YOU are doing so much as a parent of a struggling teenager. This can be a very difficult time and it is essential that you take the time to refuel and care for your own body, mind and soul. Other parents who have been in your shoes describe feeling overwhelmed learning what their teenager is going through, navigating various health systems, trying to provide as much support as possible and continue to take care of other people in your family. This is not an easy time.
Mindfulness Activities
Breathing Exercises
Guided Breathing Exercise video
Hand Breathing Technique video
Hot Cocoa Breathing Technique video
Hand on Heart Breathing Technique video
Alternate Nostril Breathing Technique video
Guided Meditation/Grounding Techniques
5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Grounding Technique video
Classroom Meditation video
Clear Mind Overthinking Guided Meditation video
You Are Not Your Thoughts video
EFT Tapping, Start Your Day or EFT Tapping, What is It? and Example video
Guided Meditations - Lincoln Middle School (variety of videos/resources)
Relaxing Music
Relaxing Music with Nature Sounds
Relaxing Music with Beach Sounds
Marconi Union - Weightless (10hr Version)
Concentration/Focus
Mindfulness Activities to do with your child
Sensory Items Access
Fidget Pack 32 items or Fidget Pack 51 items (make sure to take out the items that make noises)
Sensory Rings (great for students who fidget or pick at their fingers)
Fidget Spinner Rings 6pc or Fidget Spinner Ringers Variety 16 pcs (recommend size 6 for smaller fingers and 8 for bigger, it needs to fit a student’s pointer finger)
Fidget Strips great for laptops and for students who pick at things constantly
Liquid Motion Bubble Timers 3 Pack
Reading/Conversation
Graphic Novels about Mental Health list
Mindful Talk cards
Self Care: Truth or Dare popsicle sticks
Watch Headspace Guide to Meditation | Netflix Official Site