PARENT & CAREGIVER TOPICS
Emotions
Emotions
Tips and tools for handling outbursts of big feelings and for developing self-control.
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Talking to Stress - For Families (Mini Poster).pdfDe-escalation Tips
De-escalation Tips
This double-sided handout is about how to lower the temperature when your child is upset.
With a cool head, your child is more likely to hear you and learn from you.
Mood Meter
Mood Meter
The Mood Meter is a state-of-the-art tool designed for adults and children alike.
It helps people to label their moods ("name it to tame it"), and it also teaches strategies for moving your mood.
Calming Strategies
Calming Strategies
Closely linked to the Mood Meter—this is a menu of strategies and tools to help your child use them (videos, posters, etc.). These strategies work for children and adults!
RULER Family Tools
RULER Family Tools
RULER is a school program from Yale University, and it's where the Mood Meter was created. Download activity cards, handouts, and other resources!
Sources and Further Learning
Sources and Further Learning
What is emotional intelligence and how does it apply to the workplace? (Mental Health America)
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