Family Resilience: Parents & Kids

Experiencing Divorce or Losing a Loved One: For Kids

*For parent resources, see Community Resources: Healthy Relationships or Grief & Loss

Talk it out with a parent, sibling, friend or trusted adult

Start a Journal: Write your thoughts, feelings, & things you're grateful for

Give a hug or show kindness to someone you love

Getting along with Parents & Siblings: For Kids

First, find calm. Don't begin trying to solve the problem until you are calm.

Next, talk with your parent or sibling about the problem. Share how you feel, and work together to think of solutions, just like you've learned at school!

How to Calm Down:

  1. Stop - Use your signal

  2. Name your feeling

  3. Breathe, count, use positive self-talk

Problem-Solving Steps:

  1. Say the problem

  2. Think of Solutions

  3. Explore Consequences

  4. Pick the best solution