Useful Apps

Smiling Mind - a free mindfulness meditation app for young people to help combat stress, improve focus and increase resilience.

My DPS (Digital Problem Solver) - allows users to identify their feelings by choosing from a selection of emotions. Once they have made a selection, the self-regulation process continues, as they then select a coping strategy.

Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame - an interactive app that helps build resilience in young children by teaching skills such as problem solving, self-control, planning, and task persistence.

Calm Kids - meditations and sleep stories to help our little people keep calm during stressful, and not so stressful, times

Dreamy Kid - uses the proven science of mindfulness to find calm and strength any time of the day.

Headspace for Kids - fun, engaging activities that teach children the basics of mindfulness. Practice breathing exercises, visualizations and even try some focus-based meditation.

Mindful Powers - a holistic approach to building social-emotional learning through the power of play.

Zones of Regulation - helps children gain skills in consciously regulating their behaviours to social and environmental demands.

Gratitude - rewire your brain by regularly practising awareness of the positive things in life.

The Worrinots - four friendly monsters who help your child deal with their worries. There is also a section where your child can read advice on coping with issues like anxiety