Movies for Emotional Development
Inside Out & Inside Out 2: A movie series that delves into different emotions and the basic functions of our brains
Turning Red: A coming-of-age animated movie about a 13-year-old girl's adventure of defiance and transition
Wonder: Addresses bullying, self-esteem, acceptance, and tolerance towards differences
TV Shows for Emotional Development
Arthur (Social-emotional skills, empathy, morality, perspective)
Super Monsters (Social-emotional skills, behavioral skills)
Bluey (Emotion regulation, problem-solving, learning to compromise, patience, and sharing)
Authors that focus on Emotional Development and Social Skills (You might be able to find these as read-aloud videos on YouTube!)
Julia Cook - self regulation, anxiety, impulse control, and social skills
Dawn Huebner - anxiety, anger, OCD, and negative thinking
Ninja Life Hacks by Mary Nihn - a series of books that focus on social skills, growth mindset, positive character traits, and emotion regulation
YouTube Links
Webinar: Helping Anxious Kids webinar (youtube.com)
Articles and Blog Posts
Special Topics | Parents Lead North Dakota
Social Emotional Learning ages 8-10 - MADDY. SET. GO! (maddysetgo.com)
Social Emotional Learning ages 11-13 - MADDY. SET. GO! (maddysetgo.com)