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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
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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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Self-Efficacy
Self-Efficacy refers to a person’s feelings, beliefs and perceptions regarding their ability to be successful at something. In short, self-efficacy is self-confidence. Self-Efficacy goes hand in hand with having a growth mindset. When a person has a growth mindset, they believe that their brain is constantly growing and evolving. They believe that with practice, motivation and hard work they can succeed. With self-efficacy, we have confidence in our abilities, and know that we are capable of growing, changing and doing better. Below you will find resources you can use at home to help teach this important skill to your child.
Resources for Young Children:
Information:
Self-Efficacy: How to Foster in Children
https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=1964&language=English
How to Develop Self-Efficacy in Children
https://www.yourtherapysource.com/blog1/2018/05/21/how-to-help-develop-self-efficacy-in-children/
Activities:
25 Ways to Build a Childs Confidence
https://biglifejournal.com/blogs/blog/child-confidence
10 Activities to Build Confidence
https://www.naturespath.com/en-us/blog/10-activities-kids-help-build-confidence/
Videos:
Sesame Street Confidence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctNg0DgMa-o
Growth Mindset- The Truth About Your Brain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf8FX2sI3gU
Importance of Self Efficacy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VW5v6PQ5PEc
Sesame Street: Power of Yet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLeUvZvuvAs
Resources for Adolescents:
Information:
Building your Teens Self-Efficacy
https://www.mentalhelp.net/blogs/building-up-your-teen-s-self-efficacy-part-ii/
Self-Efficacy in Adolescents- A Helpful Guide
https://youaremom.com/parenting/self-efficacy-in-adolescents/
Activities:
6 Ways to Promote Self-Efficacy
https://edu.stemjobs.com/self-efficacy-yes-i-can/
Videos:
Importance of Self Efficacy
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Grit
Grit is the ability to show perseverance and passion for long-term goals. When you have grit, you have determination and motivation to keep going despite failures or difficulties. Having grit allows us to accomplish our goals, and to pick ourselves up and keep going when setbacks arise. Below you will find resources you can use at home to help teach this important skill to your child.
Resources for Young Children:
Information:
How and Why to Teach Kids to Have Grit
https://www.verywellfamily.com/how-parents-can-teach-kids-grit-4126106
Grit: What it is, Why Kids Need it, How You can Foster it
https://afineparent.com/building-character/what-is-grit.html
How to Raise a Kid with Grit
https://www.scholastic.com/parents/family-life/social-emotional-learning/social-skills-for-kids/power-defeat-how-to-raise-kid-grit.html
Activities:
9 Activities to Teach Grit
https://biglifejournal.com/blogs/blog/activities-grit-resilience-children
Videos:
Kid President Pep talk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-gQLqv9f4o&list=PL4Fgbxj8w1xc_y2BN_TsL13y3RDSEUOhw&index=1
What does Grit Look Like?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNmvWd40TiI
Raising an Olympian
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=420p7kb0Y78&list=PLwBheMYfFQzFku2oWqOPGCkecgb_wRUyK&index=2&t=7s
Resources for Adolescents:
Information:
5 Plus Ways to Develop Grit
https://positivepsychology.com/5-ways-develop-grit-resilience/
Why Teens Should Start Developing Grit
https://yourteenmag.com/family-life/communication/grit-teenagers
Activities:
Character Lab
https://characterlab.org/playbooks/grit/
Videos:
GRIT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWctLEdIgi4
Grit: The Power and Passion of Perseverance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H14bBuluwB8
The Power of Grit
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