Activities

Setting a Routine for Success at School - PBS Kids - Tactics that parents can use to help their kids leave the house feeling healthy, confident and energized.

PBS Kids for Parents - Social Skills - Young children are social from the start of life. They observe how people interact with them. They pay close attention to facial expressions and tone of voice. And they develop appropriate behavior based on what they see. Choose an age to discover what social skills your child will learn this year.  Links for developmental expectations for ages 2 - 8 with play activities, recommended articles to read, and PBS kids shows to watch. 

PBS Kids for Parents - Emotions & Self Awareness - We all have feelings! When kids develop a strong emotional toolkit, they are better able to handle the ups and downs of life. As parents, we can help children name their feelings, understand them and develop strategies for expressing them in healthy ways. Links for developmental expectations for ages 2 - 8 with play activities, recommended articles to read, and PBS kids shows to watch.

The Science of Well-Being - A Free Online Course Offered by Yale - A free online course designed to increase your own happiness and build more productive habits. As preparation for these tasks, Professor Laurie Santos reveals misconceptions about happiness, annoying features of the mind that lead us to think the way we do, and the research that can help us change. You will ultimately be prepared to successfully incorporate a specific wellness activity into your life.

Apps

• Buddhify
• Calm
• Clear Fear
• Headspace
• Insight Timer
• Sattva Meditations and Mantras

Articles

Mindfulness for Children and Youth - BC Children's Hospital

Managing Stress - BC Children's Hospital

Books

Raising Mentally Strong Kids - How to Combine the Power of Neuroscience with Love and Logic to Grow Confident, Kind, Responsible, and Resilient Children and Young Adults

The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About

The How of Happiness: A New Approach to Getting the Life You Want

Authentic Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment

Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness