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
