Kids
Cinco de Mayo Take & Make!
Come and grab this cute Cinco de Mayo Maraca Take & Make -- while supplies last!
Baggie Butterfly Take & Make!
Come and grab this cute Butterfly Take & Make -- while supplies last!
April is National Stress Awareness Month
April is National Stress Awareness Month, and just thinking about that kind of… stresses us out! Browse below for some great resources for kids and families on stress management, mindfulness, and other strategies for keeping the stress monster at bay.
It's OK: Being Kind to Yourself When Things Feel Hard
Just like a good friend, being kind to yourself can help you feel better even when things are the hardest! Children can practice along with this story that teaches them how to be self-compassionate with proven skills to support resiliency and emotional wellbeing.
How to Handle Stress for Middle School Success
Middle grade kids learn about stress and anxiety, how it manifests physiologically and cognitively, and how to keep balance and cope with stress.
Shrink Your Stress: How to Keep Calm
Anna is stressed and doesn't know how she will juggle her schoolwork and soccer in this illustrated story where readers will discover, alongside Anna, how to balance tasks and fight stress.
Mindfulness for Kids Who Worry
Mindfulness means paying attention to what's happening in your body, your head, and your environment. Learning the fun mindfulness skills in this book gives you the power to tackle stress and anxiety.
Breathe and Be
Mindfulness teaches us how to stay calm, soothe our emotions, and appreciate the world around us. Whether we're watching tiny colored fish darting in the water or exploring the leaves, branches, and roots of a towering tree, the thoughtful words and the lovely art of Breathe and Be remind us how much joy we can find by simply living with awareness and inner peace.
I Use Meditation to Cope
Meditation is an ancient practice that people of all ages can use today. This book introduces young readers to simple and powerful meditation practices. Readers will learn how to cope through learning visualization, focusing on a simple mantra, and gaining awareness of their thoughts and feelings. Age-appropriate text will give readers the tools they need to sit through simple meditations, while calming pictures and fun fact boxes connect them to their new coping skill.