15 Self-Care Books for Younger Kids
These are my favorite books to introduce kids to the concept of self-care and emotional wellbeing as a school-based mental health clinician. This list is focused on elementary school kids that are ages five to ten.
Family Gratitude Game
Infuse gratitude into the holidays with this FREE family game that you can play with things you already have at home!
20 Products You Need to Create the Ultimate Self-Care Toolkit
I wanted to share some of my favorite self-care products that have helped me and my clients for the past decade. You do not need all of these products for your toolkit, but perhaps you might add a few to things you already have at home. Also, calming toys do lose their luster after some time, so I hope this will help you refresh your own or your child’s self-care toolkit for the years to come.
Self-Care for the Senses Poster
In my job as a school-based mental health clinician I support families in coping with symptoms of anxiety. I created this self-care for the senses poster to help kids and parents come back to the present instead of focusing on the future. I hope these self-care ideas offer a soothing energy for your senses!
Despite Increasing Levels of Burnout, Parents Report They Feel Closer to Their Children
Parent Self-Care recently conducted a survey of 123 U.S. parents to understand how they are coping during the Coronavirus. This is the first in a series of posts that explores some uplifting news: Despite increased levels of parental burnout, the majority of parents feel their relationship has improved with their children as a result of sheltering in place.
