
https://kids.lovetoknow.com/kids-activities/self-esteem-activities-kids
Videos:
Self-Esteem: How to Feel Awesome About Being You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6H0w03GJrQ
A Story about Confidence and Self-Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2RlHM8xfmM
Reflection In Me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9OOXCu5XMg&list=PLfNlzK1g-p91GxEC6IbxWbs7-GNP-zmbq&index=1
Resources for Adolescents:
Information:
What is Self-Concept?
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-self-concept-2795865
Fostering a Positive Self-Image
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/12942-fostering-a-positive-self-image
What is Self-Image, and How do we Improve it?
https://positivepsychology.com/self-image/#:~:text=%207%20Activities%20for%20Developing%20Self-Image%20in%20Preschoolers,Set%20Lofty%20Expectations.%20You%20can%20use...%20More%20
Teens, Body Image and Social Media
Activities:
12 Activities to Start Building Self-Esteem Today
https://psychcentral.com/lib/12-simple-activities-you-can-do-to-start-building-self-esteem-today/
18 Self-Esteem Activities for Teens and Adults
https://positivepsychology.com/self-esteem-worksheets/
Videos:
Social Media and Teenage Self-Esteem
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxolrIIWEMQ&list=PLfNlzK1g-p91GxEC6IbxWbs7-GNP-zmbq&index=6&t=0s
Dove Real Beauty Sketches
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Responsibility
Responsibility is the ability to be trusted to do what is right, and to accomplish the things that need to be done. Responsibility is being dependable. It’s doing what you are supposed to do. When a person is responsible, they are trustworthy and they honor their commitments. As students grow and transition into adulthood, responsibility is an important skill that will help them find success in life. Below you will find resources you can use at home to help teach this important skill to your child.
Resources for Young Children:
Information:
15 Tips to Raise a Responsible Child
https://www.ahaparenting.com/parenting-tools/character/responsibility
9 Tips for Teaching Kids Responsibility
https://www.care.com/c/stories/5219/9-tips-for-teaching-kids-responsibility/
Activities:
Games that Teach Responsibly
https://www.smartkidslaunchpad.com/activities?category=responsibility
5 Games to Teach Young Children Responsibility
https://www.petitjourney.com.au/petit-teaching-children-responsibility/
10 Simple Activities to Build Responsibility in Kids
https://growkidsminds.com/gkm003-teaching-responsibility/
Videos:
Making Tough Choices with Kid President
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdsCUExLE-Y&list=PL7EeixtohqKHiQ4OEkLtRD-LAH5itOts7&index=5&t=3s
Resources for Adolescents:
Information:
How to Teach your Teenager About Financial Responsibility
https://www.moneyprodigy.com/how-teach-teenager-financial-responsibility/
17 Skills to Teach Responsibility
https://www.lifehack.org/789917/teach-your-kids-responsibility
Activities:
Personal Responsibility Activities for Teens
https://howtoadult.com/write-teen-parent-contract-7563592.html
Chore List for Teens
https://www.verywellfamily.com/over-50-ideas-of-chores-for-teens-2609291
Videos:
Responsibility
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Self-Control
Self-Control is the ability to recognize feelings, thoughts and impulses, and act on them in appropriate and healthy ways. It is the ability to act the right way at the right time. Self-Control can be one of the most difficult skills for children (and adults) to master. It takes time and practice. Below you will find resources you can use at home to better understand self-control, and help teach this important skill to your child.
Resources for Young Children:
Information:
Self-Control: What it Means for Kids
https://www.understood.org/en/friends-feelings/common-challenges/self-control/self-control-what-it-means-for-kids?_ul=1*16p48gl*domain_userid*YW1wLXpEV0k3LWdBRFNUamZKcFJjTmRnUlE.
Helping Your Grade School Child Gain Self-Control
https://www.understood.org/en/friends-feelings/common-challenges/self-control/helping-your-grade-school-child-gain-self-control
Activities:
Games that Teach Self-Control
https://www.familyhconline.com/teach-children-self-control/
Breathing Exercises
https://copingskillsforkids.com/deep-breathing-exercises-for-kids
Managing Anger
https://copingskillsforkids.com/managing-anger
Videos:
Just Breathe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVA2N6tX2cg
Sesame Street: Self-Control
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0YDE8_jsHk
Resources for Adolescents:
Information:
Teaching Self-Control to Teens
https://www.boystown.org/parenting/article/Pages/teaching-self-control-to-teens.aspx
Helping your High School Child Gain Self-Control
https://www.understood.org/en/friends-feelings/common-challenges/self-control/helping-your-high-school-child-gain-self-control
Activities:
Breathing Exercises
https://www.6seconds.org/2018/08/12/three-breaths-for-lowering-your-cortisol-level/
Videos:
Helping Teens Learn Self-Control
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Organizational Skills
Organizational Skills are the skills a person needs to help them use their time, energy and mental capacity wisely. Organizational skills allow us to stay focused on different tasks, and help us to achieve our goals. Organizational skills are important to helping students be successful, but often do not come easily. Below you will find resources you can use at home to help teach this important skill to your child.
Resources for Young Children:
Information:
Help Your Child get Organized
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/child-organized.html
10 Tips for Helping Students with AHDH get Organized
https://www.verywellmind.com/adhd-and-organization-at-school-20810
Activities:
5 Games to Help Kids Learn How to Organize
https://sabrinasorganizing.com/5-games-to-help-kids-understand-how-to-organize/
5 Family Activities to Improve Organizational Skills
https://learningworksforkids.com/2013/09/5-fun-activities-to-improve-organization-skills/
Videos:
Bernstein Bears and the Messy Room
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMEcMMOVBKE&list=PLG5r6Le1OQyaPSETGuZKNmlfm_L31Kibb&index=2&t=0s
Resources for Adolescents:
Information:
How to Help your High School Student get Organized
https://www.verywellfamily.com/help-high-school-student-get-organized-3545335
How to Teach your High Schooler Organizational Skills
Activities:
Tools and Tips to get Your Teen Organized
Apps that Help with Organization
Videos:
Planning and Organizing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AKAuRby7n8
How to be Organized for School, College, or Life
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Prioritization
Prioritization is managing time well. When we prioritize effectively, we understand the importance of doing the things we NEED to do before the things we WANT to do. Prioritizing includes working hard, staying on task, and saying no to things we don’t have time for. Below you will find resources you can use at home to help teach this important skill to your child.
Resources for Young Children:
Information:
Teaching Your Kids Time Management
https://www.verywellfamily.com/how-to-teach-your-kids-time-management-skills-4126588
Teach Kids to Prioritize will Make Their Life Easier
https://www.moms.com/teaching-kids-to-prioritize-why/
Activities:
6 Easy Ways to Teach Time Management
https://flintobox.com/blog/child-development/teach-kids-time-management-skills
Top Time Management Apps
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/top-time-management-apps
Videos:
Put First Things First
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mNpceWM4js
Pokey and the Spelling Test
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5lq5wTafhw
Resources for Adolescents:
Information:
Help Children and Teens Learn to Prioritize their Lives
https://www.supportforstudentsgrowthcenter.com/help-children-teens-learn-prioritize-lives/
How to Teach Time Management Skills to Teens
https://www.verywellfamily.com/teaching-time-management-skills-to-teens-2608794
Activities:
7 Time Management Techniques for Teens
https://student-tutor.com/blog/time-management-techniques-for-teens/
Videos:
The Jar of Life-Put Important Things First
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Goal Setting
Goal Setting is the process of thinking about what you want to happen in your life, and making a plan for how to make it a reality. When we set goals for ourselves, we have a clear vision in mind and make a specific plan for how it can happen. Research has shown that SMART goals are important. SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-based. Setting SMART goals can help students achieve their dreams, and be in control of their future. Below you will find resources you can use at home to help teach this important skill to your child.
Resources for Young Children:
Information:
7 Steps for Teaching Kids how to Set Goals
https://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/style/how-to-teach-kids-perseverance-goal-setting/
Successful Goal Setting for Kids
https://www.melbournechildpsychology.com.au/blog/successful-goal-setting-for-children/
Activities:
7 Fun Goal Setting Activities
https://biglifejournal.com/blogs/blog/5-fun-goal-setting-activities-children
Goal Setting Activities
https://kidengage.com/blog/2019/01/fun-and-engaging-goal-setting-activities-for-children/
SMART Goal Worksheet
https://www.timvandevall.com/wp-content/uploads/smart-goals-template.pdf
Videos:
Goals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGd0gq5Fgjc
How to Write a SMART Goal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4IU-y9-J8Q
Resources for Adolescents:
Information:
Golden Rules for Goal Setting
https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newHTE_90.htm
Goal Setting for Teens
https://www.teensmartgoals.com/goal-setting-for-teens
Activities:
Goal Setting for High School Students (activities)
https://positivepsychology.com/goal-setting-students-kids/
SMART Goal Worksheet
https://www.timvandevall.com/wp-content/uploads/smart-goals-template.pdf
Videos:
Achieve More by Setting SMART Goals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA53yhiOe04
A Guide to Great Goal Setting
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