Resources for Adults


Children are always discovering new emotions and feelings, but they often come with anxiety or uncertainty. We made Hazel's rainbow to help kids navigate through their emotions on their own, but they still need supportive parents to guide them. Unfortunately, many parents don't know how to support their kids or how to respond to their actions. With these resources, we hope to educate parents on how to successfully lead their children in discovering their emotions throughout childhood. "The Child Mind Institute is an independent nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children struggling with mental health and learning disorders." It's a great resource for parents to learn about supportive child care. It covers everything from anxiety, behavior problems, depression, trauma, and more. Visit childmind.org/guides to learn parenting strategies.



Book Recommendations:

Here are some amazing children's books recommended by Caroline Thomas (LMSW), a therapist at Head and Heart Therapeutic Solutions. These books allow kids to feel positive about their bodies and experiences by "exploring emotions, empathy, and kindness." Find more detailed descriptions for each book over on What's On Our Shelves: Top 10 Social-Emotional Development Books for Kids.









Tips From Mason:

Hi! My name is Mason, and I love helping my friends find ways to deal with their emotions. Here are some activities and hobbies that my friends and I find both fun and useful:




























Activities

-make crafts
-color
-draw
-make a painting
-jump rope
-make an obstable course
-blowing bubbles
-listen to music
-dance
-write a story
-make a fairy garden
-make a scavenger hunt
-make friendship bracelets
-paint rocks
-play a board game
-sing a song
-play with pets
-hula hoop
-play catch
-go on a bike ride
-stretch
-build legos
-walk your dog
-do a puzzle
-roller skating

Hobbies

-play a sport
-learn an instrument
-gardening
-learn to cook
-learn how to draw or paint
-learn to sew
-writing stories
-writing music
-learn to crochet
-learn to knit
-reading
-singing
-do yoga
-learn how to ride a bike
-birdwatching
-journal
-cermaics
-photography
-start a collection of rocks, coins, or seashells
-learn calligraphy
-learn magic tricks

Coping Mechanisms

-counting to 10 and back
-slow breathing
-jumping jacks
-taking a walk
-blowing bubbles
-reading
-listening to music
-drawing
-coloring
-snuggle with stuffed animals
-squeeze a stress ball
-run in place
-do cartwheels or handstands
-bounce a ball
-go for a walk
-pick flowers
-tense and relax your muscles
-take a bath
-think of a happy memory

*may require parental supervision