Resources

Links for books listed below are free through Arapahoe Library Network. This link will provide you with the information you will need to get your free library card.

Curated Library Lists on various topics:
Mindfulness for Families: Non fiction parenting books and picture books about mindfulness.

Mindfulness: Books to help children gain skills to manage feelings. Recommended for adults as well.

Social Emotional Development, Interpersonal Relations & Social skills

Big-Hearted Books: How to be a good sport

Building a classroom community, back to school, class rules, manners, team building

Take a Deep Breath: Yoga and Mindfulness; Take a moment to tune into yours with these picture books, music CDs, nonfiction and parenting books about yoga and mindfulness.

Mental Health Picture Books: This list helps to read about big emotions to aide your family member through the process of self-discovery.

Dealing with Feelings: Ways of affirmation, managing emotions in tough times.

And extensive directory of mindfulness book lists curated by community and library staff if you haven't found the right fit in the list above.

Common Sense Media: Great website full of resources for parents. This article specifically addresses how to talk to kids about difficult subjects.

Random Acts of Kindness: Find ways to be kind to your community and your environment through this list.

Choose Love for Home: Gives families a healthy way to grow together. Using neuro science and positive psychology, children and parents alike can learn to better understand themselves and each other. Free to register and view resources.

Project Helping: Volunteer as a family and help your community at home or in your community. Their mission is to improve mental wellness through accessible experiences that create purpose and connection.

The Imagine Neighborhood: A podcast where we use our imaginations to talk about the things that matter, with the people that matter most.

TedTalk: How to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children. Talk by Lael Stone

Below are educational series available free via the library from Kanopy.

Raising Emotionally and Socially Healthy Kids Series: As a parent, you can't make friends for your children, nor can you prevent them from ever feeling upset. But with the right guidance, you can support them in learning how to solve problems, cope with feelings, and build satisfying relationships. Gain a deeper understanding of your child's development and ways to address stumbling blocks with compassion.

Boosting Your Emotional Intelligence: In Boosting Your Emotional Intelligence, Dr. Jason Satterfield teaches how to identify, monitor, and regulate your own emotions - instead of letting your emotions run the show - and how to manage emotions in others. With the skills you learn from this exciting interactive course, you will be able to improve your emotional intelligence (EQ) now and throughout your life.