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We asked our staff members which mental health books are their favorite for children. Our Mental Health Books for Children includes their recommendations as well as facts on how reading can positively impact your child’s mental health and overall development.
This time of year, many people find themselves setting resolutions for different aspects of their lives, including goals related to improving their mental health. By following a few key strategies, you can increase your chances of success and make meaningful progress towards better mental health in this next year.
Personal boundaries are the limits we set in relationships to protect our wellbeing. Healthy boundaries allow us to say no while maintaining positive connections. They’re especially important during stressful times like the holidays, helping us care for ourselves while nurturing relationships.
Giving back to her community has always been a major factor in Gale’s life, but the question was how could she make the most meaningful impact? After experiencing a personal loss, her question was answered as she felt called to open her heart and home to foster care.
The end of the year can feel comforting and familiar, filled with traditions that connect us to the past. But it can also be easy to overlook the present when routines feel repetitive. Approaching each moment as new can help us stay present and more mindful.
Let someone know you are thinking of them with these printable cards centered around expressing gratitude. These will print with 2 cards on a sheet of paper that you can cut apart and fold.
A list of ideas for finding an item or a gesture to express gratitude to a loved one.
A list of activities to get you and your family started on naming what you are thankful for. You can get as creative as you want with these or keep it simple.
A fun example of the science behind gratitude, explaining why it’s important and how it impacts our brains and helps us build resilience.
Every person’s journey is different, especially when it comes to finding personal health and well-being. These holistic lessons below are helpful reminders when your mindset may be struggling, when you're having difficulty finding positive momentum forward, and needing to change your perspective.
When a child or teen acts out, our first reaction is often not empathy or curiosity about the underlying cause. Taking a step back to understand why the behavior is happening can lead to a faster, more compassionate, and less stressful response.
Labor Day may signal the end of summer for many, but there are still a few weeks of warm weather left. If seasonal transitions feel difficult, these practices can help you find gratitude and ease into fall and winter more peacefully.
Some days feel full of doom and gloom, others are full of light and humor. As soon as we get used to what we think will become the “norm,” he reminds us that there is still a lot that he is silently dealing with. I have yet to find “normal” as a foster parent.
Sending your college student back to school? Send them a care package that boosts mental health! Check out our shopping list for ideas.
Do you ever struggle finding activities to clear your mind or cheer yourself up? Download or print these activity ideas for reference when you are looking to change your mindset.
Often the fun activities in life get pushed to the bottom of the priority list. When this happens, I encourage caregivers to take a few minutes to complete the following activity adapted from the “Together Facing the Challenge” curriculum.
Over the years, I have noticed the increased worry, anxiousness, and what-if patterns among my loved ones when it comes to awaiting information from their healthcare provider. The reality is the degree of worrying we apply in our lives has never and will never impact the outcome—either for the better or worse.
Recommended Books about Foster Care and Adoption featuring books, workbooks, and resources for younger children and older children.
“Humans first, work second” is how I begin many meetings. I start with “How are you feeling?”—and often people need help naming emotions beyond “fine” or “good,” which is where a feelings wheel can be useful in check-ins.
With so many things competing for our attention these days, it is more important than ever to be intentional about nurturing your child’s wellbeing. Wellbeing consists of healthy physical, mental, cognitive, and social-emotional health and there are many ways to support it.
Managing stress takes work, but if done regularly, you will feel like the stress coming in your life is more manageable. The goal is not to eliminate stress, but to deal with it more effectively through small shifts in your thinking, actions, and behaviors.
Use this sheet as a self-check to track your day-to-day well-being habits. Pay attention to what went well and what can be improved for tomorrow. Look for trends in your week and find areas where you can develop healthy habits.
I am a foster parent. I love to learn, and I love putting new information into practice. I feel like I parent well. And yet on the toughest of days, there are times I wonder, “What are we doing? Are we even helping?” and, “What if nothing works?”
As a parent or caregiver, you anticipate and meet your child’s physical needs, such as hunger or tiredness, and are attuned to their mental and emotional needs. But how do you know when your child’s feelings won’t pass, and what meaningful actions can you take to help?
Resources provided through our website are informational in nature and not meant to take the place of consulting your physician, mental health professional, or other qualified health providers regarding your well-being or the well-being of others.
