10 Ways to Teach Kindness to Children
What’s inside this article: 10 resources (books, activities, printables) that teach children all about kindness – including kindness to others, kindness to themselves and kindness…
Guide: Teaching Kids Assertive vs Aggressive Communication
What’s inside this article: Tips for teaching children how to communicate assertively rather than aggressively. Explain the key differences between these communication styles and include…
Free Social Story About Social Distancing
I had to stop my four-year-old from running up and petting a neighbors dog yesterday – all in the name of social distancing. Social distancing…
Deep Breathing Exercises for Self-Regulation
What’s inside this article: The benefits of deep breathing exercises for children, including how they help with self-regulation. How to teach kids to do deep…
Emotion Wheel for Kids: Free Printable + How to Use It
What’s inside this article: A modified version of Plutchik’s Emotion Wheel that’s suitable for use with children. Includes step-by-step instructions, age-specific guidance, activities for using…
Playing CBT – Therapy Games that Teach Emotional Regulation
What’s inside this article: An overview of the components of emotional regulation and 15 games based on cognitive behavioral therapy (traditionally a talk-based therapy) to…
Tips for Improving Speech in Autistic Children
What’s inside this article: Some tips to help improve speech in autistic children. This is part of a 7 part communication skill series for parents….
Best Julia Cook Books for Social-Emotional Learning
What’s inside this article: A list of my favorite Julia Cook books for teaching social-emotional skills to children. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Julia…
Positive Affirmations for Kids
What’s inside this article: A huge list of positive affirmations for kids, the benefits of using them, and ideas for when and how to use…
Zones of Regulation Activities and Printables
What’s inside this article: Various Zones of Regulation activities and printable worksheets, which can be used by counselors, teachers, or parents, as supplemental activities for…
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