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Emotional Well-being Resources For Families
Emotional well-being begins with understanding the roots of emotions and developing skills to process them effectively. Below is a selection of resources from Wellventions and other trusted sources to support families in helping their children navigate emotions.
Adults might learn a thing or two as well!
Wellventions Family Kits
The WellVentions Family Kits provide interactive, play-based tools designed to help families build emotional awareness, communication skills, and stronger connections through creative activities.
These kits are especially useful for fostering meaningful discussions about social-emotional topics in a fun, engaging way, supporting parents and children in building emotional literacy together!
Family Kits are available by request. If you want us to send you information on the kits, you can sign up below!👇
Here are a few previews of the topics they cover:
Apps/Online Resources
Apps:
Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame
An app from Sesame Street that helps children practice problem-solving and emotional regulation.
Mindful Powers
A mindfulness app designed for children to help them manage stress and emotions.
Smiling Mind
Offers guided mindfulness and meditation exercises for children and teens.
Mood Meter
An app that helps children and adults identify and label their emotions, created by the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence
Online Resources:
The Child Mind Institute
Offers articles, guides, and videos on children's mental health and emotional development.
Big Life Journal
Provides resources and printables to help children develop a growth mindset and emotional resilience.
Zero to Three
Focuses on early childhood development, including emotional and social skills.
Parenting Science
Offers research-based information on emotional development and parenting strategies.
Greater Good Science Center
Features articles and resources on fostering empathy, gratitude, and emotional well-being in children.
Books/Videos/Podcasts
Books:
“The Whole-Brain Child" by Dr. Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
Offers strategies to nurture a child's developing mind and emotional well-being.
"How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk" by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
A practical guide for improving communication with children, including emotional expression.
"Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child" by Dr. John Gottman
Provides insights and techniques for parents to teach their children emotional intelligence.
"The Explosive Child" by Dr. Ross W. Greene
Focuses on understanding and managing intense emotions in children.
"Permission to Feel" by Dr. Marc Brackett
Discusses the importance of emotional intelligence and how parents can foster it in their children.
Videos/Podcasts:
TED Talks on Parenting and Emotional Development
Engaging talks by experts on various aspects of emotional intelligence and child development.
"The PedsDocTalk Podcast"
A podcast by Dr. Mona Amin offers insights into children's emotional and mental health.
"Raising Good Humans" Podcast
Hosted by Dr. Aliza Pressman, this podcast discusses practical tips for raising emotionally intelligent children.
YouTube Channels
Channels like "Dr. Becky at Good Inside" and "Big Little Feelings" provide videos on managing children's emotions.
Other Resources to Consider
Parenting Workshops
Many community centers, schools, and online platforms offer workshops on emotional development and parenting.
Local Mental Health Services
Connecting with a child psychologist or counselor for personalized guidance and support.
Parenting Support Groups
Joining a local or online parenting group where experiences and advice on emotional development are shared.
School Counseling Services
Many schools offer counseling and resources to support children's emotional and social growth.
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